In recent years,the exponential proliferation of smart devices with their intelligent applications poses severe challenges on conventional cellular networks.Such challenges can be potentially overcome by integrating c...In recent years,the exponential proliferation of smart devices with their intelligent applications poses severe challenges on conventional cellular networks.Such challenges can be potentially overcome by integrating communication,computing,caching,and control(i4C)technologies.In this survey,we first give a snapshot of different aspects of the i4C,comprising background,motivation,leading technological enablers,potential applications,and use cases.Next,we describe different models of communication,computing,caching,and control(4C)to lay the foundation of the integration approach.We review current stateof-the-art research efforts related to the i4C,focusing on recent trends of both conventional and artificial intelligence(AI)-based integration approaches.We also highlight the need for intelligence in resources integration.Then,we discuss the integration of sensing and communication(ISAC)and classify the integration approaches into various classes.Finally,we propose open challenges and present future research directions for beyond 5G networks,such as 6G.展开更多
The Airborne Maneuvering Network(AMN)is a novel network architecture that enables flexible deployment across wide areas and provides real-time cross-domain transmission services.Under concurrent and diversified servic...The Airborne Maneuvering Network(AMN)is a novel network architecture that enables flexible deployment across wide areas and provides real-time cross-domain transmission services.Under concurrent and diversified service demands,AMN operating in isolation faces significant challenges in guaranteeing end-to-end transmission reliability.This has prompted the deep integration of AMN with terrestrial and satellite networks to form heterogeneous networks,which has become a crucial trend in improving the continuity and reliability of AMN services.However,network heterogeneity,dynamic resource distribution,and the absence of a unified reliable transmission mechanism impose severe challenges on multi-domain cooperative scheduling and differentiated-service adaptation.This paper serves as a reference for global scholars engaged in thorough research on heterogeneous integrated AMN.It outlines the fundamental characteristics of AMN,reviews recent advances and challenges in communication-sensing-computation coordination,unified control adaptation,and service reliability assurance,and discusses design concepts and future evolution paths for heterogeneous integrated AMN architectures.展开更多
Recently,unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)-aided free-space optical(FSO)communication has attracted widespread attentions.However,most of the existing research focuses on communication performance only.The authors investig...Recently,unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)-aided free-space optical(FSO)communication has attracted widespread attentions.However,most of the existing research focuses on communication performance only.The authors investigate the integrated scheduling of communication,sensing,and control for UAV-aided FSO communication systems.Initially,a sensing-control model is established via the control theory.Moreover,an FSO communication channel model is established by considering the effects of atmospheric loss,atmospheric turbulence,geometrical loss,and angle-of-arrival fluctuation.Then,the relationship between the motion control of the UAV and radial displacement is obtained to link the control aspect and communication aspect.Assuming that the base station has instantaneous channel state information(CSI)or statistical CSI,the thresholds of the sensing-control pattern activation are designed,respectively.Finally,an integrated scheduling scheme for performing communication,sensing,and control is proposed.Numerical results indicate that,compared with conventional time-triggered scheme,the proposed integrated scheduling scheme obtains comparable communication and control performance,but reduces the sensing consumed power by 52.46%.展开更多
Intelligent Transportation Systems(ITS)leverage Integrated Sensing and Communications(ISAC)to enhance data exchange between vehicles and infrastructure in the Internet of Vehicles(IoV).This integration inevitably incr...Intelligent Transportation Systems(ITS)leverage Integrated Sensing and Communications(ISAC)to enhance data exchange between vehicles and infrastructure in the Internet of Vehicles(IoV).This integration inevitably increases computing demands,risking real-time system stability.Vehicle Edge Computing(VEC)addresses this by offloading tasks to Road Side Units(RSUs),ensuring timely services.Our previous work,the FLSimCo algorithm,which uses local resources for federated Self-Supervised Learning(SSL),has a limitation:vehicles often can’t complete all iteration tasks.Our improved algorithm offloads partial tasks to RSUs and optimizes energy consumption by adjusting transmission power,CPU frequency,and task assignment ratios,balancing local and RSU-based training.Meanwhile,setting an offloading threshold further prevents inefficiencies.Simulation results show that the enhanced algorithm reduces energy consumption and improves offloading efficiency and accuracy of federated SSL.展开更多
