Ericsson and MIT enter into collaboration agreements to research next generation of mobile networks

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Ericsson and MIT announced a collaboration on two research projects aimed at developing next-generation mobile networks powered by AI and neuromorphic computing. The projects focus on cognitive networks to enhance data-driven operations and energy-efficient designs for connected devices that can harvest energy from radio signals. This partnership seeks to enable ultra-fast, low-latency mobile networks and support the growing Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem. The research aims to tackle significant technical challenges in connecting trillions of sensors and devices with greater efficiency.

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• Collaboration with MIT enhances research capabilities in 5G and future mobile networks.
• Focus on cognitive networks may lead to significant operational efficiencies.
• Research on energy-efficient designs for connected devices could reduce costs and improve functionality.

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PLANO, Texas, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As we enter a new age for electronics powered by 5G and eventually 6G, MIT and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) are collaborating on two research projects that seek to help build a new network infrastructure needed to empower the truly revolutionary use cases the next generation of mobile networks will bring.

The new mobile network generations bring ultra-fast speed, low latency, and superb reliability to the end user. However large, feature rich networks are complex structures to manage for network operators. Ericsson is working to research cognitive networks, which rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to enable a secure, highly automized, data-driven network operation. To improve the compute power, speed and energy efficiency of cognitive networks, Ericsson Research and the MIT Materials Research Laboratory are collaborating to research new designs in lithionic chips enabling neuromorphic computing, offering exponentially more energy efficient AI processing. This could enable fully cognitive networks with reduced operation complexity and energy consumption compared to today.

In addition to research on lithionics, Ericsson and the MIT Research Laboratory of Electronics (RLE) are collaborating on research of mobile networks that connect trillions of sensors and other "zero-energy" devices around us. Powering these devices in a cost-efficient way, possibly directly via a radio signal, is a significant technology challenge.  The research by Ericsson and MIT RLE may show how devices can harvest energy from radio signals and other sources, as well as how systems can be designed to utilize this low power to accomplish simple tasks, including how a mobile network may be designed to connect and control these devices.

"As energy-efficient connected devices take the next leap forward, we are thrilled to be collaborating with Ericsson to tackle the key technical challenges," said Anantha P. Chandrakasan, Dean of MIT's School of Engineering. "By combining our knowledge with Ericsson's expertise in mobile technology, we aim to develop hardware that will power exciting new AI applications on the edge, and take significant strides in the next generation of mobile networks."

"5G is leading to a fully-realized IoT and bringing us closer to a truly connected world," said Magnus Frodigh, Head of Ericsson Research. "Massive amounts of tiny IoT devices and AI-driven, cognitive networks are two drivers of the next leap forward.  Working with the brilliant teams at MIT, we hope to develop the hardware that will make that possible."

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FAQ

What is the focus of the Ericsson and MIT collaboration?

The collaboration focuses on researching cognitive networks and energy-efficient designs for connected devices.

When was the Ericsson and MIT collaboration announced?

The announcement was made on July 8, 2021.

How could the collaboration impact future mobile networks?

The collaboration aims to develop technologies that enable ultra-fast, low-latency mobile networks, enhancing the Internet of Things (IoT).

What are cognitive networks?

Cognitive networks utilize AI to automate and improve data-driven operations for network management.

What advancements are expected from the neuromorphic computing research?

The research aims to create lithionic chips that enhance AI processing efficiency and reduce energy consumption.