New microchip technology is being used to accelerate the rollout of 6G, which scientists say could revolutionise every aspect of human life.
Researchers at the University of Bristol have achieved a breakthrough in semiconductor technology, now being used to speed up the development of 6G.
Self-driving cars that eliminate traffic jams and instant healthcare diagnoses from home are just a few examples made more feasible by this new research.
Co-lead author Martin Kuball, professor of physics at the university, said: "Within the next decade, previously almost unimaginable technologies to transform a wide range of human experiences could be widely available."
The futuristic concepts rely on the ability to communicate and transfer vast volumes of data much faster than existing networks. So physicists have developed a way to accelerate the high radio frequency performance.
Semiconductors, also sometimes referred to as microchips or integrated circuits, are made from tiny fragments of raw materials, such as silicon.
They are used in devices such as smartphones and laptops, as well as in vehicles with electronic control systems, remote car keys and sensors.
