From 5G to 6G: Has the Time for Modern Random Access Come?

TL;DR

This paper discusses the potential of modern random access techniques for IoT in 6G, emphasizing recent advances and the benefits of smart protocols combined with advanced signal processing to improve beyond-5G systems.

Contribution

It introduces the concept of applying modern random access methods to 6G IoT, highlighting recent progress and proposing a vision for future uncoordinated medium access schemes.

Findings

Recent advances in uncoordinated medium access are promising

Smart protocol design can significantly enhance IoT performance in 6G

Advanced signal processing techniques enable efficient random access

Abstract

This short paper proposes the use of modern random access for IoT applications in 6G. A short overview of recent advances in uncoordinated medium access is provided, highlighting the gains that can be achieved by leveraging smart protocol design intertwined with advanced signal processing techniques at the receiver. The authors' vision on the benefits such schemes can yield for beyond-5G systems is presented, with the aim to trigger further discussion.