UNITY-6G Use Cases - UNITY-6G

UNITY-6G Use Cases

Pioneering Next-Generation Connectivity Through Real-World Innovation

UNITY-6G has defined four strategic use cases to meet its ambitious vision for the future of communication infrastructure. Together, these use cases demonstrate how advanced 6G technologies can address critical societal needs, enable new industrial capabilities, and deliver resilient, intelligent, and sustainable networks.

Each use case explores a key challenge area where 6G innovation can have transformative impact—ranging from emergency response to industrial automation. They serve not only as guiding scenarios for research and development within the UNITY-6G consortium, but also as concrete illustrations of how 6G will shape the world of tomorrow.

Use Case 1

Sustainable Networks for Disaster Handling

As climate-related and natural disasters become more frequent, maintaining reliable communication during emergencies is more essential than ever. This use case focuses on creating resilient, energy-efficient 6G network solutions capable of supporting critical operations, such as rescue coordination and situational awareness, even under extreme conditions like earthquakes and floods.

Use Case 2

Real-Time Holographic Communication

Next-generation industrial collaboration will rely on seamless, real-time extended reality. This use case enables multi-user XR/holographic communication powered by an intelligent, semantic-aware 6G network. Using the Hololight Space XR platform, it demonstrates how immersive interaction can enhance productivity, training, and decision-making in demanding industrial environments.

Use Case 3

Digital Twin for Integrated 6G Network Evaluation

Operating future networks will require unprecedented coordination across terrestrial, transport, satellite, non-public network (NPN), and edge-cloud infrastructures. This use case develops a digital twin framework to model, evaluate, and optimize such heterogeneous 6G environments. It enables advanced testing, monitoring, and orchestration of complex network scenarios in a virtual yet realistic setting.

Use Case 4

Multi-RAT O-RAN NPN for Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 demands deterministic, ultra-reliable, and low-latency communication to support advanced automation. This use case explores how a multi-radio access technology, O-RAN-enabled non-public network can deliver the performance required for time-sensitive industrial processes. It showcases 6G’s potential to empower safe, flexible, and efficient smart factory operations.