Here are some predictions about how 6G technology could revolutionize the workplaces of the future:

1. Improving online connections – Instead of spending hours in 2D video meetings, we could have 3D meetings in digital spaces, where our avatars would have “real” eye contact. We would be able to meet in groups and even express body language in real-time. If we need to hold a private meeting, we could switch all participants out and find a quiet virtual space to connect. And if we want to experience visiting a factory or trying out a product, we could simply “teleport” to a digital twin and experience it from there.

2. Enhancing training experiences with VR and AR – With 6G technology, companies could provide immersive VR and AR training experiences that streamline knowledge transfer between teams and boost knowledge retention. Honeywell, an aerospace and engineering conglomerate, is already using AR and VR to improve its training efforts. The company equips new hires with mixed reality headsets and enables them to “see” the work other employees are doing. As the new hires mimic the tasks, the VR and AR technology overlays information that guides them as they learn.

3. Experiencing the new social media world: In the future, we will no longer use our smartphones to visit someone’s 2D profile. Instead, we will use mixed reality glasses with 6G connectivity to visit people’s 3D worlds, which will be rendered in real-time and personalized just for us. For instance, we could visit someone’s virtual home and admire their art and 3D-rendered holiday memories. Or we could meet up with our new and existing social media connections on a virtual planet for a fireside chat.

4. The transformation of healthcare: 6G technology will revolutionize healthcare. With lightning-fast data speeds, we will have smart sensors that float through our bloodstream and monitor every aspect of our health. These connected devices will continuously collect data and analyze information to make recommendations and predict health issues before they arise. We will also see smart devices that can issue physical assistance and medications, supported by continuously updated digital representations of ourselves online.

These new advances will enable healthcare to move from its current reactive approach to a predictive, personalized model. This will revolutionize the way we take care of our health in the future and have a significant impact on anyone who currently works in healthcare.

5. Hitting the streets with 6G: Real-time 4D maps enabled by 6G connectivity will assist in managing the extreme traffic conditions of our future cities, including autonomous vehicles on the ground and in the air. With the accurate sensors installed in vehicles and at base stations, your daily commute experience will be enhanced with the quickest and most comfortable route possible.