ABSTRACT

The journey towards tangible sustainability outcomes necessitates a fusion of technological advancements with strategic experimentation in the field. Within this scope, 6G-VERSUS emerges as a pioneering initiative, leveraging cutting-edge 6G research facilities across Europe to explore the frontiers of sustainable technology. Through meticulously designed trials and pilots, the 6G-VERSUS project addresses pressing challenges in five environmentally conscious vertical industries. The project introduces a novel methodology, transforming existing use cases into 6G applications, comprising Vertical App (V-App), Network App (N-App), and AI-assisted App (AI-App). This triadic structure optimizes the data and control planes of 6G systems, facilitating seamless information flow and decision-making processes. With the support of six 6G platforms spanning across Europe, 6G-VERSUS aims to demonstrate the profound sustainable, economic and societal impact of 6G technology, propelling towards a more sustainable and prosperous society. This paper presents the overall outline of the project and preliminary work conducted during the first six months since its launch.

Keywords: Search & Rescue, crisis management, field communications, 6G, AI-enabled applications.