6G Digital Twin för situationsmedveten digital infrastruktur för motståndskraftiga och effektiva transportsystem (6GDiTS)

Research Project, 2027 – 2028

This project brings together three critical research areas for urban transport: 6G intelligent wireless communications, Digital Twin (DT) technology, and visualization for urban design making. The vision
aligns with the goals of sustainable, safe, efficient and resilient transport systems by addressing challenges in traffic efficiency, safety, and intelligent urban mobility.

The objective is to enhance situational awareness, optimize real-time decision-making for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), and improve urban planning through DT-assisted 6G communication
strategies focusing on road intersections.

Focusing on the integration of distributed MIMO (D-MIMO), integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) assisted 6G and DT in vehicular communication networks, the project will develop a DT-based sandbox testing environment for radio and urban infrastructure; DT-assisted proactive wireless communications for resilient and efficient transport system; and a visualization and decision support system. The project will demonstrate the effectiveness of proactive communication algorithms using
DT-based modeling and real-time traffic monitoring.

The 6GDiTS project uses the expertise from E2, ACE, and MV departments at Chalmers combining their strengths in communication systems, DT platform development, and background in urban DT applications respectively. The research will benefit urban planners, telecom operators, and transport coordinators by providing an adaptable framework for future urban mobility solutions. To the best of our knowledge, this is at the forefront research on converging 6G, DT, and urban vehicular networks in a multidisciplinary research framework.