Industry Panel “AI-Native Robotics: Catalysing the Evolution of 6G Telecom Networks” – IEEE ICC 2026

As part of the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2026, one6G-endorsed Industry Panel-06 (IP-06) will explore the transformative intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and next-generation telecommunications.

The panel, titled “AI-Native Robotics: Catalysing the Evolution of 6G Telecom Networks,” moves beyond high-level vision to focus on the practical, user-centric outcomes that matter to industries and operators today. Rather than discussing technology in isolation, the session centers on how factories, logistics hubs, hospitals, and smart cities can achieve measurable gains—such as reduced integration complexity, lower total cost of ownership, and safer human-robot collaboration.

Building on a series of high-level discussions from previous IEEE events (PIMRC, GLOBECOM, and earlier ICC editions), this session serves as a critical follow-up. It shifts the focus toward deployment experiences, architectural patterns, and business models that ensure a smooth pathway to 6G without stranding existing 5G investments.

Key Discussion Pillars:

• User-Centric Outcomes: Simplification, autonomy, and seamless interoperability across mixed-vendor fleets.
• AI-Native Control Loops: Tightly coupling robots and networks through integrated sensing and communication (ISAC).
• Semantic & Task-Oriented Communication: Moving from data delivery to intent-based automation.
• Edge-Cloud Orchestration: Delivering assured KPIs for safety-critical tasks and continuous service assurance.
• Coexistence & Evolution: Validating 6G roadmaps against current 5G pilots and trials.

Organizers & Speakers:

• Organizer: Dr. Mona Ghassemian (Huawei)
• Moderator: Dr. Richard Stirling-Gallacher (Huawei)
• Panelists:
  • Dr. Basak Yuksel, Amazon, UK
  • Prof. Enrico Natalizio, Technology Innovation Institute, UAE
  • Dr. Adnan Aijaz, Toshiba, UK
  • Dr. Arnaud Bouttier, Mitsubishi Electric R&D Centre Europe, France
  • Dr. Mehmet Basaran, one6G Vice-Chair, TURKCELL, Turkey

one6G Participation

This panel is officially endorsed by the one6G Association, reflecting our commitment to the integration of vertical industries into the 6G ecosystem.

The session aligns with one6G’s mission to define the future of “robotics-aware networks.” By bringing together leaders from robotics, research labs, and Tier-1 operators, the panel mirrors the collaborative environment one6G fosters among its members. The insights shared here will contribute to the ongoing efforts of one6G Working Groups in refining a common roadmap that links research, global standardization, and eventual commercial deployment.

For more details on the panel and the full conference program, visit the ICC website https://icc2026.ieee-icc.org/industry-panels#ipa06.