A mobile satellite communication system(MSCS)is a device installed on a moving carrier for mobile satellite communication.It can eliminate disturbance and maintain continuous satellite communication when the carrier i...A mobile satellite communication system(MSCS)is a device installed on a moving carrier for mobile satellite communication.It can eliminate disturbance and maintain continuous satellite communication when the carrier is moving.Because of many advantages of mobile satellite communication,the MSCSs are becoming more and more popular in modern mobile communication.In this paper,a typical ship-mounted MSCS is studied.The dynamic model of the system is derived using the generalized Lagrange method both in the joint space and in the workspace.Based on the dynamic model,a nonlinear computed torque controller with trajectory planning is designed to track an aimed satellite with a satisfied transient response.Simulation results in two different situations are presented to show the tracking performance of the controller.展开更多
With the rapid advancements in edge computing and artificial intelligence,federated learning(FL)has gained momentum as a promising approach to collaborative data utilization across organizations and devices,while ensu...With the rapid advancements in edge computing and artificial intelligence,federated learning(FL)has gained momentum as a promising approach to collaborative data utilization across organizations and devices,while ensuring data privacy and information security.In order to further harness the energy efficiency of wireless networks,an integrated sensing,communication and computation(ISCC)framework has been proposed,which is anticipated to be a key enabler in the era of 6G networks.Although the advantages of pushing intelligence to edge devices are multi-fold,some challenges arise when incorporating FL into wireless networks under the umbrella of ISCC.This paper provides a comprehensive survey of FL,with special emphasis on the design and optimization of ISCC.We commence by introducing the background and fundamentals of FL and the ISCC framework.Subsequently,the aforementioned challenges are highlighted and the state of the art in potential solutions is reviewed.Finally,design guidelines are provided for the incorporation of FL and ISCC.Overall,this paper aims to contribute to the understanding of FL in the context of wireless networks,with a focus on the ISCC framework,and provide insights into addressing the challenges and optimizing the design for the integration of FL into future 6G networks.展开更多
New electronic devices based on the physical properties of electrically driven skyrmions are promising for logic computing and nonvolatile memory applications.However,achieving efficient and practical compute-storage ...New electronic devices based on the physical properties of electrically driven skyrmions are promising for logic computing and nonvolatile memory applications.However,achieving efficient and practical compute-storage integration remains challenging owing to the structural complexity,limited functionality,and low flexibility observed in most skyrmion-based devices.In this study,we designed a novel device architecture that integrates seven basic logic gates into a unified physical structure.Their operation can be enabled by physical mechanisms,such as spin-orbit torque,spin-transfer torque,skyrmion-edge repulsions,and skyrmion-skyrmion interactions.Furthermore,by incorporating voltage-controlled magnetic anisotropy,the device achieved multi-input capability and reconfigurability functionality.Ultralow power consumption(<1 fJ/bit per logic function)and extremely high logic density were achieved.Significantly,the compatibility of this nanotrack design with existing skyrmion racetrack memory paves the way for advanced in-memory computing in spintronic architectures.展开更多
As 6G approaches,the proliferation of large language models(LLMs)and embodied intelligence is driving a paradigm shift from the Internet of Things(IoT)to the Internet of Agents(IoA).However,traditional network archite...As 6G approaches,the proliferation of large language models(LLMs)and embodied intelligence is driving a paradigm shift from the Internet of Things(IoT)to the Internet of Agents(IoA).However,traditional network architectures,designed for content-agnostic data transmission,struggle to accommodate the bursty,reasoning-driven traffic patterns and rigorous multimodal synchronization requirements of autonomous agents.This paper surveys the AI-agent communication network(ACN),aiming to bridge the gap between static network resources and dynamic agent tasks.We analyze the evolution from bit-oriented transmission to agentic syntax protocols,which enable intentbased signaling and semantic compression.Furthermore,we explore mechanisms for multi-agent collaborative consensus and distributed decision-making under the constraints of unstable wireless environments.We critically focus on task-driven dynamic networking,examining how integrated sensing,communication,and computing(ISCC)and network-embedded agents(NEA)facilitate the real-time generation of task graphs and intent-aware traffic scheduling.To synthesize these technologies,we propose a reference framework,the Deep-Agentic Network Architecture(DAN-Arch),which vertically integrates physical-layer sensing with application-layer reasoning flows.Finally,open challenges regarding energy efficiency,cross-domain governance,and 3GPP standardization pathways are discussed to guide future research towards a fully agent-native 6G ecosystem.展开更多
