From Hype to Reality: The Road Ahead of Deploying DRL in 6G Networks

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2410.23086v1
• Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:02:54 GMT
• Title: From Hype to Reality: The Road Ahead of Deploying DRL in 6G Networks
• Authors: Haiyuan Li, Hari Madhukumar, Peizheng Li, Yiran Teng, Shuangyi Yan, Dimitra Simeonidou,
• Abstract summary: 6G applications demand massive connectivity, high computational capacity, and ultra-low latency. This article underscores the transformative potential of Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) for 6G. It highlights its advantages over classic machine learning solutions in meeting the demands of 6G.
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• Abstract: The industrial landscape is rapidly evolving with the advent of 6G applications, which demand massive connectivity, high computational capacity, and ultra-low latency. These requirements present new challenges, which can no longer be efficiently addressed by conventional strategies. In response, this article underscores the transformative potential of Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) for 6G, highlighting its advantages over classic machine learning solutions in meeting the demands of 6G. The necessity of DRL is further validated through three DRL applications in an end-to-end communication procedure, including wireless access control, baseband function placement, and network slicing coordination. However, DRL-based network management initiatives are far from mature. We extend the discussion to identify the challenges of applying DRL in practical networks and explore potential solutions along with their respective limitations. In the end, these insights are validated through a practical DRL deployment in managing network slices on the testbed.

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