Agentic TinyML for Intent-aware Handover in 6G Wireless Networks

TL;DR

This paper presents WAAN, a novel TinyML-based framework for intent-aware, proactive handovers in 6G networks, enhancing mobility support through autonomous agents and semi-stable coordination points.

Contribution

Introduction of WAAN, a cross-layer TinyML framework enabling autonomous, intent-aware handovers with negotiation and context transfer capabilities in 6G networks.

Findings

Effective in maintaining user experience during mobility

Demonstrated through a multimodal environmental control case study

Highlights key challenges and future opportunities

Abstract

As 6G networks evolve into increasingly AI-driven, user-centric ecosystems, traditional reactive handover mechanisms demonstrate limitations, especially in mobile edge computing and autonomous agent-based service scenarios. This manuscript introduces WAAN, a cross-layer framework that enables intent-aware and proactive handovers by embedding lightweight TinyML agents as autonomous, negotiation-capable entities across heterogeneous edge nodes that contribute to intent propagation and network adaptation. To ensure continuity across mobility-induced disruptions, WAAN incorporates semi-stable rendezvous points that serve as coordination anchors for context transfer and state preservation. The framework's operational capabilities are demonstrated through a multimodal environmental control case study, highlighting its effectiveness in maintaining user experience under mobility. Finally, the article discusses key challenges and future opportunities associated with the deployment and evolution of WAAN.