{"id":730368,"date":"2026-05-30T01:55:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T22:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/samsung-lg-uplus-to-test-6g-sensing-that-replaces-radar\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T01:55:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T22:55:12","slug":"samsung-lg-uplus-to-test-6g-sensing-that-replaces-radar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/samsung-lg-uplus-to-test-6g-sensing-that-replaces-radar\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung, LG Uplus to test 6G sensing that replaces radar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a214940581be\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a214940581be\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/samsung-lg-uplus-to-test-6g-sensing-that-replaces-radar\/#Why_it_matters\" >Why it matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/samsung-lg-uplus-to-test-6g-sensing-that-replaces-radar\/#What_they_will_test\" >What they will test<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/samsung-lg-uplus-to-test-6g-sensing-that-replaces-radar\/#The_spectrum_race_behind_6G\" >The spectrum race behind 6G<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/samsung-lg-uplus-to-test-6g-sensing-that-replaces-radar\/#Samsungs_6G_positioning\" >Samsung\u2019s 6G positioning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n<p>Samsung Electronics and LG Uplus signed a memorandum of understanding on 27 May to jointly develop Integrated Sensing and Communication, or ISAC, a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> that would allow mobile network base stations to double as environmental sensors. The agreement was signed at LG <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/sciencee\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"Science\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Science<\/a> Park in Magok, Seoul, with Samsung Research, the advanced R&amp;D division within Samsung\u2019s Device eXperience unit,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/global\/samsung-electronics-and-lg-uplus-collaborate-on-isac-technology-for-6g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">leading the development effort<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>ISAC works by analysing wireless signals as they reflect off nearby objects, extracting information about an object\u2019s speed, distance, and direction of movement. In practical terms, it means a cell tower could detect a drone, track a vehicle, or monitor foot traffic without any dedicated sensing hardware. The technology uses the same signals that already carry voice and data, turning existing communications infrastructure into a sensing platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_it_matters\"><\/span>Why it matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Environmental sensing today relies on dedicated equipment.\u00a0LiDAR systems use laser light to measure distance, while radar uses radio waves. Both require separate hardware that must be installed, powered, and maintained independently of the communications network. ISAC eliminates that requirement by piggybacking sensing on the wireless infrastructure that mobile operators have already built.<\/p>\n<p>The International Telecommunication Union\u2019s Radiocommunication Sector, which sets the global framework for mobile standards, has designated ISAC as one of six usage scenarios for IMT-2030, the formal name for 6G. It sits alongside immersive communication, hyper-reliable low-latency communication, massive communication, ubiquitous connectivity, and AI-integrated communication. The inclusion signals that 6G networks are being designed from the outset to sense the physical world, not just move data through it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_they_will_test\"><\/span>What they will test<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper latest channel-cta hs-embed-tnw\">\n<div id=\"hs-embed-tnw\" class=\"channel-cta-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"channel-cta-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.thenextweb.com\/hardfork-2018\/uploads\/visuals\/tnw-newsletter.png\"\/><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.thenextweb.com\/hardfork-2018\/uploads\/visuals\/tnw-newsletter.png\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"channel-cta-input\">\n<p class=\"channel-cta-title\">The \ud83d\udc9c of EU tech<\/p>\n<p class=\"channel-cta-tagline\">The latest rumblings from the EU tech scene, a story from our wise ol&#8217; founder Boris, and some questionable AI art. It&#8217;s free, every week, in your inbox. Sign up now!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The collaboration will initially focus on human detection for safety <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lications and on improving network operational efficiency. The two companies plan to validate ISAC performance on LG Uplus\u2019s existing 5G networks first, then move to the 7 GHz band, a candidate frequency for 6G that offers a balance between the wide coverage of lower bands and the high bandwidth of millimetre-wave spectrum.<\/p>\n<p>Over time the partnership will combine ISAC-generated wireless data, including location, speed, and density information, with camera imagery to improve detection accuracy. That work will involve developing multimodal AI models that integrate and analyse diverse forms of sensing data. Samsung Research will handle core ISAC and AI technology development, while LG Uplus will provide data and field-testing infrastructure from its commercial network.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_spectrum_race_behind_6G\"><\/span>The spectrum race behind 6G<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 7 GHz band is increasingly described as the \u201cgolden band\u201d for 6G because it offers enough bandwidth for high-speed data while still propagating far enough for practical coverage.\u00a0South Korea\u00a0is actively exploring the 7.125 to 8.4 GHz range as a primary 6G candidate. The World Radiocommunication Conference in 2023 identified portions of the 6.425 to 7.125 GHz band for mobile use in several regions, and the 7.125 to 8.4 GHz range is on the agenda for WRC-27.<\/p>\n<p>In the United States, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration must complete its study of the 7.125 to 7.4 GHz band by the end of 2026 before it can be opened to commercial wireless. Europe is pursuing the upper 6 GHz range. The allocation decisions at WRC-27 will largely determine which countries have the spectrum to deploy 6G at scale and which do not. For\u00a0South Korea, whose economy is deeply exposed to shifts in global tech supply chains, securing early 6G spectrum and standards influence is a strategic priority.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsungs_6G_positioning\"><\/span>Samsung\u2019s 6G positioning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Samsung\u00a0has been building its 6G credentials methodically. The company published a 6G white paper outlining its vision for AI-native and sustainable communications, demonstrated 6G technologies alongside global partners at the Silicon Valley Future Wireless Summit in November 2025, and showcased AI-RAN capabilities at Mobile World Congress in March 2026. The ISAC collaboration with LG Uplus extends that work from lab demonstrations to field validation on a live commercial network.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership pairs Samsung\u2019s research capabilities with LG Uplus\u2019s operational infrastructure, a combination that matters because ISAC performance in controlled environments may differ significantly from real-world networks with interference, building reflections, and variable traffic loads.\u00a0Samsung\u2019s broader ambitions\u00a0in AI and semiconductor manufacturing give it a vertically integrated stake in 6G infrastructure that few competitors can match.<\/p>\n<p>Commercial 6G deployment is not expected until the early 2030s, and ISAC will need to clear both technical and regulatory hurdles before it replaces dedicated sensing equipment at scale. But the technology represents a genuine shift in what a wireless network can do, and Samsung and LG Uplus are now testing whether the physics holds up outside the lab.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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