The rapid advancement of the Internet of Things(IoT)has led to the proliferation of connected devices across various domains,including smart cities,industrial automation,and healthcare.However,interoperability challen...The rapid advancement of the Internet of Things(IoT)has led to the proliferation of connected devices across various domains,including smart cities,industrial automation,and healthcare.However,interoperability challenges arising from heterogeneous communication protocols,diverse data formats,and fragmented standardization efforts hinder the seamless integration of IoT systems.This paper explores the current state of IoT interoperability,analyzing key challenges,existing standardization initiatives,and emerging technological solutions.We examine the role of middleware,gateway solutions,artificial intelligence(AI),blockchain,and edge computing in facilitating interoperability.Furthermore,we provide a comparative analysis of major IoT standards and discuss the potential for greater convergence among standardization efforts.The findings highlight that while significant progress has been made,a unified and widely accepted interoperability framework remains elusive.Addressing these challenges requires collaborative efforts among industry stakeholders,researchers,and policymakers to establish robust and scalable interoperability solutions,ensuring the continued growth and efficiency of IoT ecosystems.展开更多
The rapid expansion of railways,especially High-Speed Railways(HSRs),has drawn considerable interest from both academic and industrial sectors.To meet the future vision of smart rail communications,the rail transport ...The rapid expansion of railways,especially High-Speed Railways(HSRs),has drawn considerable interest from both academic and industrial sectors.To meet the future vision of smart rail communications,the rail transport industry must innovate in key technologies to ensure high-quality transmissions for passengers and railway operations.These systems must function effectively under high mobility conditions while prioritizing safety,ecofriendliness,comfort,transparency,predictability,and reliability.On the other hand,the proposal of 6 G wireless technology introduces new possibilities for innovation in communication technologies,which may truly realize the current vision of HSR.Therefore,this article gives a review of the current advanced 6 G wireless communication technologies for HSR,including random access and switching,channel estimation and beamforming,integrated sensing and communication,and edge computing.The main application scenarios of these technologies are reviewed,as well as their current research status and challenges,followed by an outlook on future development directions.展开更多
The planning and scheduling in real shop floor is actually achieved by coordination between different persons. In this process, cooperation is mainstream, but competition also exists, for example, the competition betw...The planning and scheduling in real shop floor is actually achieved by coordination between different persons. In this process, cooperation is mainstream, but competition also exists, for example, the competition between different groups, operators with the same skill, etc. In multi-agent based shop floor management and control system, this competition and cooperation relation must be embodied. The general process of shop floor production planning and scheduling is studied, and a colored Petri-net model for the competition and cooperation process of three main agents in such system to achieve shop floor production planning and scheduling is presented. The evaluating method of bids in bidding process that especially embodies the competition relationship is also presented. This colored Petri-net model gives a clear illustration of this complex coordination process to system designers, effectively promotes the cooperative development.展开更多
The cooperation of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs) has become a promising scenario in Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks(SAGINs) recently due to their widespread applications,where wireless communication is ...The cooperation of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs) has become a promising scenario in Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks(SAGINs) recently due to their widespread applications,where wireless communication is a basic necessity and is normally categorized into control and nonpayload communication(CNPC) as well as payload communication. In this paper, we attempt to tackle two challenges of UAV communication respectively on establishing reliable CNPC links against the high mobility of UAVs as well as changeable communication conditions, and on offering dynamic resource optimization for Quality-of-Service(QoS) guaranteed payload communication with variable link connectivity. Firstly, we propose the concept of air controlling center(ACC), a virtual application equipped on the infrastructure in SAGINs, which can collect global information for estimating UAV trajectory and communication channels. We then introduce the knapsack problem for modelling resource optimization of UAV communication in order to provide optimal access points for both CNPC and payload communication. Meanwhile, using the air controlling information, predictive decision algorithm and handover strategy are introduced for the reliable connection with multiple access points. Simulation results demonstrate that our proposal ensures an approximate always-on reliable accessing of communication links and outperforms the existing methods against high mobility,sparse distribution, and physical obstacles.展开更多
