6G for Industry 5.0 and Smart CPS: A Journey from Challenging Hindrance to Opportunistic Future

Abstract

Revolution in hardware technology immensely enforced the up-gradation of modern communication networks. The inclusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) trigger a massive paradigm shift in industrial automation. As a result, two key complementary technologies are evolving now. They are 6G or 6th generation of wireless communication networks and Industry 5.0 or the 5th Industry insurrection. One drives the latter as far as their wide application area is concerned. The reliability and trust parameters are effectively improved with technology reformations. Smart Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) are the beneficiary domain of the same. Remote connectivity, enabling smart villages, digital sensing, industrial internet, deep space communication, holographic 3D printing, high-precision manufacturing, asset tracking, quantum computation, logistic supply chains, remote e- healthcare, intelligent and autonomous vehicles, global ground monitoring, immersive interactive experiences like augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR), UAV communication, deepsea communication, etc., are technologies which will reshape the livelihood of the world’s population by combining the 6G with Industry 5.0. 6G along with the 5th Industry revolution are expected to hit the market by the end of 2030. Understanding the fundamental concepts of 6G, industry automation, and their interrelation is extremely necessary. So, our motivation is to provide a base to advance level guidance to young readers, researchers, professionals, or even common learners through a thorough road map. This work explains the open research areas and also points out the broad research scopes.