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6G-IoT Framework for Sustainable Smart City: Vision and Challenges

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Currently, the Internet of Things (IoT) is a highly effective and realistic wireless communication system concept. In this chapter, we have explored the vision of sixth-generation (6G)- IoT-enabled communication networks for sustainable smart cities, along with their intelligent framework. The proposed framework comprises real-time sensing, computing, and communication systems. Furthermore, we have emphasized the architecture and requirements of the 6G-IoT network to meet the growing demand for a sustainable smart city. Additionally, we describe emerging technologies for 6G, including artificial intelligence/machine learning, spectrum bands, sensing networks, extreme connectivity, new network architectures, security, and trust. These technologies enable the development of 6G-IoT network architectures that ensure the quality of service (QoS)/quality of experience (QoE) necessary to support a massive number of devices. Moreover, we have highlighted potential challenges and research directions for future 6G-IoT wireless communication research in the context of sustainable smart cities.

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Mishra, P., Singh, G. (2023). 6G-IoT Framework for Sustainable Smart City: Vision and Challenges. In: Sustainable Smart Cities. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33354-5_5

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