AI and Digital Twins in 6G Networks Training Course

Foundations: Digital Twins and 6G Convergence

• Application of digital twin concepts to telecom networks
• 6G service classes and requirements that necessitate twin usage
• Data sources, fidelity levels, and managing the twin lifecycle

Modeling 6G Components and Environments

• Representing RAN elements, fronthaul/midhaul/backhaul, and edge compute within twin models
• Considerations for channel, propagation, and THz/mmWave modeling
• Temporal granularity and synchronization strategies between digital and physical layers

Simulation & Co-simulation Architectures

• Comparing standalone simulation with co-simulation using real network telemetry
• Utilizing Ns-3, Unity, and emulation toolchains for integrated testing
• Strategies for scaling large-scale twin scenarios

AI-Native Optimization Techniques

• Applying supervised and reinforcement learning for radio resource management
• Employing online learning, transfer learning, and domain adaptation for twin-to-field transfer
• Establishing closed-loop control workflows and policy deployment patterns

Real-Time Telemetry, Inference, and Feedback Loops

• Architecting streaming telemetry and optimizing low-latency inference placement
• Evaluating edge vs. cloud inference trade-offs and model partitioning
• Designing safe feedback loops and implementing human-in-the-loop controls

Digital Twin Fidelity, Validation & Uncertainty Quantification

• Defining metrics for twin accuracy and implementing validation methodologies
• Techniques for quantifying and mitigating model uncertainty
• Leveraging digital twins for SLA verification and performance assurance

Orchestration, Automation & Intent-Driven Operations

• Integrating twins with orchestration planes and intent-based APIs
• Developing CI/CD and testing pipelines for twin models and ML artifacts
• Implementing policy engines and automated remediation strategies

Security, Privacy & Trust in Twin-Enabled Networks

• Ensuring data governance, privacy-preserving modeling, and federated twin approaches
• Addressing threat models related to twin synchronization and model integrity
• Establishing auditing, provenance, and explainability for AI-driven decisions

Case Studies and Domain Applications

• Industrial automation and networked digital twins for manufacturing
• Validation of mobility, autonomous systems, and XR services
• Operational examples focusing on predictive maintenance and capacity planning

Hands-On Labs and Mini-Project

• Constructing a small-scale digital twin of a RAN segment using ns-3 and a visualization engine
• Training a lightweight ML model for anomaly detection using twin-generated data
• Implementing a closed-loop test: telemetry → model inference → policy change in simulation

Summary and Next Steps