On March 11, 2026, a groundbreaking test unfolded at Nanjing's Zijin Mountain Laboratory. In this experiment, a ping-pong ball bounced continuously on a moving "paddle," all under the precise control of a real-time wireless network. The ball traced a flawless circular path with a reliability rate surpassing 99.99%. This achievement vividly showcased the "cognitive" and "decision-making" prowess of 6G, the sixth generation of mobile communication technology. 6G represents a revolutionary leap in mobile information networks, seamlessly integrating communication, sensing, computing, AI, big data, and security. It achieves comprehensive three-dimensional coverage across the air, space, land, and sea. Compared to 5G, 6G boasts a transmission rate that is over tenfold faster, with peak rates soaring beyond 1Gbps. Its technological advancements are manifold. 6G introduces "cell-free" networking technology, constructs a three-tier network architecture system encompassing the "core network—edge network—peripheral network," and enables a "direct mobile-to-satellite" communication mode. Looking ahead, 6G is poised to propel the digital economy into an era of intelligent transformation. It will unlock boundless imaginative possibilities for AI applications in fields such as intelligent manufacturing and smart transportation.
