What is the next innovation after the internet of things?

TL;DR

This paper explores the concept of the Tactile Internet as the potential next generation of the Internet, discussing its features, societal impact, challenges, and research needs.

Contribution

It introduces the Tactile Internet, explaining its significance and outlining the challenges and requirements for future research in this emerging field.

Findings

Tactile Internet could revolutionize communication and control systems.

Key challenges include latency, reliability, and security.

Potential applications span healthcare, manufacturing, and remote operation.

Abstract

The world had witnessed several generations of the Internet. Starting with the Fixed Internet, then the Mobile Internet, scientists now focus on many types of research related to the "Thing" Internet (or Internet of Things). The question is "what is the next Internet generation after the Thing Internet?" This paper envisions about the Tactile Internet which could be the next Internet generation in the near future. The paper will introduce what is the tactile internet, why it could be the next future Internet, as well as the impact and its application in the future society. Furthermore, some challenges and the requirements are presented to guide further research in this near future field.