An integration processing system of three-dimensional laser scanning information visualization in goaf was developed. It is provided with multiple functions, such as laser scanning information management for goaf, clo...An integration processing system of three-dimensional laser scanning information visualization in goaf was developed. It is provided with multiple functions, such as laser scanning information management for goaf, cloud data de-noising optimization, construction, display and operation of three-dimensional model, model editing, profile generation, calculation of goaf volume and roof area, Boolean calculation among models and interaction with the third party soft ware. Concerning this system with a concise interface, plentiful data input/output interfaces, it is featured with high integration, simple and convenient operations of applications. According to practice, in addition to being well-adapted, this system is favorably reliable and stable.展开更多
Three recent breakthroughs due to AI in arts and science serve as motivation:An award winning digital image,protein folding,fast matrix multiplication.Many recent developments in artificial neural networks,particularl...Three recent breakthroughs due to AI in arts and science serve as motivation:An award winning digital image,protein folding,fast matrix multiplication.Many recent developments in artificial neural networks,particularly deep learning(DL),applied and relevant to computational mechanics(solid,fluids,finite-element technology)are reviewed in detail.Both hybrid and pure machine learning(ML)methods are discussed.Hybrid methods combine traditional PDE discretizations with ML methods either(1)to help model complex nonlinear constitutive relations,(2)to nonlinearly reduce the model order for efficient simulation(turbulence),or(3)to accelerate the simulation by predicting certain components in the traditional integration methods.Here,methods(1)and(2)relied on Long-Short-Term Memory(LSTM)architecture,with method(3)relying on convolutional neural networks.Pure ML methods to solve(nonlinear)PDEs are represented by Physics-Informed Neural network(PINN)methods,which could be combined with attention mechanism to address discontinuous solutions.Both LSTM and attention architectures,together with modern and generalized classic optimizers to include stochasticity for DL networks,are extensively reviewed.Kernel machines,including Gaussian processes,are provided to sufficient depth for more advanced works such as shallow networks with infinite width.Not only addressing experts,readers are assumed familiar with computational mechanics,but not with DL,whose concepts and applications are built up from the basics,aiming at bringing first-time learners quickly to the forefront of research.History and limitations of AI are recounted and discussed,with particular attention at pointing out misstatements or misconceptions of the classics,even in well-known references.Positioning and pointing control of a large-deformable beam is given as an example.展开更多
Satellite communications, pivotal for global connectivity, are increasingly converging with cutting-edge mobile networks, notably 5G, B5G, and 6G. This amalgamation heralds the promise of universal, high-velocity comm...Satellite communications, pivotal for global connectivity, are increasingly converging with cutting-edge mobile networks, notably 5G, B5G, and 6G. This amalgamation heralds the promise of universal, high-velocity communication, yet it is not without its challenges. Paramount concerns encompass spectrum allocation, the harmonization of network architectures, and inherent latency issues in satellite transmissions. Potential mitigations, such as dynamic spectrum sharing and the deployment of edge computing, are explored as viable solutions. Looking ahead, the advent of quantum communications within satellite frameworks and the integration of AI spotlight promising research trajectories. These advancements aim to foster a seamless and synergistic coexistence between satellite communications and next-gen mobile networks.展开更多
This paper attempts to set a unified scene for various linear time-invariant (LTI) control system design schemes, by transforming the existing concept of “computer-aided control system design” (CACSD) to novel “com...This paper attempts to set a unified scene for various linear time-invariant (LTI) control system design schemes, by transforming the existing concept of “computer-aided control system design” (CACSD) to novel “computer-automated control system design” (CAutoCSD). The first step towards this goal is to accommodate, under practical constraints, various design objectives that are desirable in both time and frequency domains. Such performance-prioritised unification is aimed at relieving practising engineers from having to select a particular control scheme and from sacrificing certain performance goals resulting from pre-commitment to such schemes. With recent progress in evolutionary computing based extra-numeric, multi-criterion search and optimisation techniques, such unification of LTI control schemes becomes feasible, analytical and practical, and the resultant designs can be creative. The techniques developed are applied to, and illustrated by, three design problems. The unified approach automatically provides an integrator for zero-steady state error in velocity control of a DC motor, and meets multiple objectives in the design of an LTI controller for a non-minimum phase plant and offers a high-performance LTI controller network for a non-linear chemical process.展开更多
