Docomo, Abside team on AI for HAPS communications

NTT Docomo and Abside Networks signed an MoU to develop AI-driven next-generation networks using high-altitude platform stations (HAPS). The partners will work on system architecture, network control and data use, including AI-based forecasting of demand, beams, capacity and spectrum at altitudes around 20km.

• MoU covers HAPS system architecture, network control and data utilisation
• AI will forecast demand and manage radio beams, capacity and interference
• HAPS operate at about 20km, covering mountains and maritime areas
• Abside brings experience from Google's Project Loon and NTN equipment