Remote Surgery with 5G or 6G: Knowledge Production and Diffusion Globally and in the German Case

TL;DR

This paper analyzes the global and German landscape of 5G/6G technology for remote surgery, emphasizing knowledge production, international collaboration, and policy recommendations to enhance technological and industrial development.

Contribution

It offers a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of industry-academic collaborations in 5G/6G remote surgery, highlighting Germany's strategic role and proposing policies to foster innovation and international market access.

Findings

Germany is a key player in international TIS for remote surgery.

Strong industry-academic collaborations are crucial for technological advancement.

Policy suggestions aim to enhance interactions between suppliers and large firms.

Abstract

This paper is a comprehensive exploring of technology capability in 5G/6G TIS, explicitly focusing on the potential of remote surgery globally and in Germany. The paper's main contribution is its ability to anticipate new debates on the interplay between TIS and contexts, with particular emphasis on the national and international levels. Our findings, derived from a Bibliometrics study of industry-academic relationships, highlight crucial collaborations in Germany, positioning the country as a strategic actor in international TIS and, by extension, in applying 5G/6G technological systems to remote surgery due to its knowledge production capability. We propose policies that can stimulate interaction between smaller suppliers and larger companies, which can act as intermediaries and provide access to international markets.