This paper firstly reviews the recent development in power system protection and control, with special attention paid to the wide-area and integrated protection, in order to look into future development of integration...This paper firstly reviews the recent development in power system protection and control, with special attention paid to the wide-area and integrated protection, in order to look into future development of integration of protection and control for smart grids. This paper mainly reports on the development of integrated wide area protection and control for power systems. The concept of integrated wide area protection and control is introduced, in which a hierarchical protection and control system provides the protection and control of wide area or regional power substations/ plants and their associated power network. The system is mainly divided into three levels, the local, the substation/plant and the wide areaegional protection and control. The integrated functions at each level are described in details with an aim to develop an optimal coordination mechanism between the levels. One of the core elements in the system is the synchronised wide area communication network between the substations and the protection and control system, in which latest communication technology is employed. Another important player in the system is the wide area synchronized protection and control information platform, which not only enables the fusion three line of defence for power system protection and control, but also provides a perfect tool for the application of cloud computing to substations and power networks.展开更多
基金supported in part by National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFE0196400)Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi(2022KWZ09)+4 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(61771358,61901317,62071352)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(JB190104)Joint Education Project between China and Central-Eastern European Countries(202005)the 111 Project(B08038)。
摘要In recent years,the exponential proliferation of smart devices with their intelligent applications poses severe challenges on conventional cellular networks.Such challenges can be potentially overcome by integrating communication,computing,caching,and control(i4C)technologies.In this survey,we first give a snapshot of different aspects of the i4C,comprising background,motivation,leading technological enablers,potential applications,and use cases.Next,we describe different models of communication,computing,caching,and control(4C)to lay the foundation of the integration approach.We review current stateof-the-art research efforts related to the i4C,focusing on recent trends of both conventional and artificial intelligence(AI)-based integration approaches.We also highlight the need for intelligence in resources integration.Then,we discuss the integration of sensing and communication(ISAC)and classify the integration approaches into various classes.Finally,we propose open challenges and present future research directions for beyond 5G networks,such as 6G.
基金supported by the Joint Fund of the Ministry of Education for Equipment Pre-Research of China(No.8091B042222)。
摘要The Airborne Maneuvering Network(AMN)is a novel network architecture that enables flexible deployment across wide areas and provides real-time cross-domain transmission services.Under concurrent and diversified service demands,AMN operating in isolation faces significant challenges in guaranteeing end-to-end transmission reliability.This has prompted the deep integration of AMN with terrestrial and satellite networks to form heterogeneous networks,which has become a crucial trend in improving the continuity and reliability of AMN services.However,network heterogeneity,dynamic resource distribution,and the absence of a unified reliable transmission mechanism impose severe challenges on multi-domain cooperative scheduling and differentiated-service adaptation.This paper serves as a reference for global scholars engaged in thorough research on heterogeneous integrated AMN.It outlines the fundamental characteristics of AMN,reviews recent advances and challenges in communication-sensing-computation coordination,unified control adaptation,and service reliability assurance,and discusses design concepts and future evolution paths for heterogeneous integrated AMN architectures.
摘要Recently,unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)-aided free-space optical(FSO)communication has attracted widespread attentions.However,most of the existing research focuses on communication performance only.The authors investigate the integrated scheduling of communication,sensing,and control for UAV-aided FSO communication systems.Initially,a sensing-control model is established via the control theory.Moreover,an FSO communication channel model is established by considering the effects of atmospheric loss,atmospheric turbulence,geometrical loss,and angle-of-arrival fluctuation.Then,the relationship between the motion control of the UAV and radial displacement is obtained to link the control aspect and communication aspect.Assuming that the base station has instantaneous channel state information(CSI)or statistical CSI,the thresholds of the sensing-control pattern activation are designed,respectively.Finally,an integrated scheduling scheme for performing communication,sensing,and control is proposed.Numerical results indicate that,compared with conventional time-triggered scheme,the proposed integrated scheduling scheme obtains comparable communication and control performance,but reduces the sensing consumed power by 52.46%.
