A Review on Cyber-Twin in Sixth Generation Wireless Networks: Architecture, Research Challenges & Issues

The concept of Cyber-twin (CT) in Sixth-Generation (6G) wireless technology represents a transformative leap in the realm of telecommunication, integrating advanced Artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies to enhance network performance and user experience. Cyber-twin establishes a digi...

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Published in:Wireless personal communications 2024-10, Vol.138 (3), p.1815-1865
Main Authors: Nivetha, A., Preetha, K. S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
6G mobile communication
Artificial intelligence
Brief Report
Broadband
Communication
Communications Engineering
Communications systems
Computer Communication Networks
Customer services
Digital twins
Edge computing
Engineering
Literature reviews
Mobile computing
Network latency
Networks
Predictive maintenance
Signal,Image and Speech Processing
User experience
Virtual reality
Wireless communications
Wireless networks
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Summary:The concept of Cyber-twin (CT) in Sixth-Generation (6G) wireless technology represents a transformative leap in the realm of telecommunication, integrating advanced Artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies to enhance network performance and user experience. Cyber-twin establishes a digital representation of the ends in virtual cyberspaces in the edge cloud and can deliver the functions of communication assist, behavior logger, and digital asset functions. Cyber-twins are used to provide product-supplementary services for a customer and thus expand the range of services. Operations are carried out in the cyber-twin to obtain insights about the behavior of the physical twin both currently as well as in the future. In the context of 6G, cyber-twin facilitates ultra-reliable low-latency communication, massive machine-type communication, and enhanced mobile broadband. They leverage edge computing, AI-driven analytics, and blockchain for secure, efficient, and autonomous network operations. This innovative approach promises significant advancements in personalized services, predictive maintenance, and smart connectivity, driving the future of seamless and intelligent wireless communication. This article provides a comprehensive and up-to-date review of cyber-twin in 6G communication via a systematic literature survey from 2019 to 2024, 50 articles were identified. A complete survey of the implementation of Cyber-twin in 6G communication systems, use cases, application areas, open challenges, and future directions were summarized.
ISSN:0929-6212
1572-834X
DOI:10.1007/s11277-024-11577-3