The Future Envisioned by Beyond 5G: Technology, Life, and Business in 2030
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Naoaki Yamanaka (Editor) (Yamanaka Naoaki)
Faculty of Science and Technology ProfessorResearch Centers and Institutes Director of Keio Leading-edge Laboratory of Science and TechnologyNaoaki Yamanaka (Editor) (Yamanaka Naoaki)
Faculty of Science and Technology ProfessorResearch Centers and Institutes Director of Keio Leading-edge Laboratory of Science and Technology
2022/04/07
New technologies that are significantly changing society are now converging toward a single point. That is "Beyond 5G."
Over the past decade, we have experienced an immense amount through the internet. We buy things recommended by Amazon, watch Netflix, and easily reach our driving destinations with Google. It is very convenient, but if you think about it, couldn't it be said that our reality is being driven to act exactly as computers decide? It might seem a bit scary, but it can also be seen as being controlled in an ideal, efficient, and above all, safe manner. Everything—objects, events, and thoughts—is connected to the network, and highly advanced AI considers combinations far beyond human capability to find the "optimal" and control things in real-time based on that. This is what "5G" aims for.
"Digital Twin" creates the exact same thing as reality (space and time) in cyberspace and controls it there. Its greatest advantage is the ability to simulate all possibilities using infinite computing power and select the best conclusion. Like Google navigation, it supports individuals to efficiently realize a very rich and enjoyable life.
This book began with a roundtable discussion hosted by Toyo Corporation, featuring Mr. Takehiro Nakamura, known as "Mr. 5G" of NTT DOCOMO, Inc., and economist Ms. Masumi Choi, a familiar face on TV for her clear explanations. While the organizers expected a discussion on wireless technology trends, it actually turned into a conversation about the DX (Digital Transformation) that 5G aims for, the society and life created by DX, the businesses being created, and the future vision brought about by the so-called singularity. Yes, "5G" means becoming a sophisticated network-led support society through the fusion of networks, AI, and robotics, represented by autonomous driving. Now is the time to look ahead, seize business opportunities, and reconsider technological investment and industries in preparation for the future.
The Future Envisioned by Beyond 5G: Technology, Life, and Business in 2030
Naoaki Yamanaka
Keio University Press
212 pages, 1,980 yen (tax included)
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