摘要Intelligent Transportation Systems(ITS)leverage Integrated Sensing and Communications(ISAC)to enhance data exchange between vehicles and infrastructure in the Internet of Vehicles(IoV).This integration inevitably increases computing demands,risking real-time system stability.Vehicle Edge Computing(VEC)addresses this by offloading tasks to Road Side Units(RSUs),ensuring timely services.Our previous work,the FLSimCo algorithm,which uses local resources for federated Self-Supervised Learning(SSL),has a limitation:vehicles often can’t complete all iteration tasks.Our improved algorithm offloads partial tasks to RSUs and optimizes energy consumption by adjusting transmission power,CPU frequency,and task assignment ratios,balancing local and RSU-based training.Meanwhile,setting an offloading threshold further prevents inefficiencies.Simulation results show that the enhanced algorithm reduces energy consumption and improves offloading efficiency and accuracy of federated SSL.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61074023 and 60975075)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(No.BK2008404)+1 种基金Science and Technology Pillar Program of Jiangsu Province of China(No.BE2009160)Innovation Project of Graduate Students of Jiangsu Province of China(No.CXZZ 0254)
摘要A mobile satellite communication system(MSCS)is a device installed on a moving carrier for mobile satellite communication.It can eliminate disturbance and maintain continuous satellite communication when the carrier is moving.Because of many advantages of mobile satellite communication,the MSCSs are becoming more and more popular in modern mobile communication.In this paper,a typical ship-mounted MSCS is studied.The dynamic model of the system is derived using the generalized Lagrange method both in the joint space and in the workspace.Based on the dynamic model,a nonlinear computed torque controller with trajectory planning is designed to track an aimed satellite with a satisfied transient response.Simulation results in two different situations are presented to show the tracking performance of the controller.
摘要With the rapid advancements in edge computing and artificial intelligence,federated learning(FL)has gained momentum as a promising approach to collaborative data utilization across organizations and devices,while ensuring data privacy and information security.In order to further harness the energy efficiency of wireless networks,an integrated sensing,communication and computation(ISCC)framework has been proposed,which is anticipated to be a key enabler in the era of 6G networks.Although the advantages of pushing intelligence to edge devices are multi-fold,some challenges arise when incorporating FL into wireless networks under the umbrella of ISCC.This paper provides a comprehensive survey of FL,with special emphasis on the design and optimization of ISCC.We commence by introducing the background and fundamentals of FL and the ISCC framework.Subsequently,the aforementioned challenges are highlighted and the state of the art in potential solutions is reviewed.Finally,design guidelines are provided for the incorporation of FL and ISCC.Overall,this paper aims to contribute to the understanding of FL in the context of wireless networks,with a focus on the ISCC framework,and provide insights into addressing the challenges and optimizing the design for the integration of FL into future 6G networks.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12474101)support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.52272202 and W2421027)support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.52501307)。
摘要New electronic devices based on the physical properties of electrically driven skyrmions are promising for logic computing and nonvolatile memory applications.However,achieving efficient and practical compute-storage integration remains challenging owing to the structural complexity,limited functionality,and low flexibility observed in most skyrmion-based devices.In this study,we designed a novel device architecture that integrates seven basic logic gates into a unified physical structure.Their operation can be enabled by physical mechanisms,such as spin-orbit torque,spin-transfer torque,skyrmion-edge repulsions,and skyrmion-skyrmion interactions.Furthermore,by incorporating voltage-controlled magnetic anisotropy,the device achieved multi-input capability and reconfigurability functionality.Ultralow power consumption(<1 fJ/bit per logic function)and extremely high logic density were achieved.Significantly,the compatibility of this nanotrack design with existing skyrmion racetrack memory paves the way for advanced in-memory computing in spintronic architectures.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China on Mobile Information Networks under Grant No.2025ZD1304700the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)under Grant Nos.62301070,62225105 and 62394323+1 种基金funded by the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications-China Mobile Communications Group Co.,Ltd.Joint Institute,the Research Initiation Project for Introduced Talents of BUPT under Grant No.2025KYQD12the Foundation of the State Key Laboratory of Networking and Switching Technology,Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunica-tions,under Grant No.NST20250303.
摘要As 6G approaches,the proliferation of large language models(LLMs)and embodied intelligence is driving a paradigm shift from the Internet of Things(IoT)to the Internet of Agents(IoA).However,traditional network architectures,designed for content-agnostic data transmission,struggle to accommodate the bursty,reasoning-driven traffic patterns and rigorous multimodal synchronization requirements of autonomous agents.This paper surveys the AI-agent communication network(ACN),aiming to bridge the gap between static network resources and dynamic agent tasks.We analyze the evolution from bit-oriented transmission to agentic syntax protocols,which enable intentbased signaling and semantic compression.Furthermore,we explore mechanisms for multi-agent collaborative consensus and distributed decision-making under the constraints of unstable wireless environments.We critically focus on task-driven dynamic networking,examining how integrated sensing,communication,and computing(ISCC)and network-embedded agents(NEA)facilitate the real-time generation of task graphs and intent-aware traffic scheduling.To synthesize these technologies,we propose a reference framework,the Deep-Agentic Network Architecture(DAN-Arch),which vertically integrates physical-layer sensing with application-layer reasoning flows.Finally,open challenges regarding energy efficiency,cross-domain governance,and 3GPP standardization pathways are discussed to guide future research towards a fully agent-native 6G ecosystem.
