Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) for 6G networks

BubbleRAN and Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) are thrilled to announce their collaboration to demonstrate Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), a foundational technology for 6G networks, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. This joint effort highlights the transformative potential of ISAC, merging sensing and communication capabilities, effectively creating new business opportunities and redefining the role of cellular networks in future industry. The collaboration between BubbleRAN and ITRI brings this vision to life with a proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstration powered by BubbleRAN’s 5G O-RAN platform and ITRI’s cutting-edge AI-driven algorithms. The PoC features a real-time sensing xApp that spatially locates user terminals and constructs power and interference heatmaps using sounding reference signals and I/Q samples transported via the O-RAN stack. The sub-millisecond sensing capability opens the door to a plethora of applications that demand low latency, including: High-Accuracy Localization & Tracking – Ideal for warehouse automation and precise device movements; Imaging, Mapping, and Environment Reconstruction – Essential for smart cities and virtual city simulations; Augmented Human Senses – From telemedicine to pollution monitoring; Posture & Gesture Recognition – Applicable to smart homes and autonomous vehicles. “This collaboration marks a major milestone toward groundbreaking innovations in 6G, where  our combined expertise in applied research is key to success. Together with BubbleRAN, we are shaping a future where science and innovation address real-world challenges”, says Dr. Pang-aAn Ting, Vice President and General Director of ITRI. “This solution is the first step toward enabling real-time optimization of the next generation radio access network based on ISAC.” added  Mikel Irazabal, Principal Engineer at BubbleRAN. The full demonstration will be showcased March 3–6, 2025, at the booth 6E9 during MWC Barcelona 2025. Attendees are invited to explore this cutting-edge development in 6G technology and witness how real-time sensing is poised to transform industries and drive new business models.