Quantum-Enhanced Hardware Platforms for 6G Mobile Edge Computing

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Abstract

6G will push mobile edge computing to strict limits in latency, energy, security, and resilience. We evaluate the feasibility of Mobile Edge Quantum Computing (MEQC) with a hardware-grounded framework comparing six leading modalities: NV centers, silicon spins, superconducting circuits, trapped ions, neutral atoms, and photonic processors against edge metrics (SWaP, temperature envelope, control/I/O bandwidth, readout throughput, maintainability, and maturity). We scope only shallow variational loops and Grover-class search under realistic trainability/noise limits, and outline three integration patterns (tightly coupled, LAN-attached, and in-network) with PQC-first security and selective QKD. NV and Si spins emerge as the most credible edge options; photonics fits networking; others suit central-edge/cloud. Our contribution is a deployability-oriented comparison, edge integration patterns, and standards-anchored guidance for architects.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2025 IEEE Future Networks World Forum
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Number of pages6
ISBN (electronic)979-8-3315-9193-9
ISBN (print)979-8-3315-9194-6
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - Jan 2026
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesIEEE Future Networks World Forum (FNWF)
ISSN2770-7660

Conference

Title2025 IEEE Future Networks World Forum
SubtitleBeyond Connectivity: 6g for a Sustainable and Intelligent Future
Abbreviated titleFNWF 2025
Duration10 - 12 November 2025
Website
LocationSheraton Grand Bengaluru Hotel & Convention Center
CityBangalore
CountryIndia

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0001-8469-9573/work/210352922

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Keywords

  • 6G Networks, Edge Computing, Hybrid Architecture, Mobile Edge Quantum Computing, Quantum Hardware Evaluation, Quantum Processing Units