{"id":963,"date":"2025-06-24T19:23:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T19:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/?page_id=963"},"modified":"2025-06-25T20:19:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T20:19:33","slug":"russia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/160\/vision\/partner-insights\/russia\/","title":{"rendered":"ITU160 Partner submission: Russian Federation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our increasingly virtual world<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Alexey Borodin, Ammar Muthanna, Artem Volkov, Andrey Koucheryavy, Executive Committee for Communications, Regional Commonwealth, The Bonch-Bruevich St. Petersburg State University of Telecommunications, Russian Federation<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n The near future may resemble a scene from Star Wars. Holographs, digital avatars, robot avatars, flying networks and swarm intelligence are on the rise, thanks to Integrated IMT-2030 networks.\u00a0

These networks, powered by innovative technologies and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), promise to transform communication with immersive, user-centric experiences, bridging the physical and virtual worlds in unprecedented ways.\u00a0

Telepresence suits (a human-robot interface technology) is a key research trend in metaverse development. The 5G\/IMT-2020 concept includes Massive Communication; Immersive Communication; and Hyper-Reliable & Low-Latency Communication (HRLLC).\u00a0\u00a0

ITU-R Recommendation M.2160-0 expanded these on IMT-2030 to include three more categories: AI and communication, ubiquitous connectivity, and integrated sensing and communication, which can support next-generation services and technologies (see figure on the right).\u00a0 <\/p>\n

\n Digital avatars in the metaverse\u00a0 <\/h3>\n

\n Multimedia and human-centred communications, facilitated by IMT-2030, are expected to profoundly integrate physical and virtual worlds, with the metaverse as a platform. Mirror worlds are now being applied virtually and digital avatar technologies are replicating physical environments with remarkable accuracy.\u00a0\u00a0

They require cutting-edge tools for virtual mapping, modelling, geospatial analysis, and systems capable of tracking user interactions and histories. Personalized digital avatars offer users exciting virtual experiences.\u00a0 <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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\n Holographic technologies <\/h3>\n

\n Growing demand for telepresence services has led to a new ITU Standardization Sector-defined metaverse, along with multiverse technologies that will dominate future communication networks and systems. Researchers are gaining interest in this area, which is just getting underway. In our laboratory, <\/strong>MeganetLab 6G, we are developing:\u00a0 <\/p>\n

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  • HoloLink. <\/strong>A platform supporting multiple devices, including holographic terminals, XR-devices, Holotar, and telepresence suits, with innovative methods to minimize network traffic volume. <\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  • Holotar. <\/strong>An advanced holographic avatar system utilizing a holographic robot. <\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  • KOLD Suit.<\/strong> A tool for motion capture, tactile feedback, and kinesthetic data transmission, part of the \u201cResearch on Ultra-Low Latency and Ultra-High Density Network Technologies Based on AI for 6G Networks\u201d project. <\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  • HoloFriend.<\/strong> A personal satellite companion enhancing professional and personal interactions within holographic societies. <\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n
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    \n Challenges <\/h3>\n

    \n We won\u2019t be meeting those avatars and holograms on the streets just yet. The technical road ahead includes:\u00a0 <\/p>\n

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    • Interoperability among a wide array of devices and technologies <\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    • Incorporating AI, XR, and robotics into communication ecosystems  <\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    • Enhancing user personalization and avatar functionality  <\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    • Enabling multisensory telepresence, and interactive holographic environments  <\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>

      \n Artificial Intelligence in IMT-2030 and metaverse\u00a0\u00a0 <\/h3>\n

      \n AI enables pre-standardization processes, which is a natural progression from autonomous network concepts in IMT-2020. The ITU-T Focus Group on Autonomous Networks, part of Study Group 13, explored this first.\u00a0

      Currently, numerous ITU-T recommendations and frameworks focus on integrating AI into communication networks to achieve network autonomy.\u00a0\u00a0

      The continuity between IMT-2020 and IMT-2030 makes the work on autonomous networks a rational progression in the evolution of 6G\/IMT-2030 networks. Autonomous networks will be a specialized part of the IMT-2030 framework, using AI for scalability, efficiency, and user experience.\u00a0
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      Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of ITU or imply endorsement.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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