2026 IEEE Emerging Technology Reliability Roundtable (ETR-RT)

6G is currently in the phase in which technology is still being researched, before entering the standardisation phase. However, still in this phase, applications scenarios are already being looked at, not only because technological developments need to accommodate their requirements, but also because their implementation success will also depend on both business cases and close interaction with the players and stakeholders of these scenarios. Vehicular networks have been an area for research and development for quite some time, but, lately, with the emergence of autonomous vehicles and of electric vehicles, this type of networks gained a new momentum. This application scenario puts a set of requirements that cannot be fully met by the generations prior to 6G, since it imposes quite strict parameters due to security of communications and the safety of passengers and goods. Therefore, communications quality & reliability is key in this scenario, and should be discussed in detail.