摘要The rapid advancement of the Internet of Things(IoT)has led to the proliferation of connected devices across various domains,including smart cities,industrial automation,and healthcare.However,interoperability challenges arising from heterogeneous communication protocols,diverse data formats,and fragmented standardization efforts hinder the seamless integration of IoT systems.This paper explores the current state of IoT interoperability,analyzing key challenges,existing standardization initiatives,and emerging technological solutions.We examine the role of middleware,gateway solutions,artificial intelligence(AI),blockchain,and edge computing in facilitating interoperability.Furthermore,we provide a comparative analysis of major IoT standards and discuss the potential for greater convergence among standardization efforts.The findings highlight that while significant progress has been made,a unified and widely accepted interoperability framework remains elusive.Addressing these challenges requires collaborative efforts among industry stakeholders,researchers,and policymakers to establish robust and scalable interoperability solutions,ensuring the continued growth and efficiency of IoT ecosystems.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(U2468201,62122012,62221001).
摘要The rapid expansion of railways,especially High-Speed Railways(HSRs),has drawn considerable interest from both academic and industrial sectors.To meet the future vision of smart rail communications,the rail transport industry must innovate in key technologies to ensure high-quality transmissions for passengers and railway operations.These systems must function effectively under high mobility conditions while prioritizing safety,ecofriendliness,comfort,transparency,predictability,and reliability.On the other hand,the proposal of 6 G wireless technology introduces new possibilities for innovation in communication technologies,which may truly realize the current vision of HSR.Therefore,this article gives a review of the current advanced 6 G wireless communication technologies for HSR,including random access and switching,channel estimation and beamforming,integrated sensing and communication,and edge computing.The main application scenarios of these technologies are reviewed,as well as their current research status and challenges,followed by an outlook on future development directions.
基金Supported partly by the Hi-tech Program of China( China86 3) ( No.86 3-5 11-943-0 0 9) and the National Natural Sci-ence Foundation of China( No.5 9990 470 )
摘要The planning and scheduling in real shop floor is actually achieved by coordination between different persons. In this process, cooperation is mainstream, but competition also exists, for example, the competition between different groups, operators with the same skill, etc. In multi-agent based shop floor management and control system, this competition and cooperation relation must be embodied. The general process of shop floor production planning and scheduling is studied, and a colored Petri-net model for the competition and cooperation process of three main agents in such system to achieve shop floor production planning and scheduling is presented. The evaluating method of bids in bidding process that especially embodies the competition relationship is also presented. This colored Petri-net model gives a clear illustration of this complex coordination process to system designers, effectively promotes the cooperative development.
基金supported by the the National Key Research and Development Program of China under No. 2019YFB1803200National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants 61620106001。
摘要The cooperation of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs) has become a promising scenario in Space-Air-Ground Integrated Networks(SAGINs) recently due to their widespread applications,where wireless communication is a basic necessity and is normally categorized into control and nonpayload communication(CNPC) as well as payload communication. In this paper, we attempt to tackle two challenges of UAV communication respectively on establishing reliable CNPC links against the high mobility of UAVs as well as changeable communication conditions, and on offering dynamic resource optimization for Quality-of-Service(QoS) guaranteed payload communication with variable link connectivity. Firstly, we propose the concept of air controlling center(ACC), a virtual application equipped on the infrastructure in SAGINs, which can collect global information for estimating UAV trajectory and communication channels. We then introduce the knapsack problem for modelling resource optimization of UAV communication in order to provide optimal access points for both CNPC and payload communication. Meanwhile, using the air controlling information, predictive decision algorithm and handover strategy are introduced for the reliable connection with multiple access points. Simulation results demonstrate that our proposal ensures an approximate always-on reliable accessing of communication links and outperforms the existing methods against high mobility,sparse distribution, and physical obstacles.
