Tejas Networks has collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies to demonstrate Integrated Sensing and Communication at the India Mobile Congress 2026. As the industry looks beyond 5G and towards 6G, new technological frontiers are being explored to transform communication networks into intelligent digital infrastructure. Integrated Sensing and Communication is one such foundational technology, enabling next-generation wireless networks to function as pervasive radar systems for enhanced situational awareness.

How the Technology Operates

The joint demonstration highlights how Integrated Sensing and Communication can leverage communication signals to detect and track objects in the surrounding environment. This capability applies directly to moving vehicles on city roads and drones in strategic areas, all without requiring dedicated sensing infrastructure. By combining connectivity, sensing, and AI-driven analytics, the technology creates more adaptive, context-aware, and efficient digital infrastructure.

The system brings together a 5G base station alongside Qualcomm Technologies Radio Unit and Distributed Unit chipsets. These hardware components are supported by low-power compute and AI inference capabilities. By enabling connectivity and sensing on a common infrastructure foundation, the setup illustrates how existing 5G networks can evolve to support advanced applications.

Key Applications and Future Architecture

The collaborative project illustrates concrete pathways for network evolution. Specific applications enabled by this setup include:

Drone and vehicle tracking across various operational environments. Traffic management and the monitoring of critical infrastructure. Delivering a tangible step towards the AI-native architecture envisioned for 6G.

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