基金Project(51274250)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2012BAK09B02-05)supported by the National Key Technology R&D Program during the 12th Five-year Plan of China
摘要An integration processing system of three-dimensional laser scanning information visualization in goaf was developed. It is provided with multiple functions, such as laser scanning information management for goaf, cloud data de-noising optimization, construction, display and operation of three-dimensional model, model editing, profile generation, calculation of goaf volume and roof area, Boolean calculation among models and interaction with the third party soft ware. Concerning this system with a concise interface, plentiful data input/output interfaces, it is featured with high integration, simple and convenient operations of applications. According to practice, in addition to being well-adapted, this system is favorably reliable and stable.
摘要Three recent breakthroughs due to AI in arts and science serve as motivation:An award winning digital image,protein folding,fast matrix multiplication.Many recent developments in artificial neural networks,particularly deep learning(DL),applied and relevant to computational mechanics(solid,fluids,finite-element technology)are reviewed in detail.Both hybrid and pure machine learning(ML)methods are discussed.Hybrid methods combine traditional PDE discretizations with ML methods either(1)to help model complex nonlinear constitutive relations,(2)to nonlinearly reduce the model order for efficient simulation(turbulence),or(3)to accelerate the simulation by predicting certain components in the traditional integration methods.Here,methods(1)and(2)relied on Long-Short-Term Memory(LSTM)architecture,with method(3)relying on convolutional neural networks.Pure ML methods to solve(nonlinear)PDEs are represented by Physics-Informed Neural network(PINN)methods,which could be combined with attention mechanism to address discontinuous solutions.Both LSTM and attention architectures,together with modern and generalized classic optimizers to include stochasticity for DL networks,are extensively reviewed.Kernel machines,including Gaussian processes,are provided to sufficient depth for more advanced works such as shallow networks with infinite width.Not only addressing experts,readers are assumed familiar with computational mechanics,but not with DL,whose concepts and applications are built up from the basics,aiming at bringing first-time learners quickly to the forefront of research.History and limitations of AI are recounted and discussed,with particular attention at pointing out misstatements or misconceptions of the classics,even in well-known references.Positioning and pointing control of a large-deformable beam is given as an example.
摘要Satellite communications, pivotal for global connectivity, are increasingly converging with cutting-edge mobile networks, notably 5G, B5G, and 6G. This amalgamation heralds the promise of universal, high-velocity communication, yet it is not without its challenges. Paramount concerns encompass spectrum allocation, the harmonization of network architectures, and inherent latency issues in satellite transmissions. Potential mitigations, such as dynamic spectrum sharing and the deployment of edge computing, are explored as viable solutions. Looking ahead, the advent of quantum communications within satellite frameworks and the integration of AI spotlight promising research trajectories. These advancements aim to foster a seamless and synergistic coexistence between satellite communications and next-gen mobile networks.
摘要This paper attempts to set a unified scene for various linear time-invariant (LTI) control system design schemes, by transforming the existing concept of “computer-aided control system design” (CACSD) to novel “computer-automated control system design” (CAutoCSD). The first step towards this goal is to accommodate, under practical constraints, various design objectives that are desirable in both time and frequency domains. Such performance-prioritised unification is aimed at relieving practising engineers from having to select a particular control scheme and from sacrificing certain performance goals resulting from pre-commitment to such schemes. With recent progress in evolutionary computing based extra-numeric, multi-criterion search and optimisation techniques, such unification of LTI control schemes becomes feasible, analytical and practical, and the resultant designs can be creative. The techniques developed are applied to, and illustrated by, three design problems. The unified approach automatically provides an integrator for zero-steady state error in velocity control of a DC motor, and meets multiple objectives in the design of an LTI controller for a non-minimum phase plant and offers a high-performance LTI controller network for a non-linear chemical process.
摘要This paper firstly reviews the recent development in power system protection and control, with special attention paid to the wide-area and integrated protection, in order to look into future development of integration of protection and control for smart grids. This paper mainly reports on the development of integrated wide area protection and control for power systems. The concept of integrated wide area protection and control is introduced, in which a hierarchical protection and control system provides the protection and control of wide area or regional power substations/ plants and their associated power network. The system is mainly divided into three levels, the local, the substation/plant and the wide areaegional protection and control. The integrated functions at each level are described in details with an aim to develop an optimal coordination mechanism between the levels. One of the core elements in the system is the synchronised wide area communication network between the substations and the protection and control system, in which latest communication technology is employed. Another important player in the system is the wide area synchronized protection and control information platform, which not only enables the fusion three line of defence for power system protection and control, but also provides a perfect tool for the application of cloud computing to substations and power networks.