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NEXT-GENERATION INTERNET ARCHITECTURE FOR TACTILE
INTERNET
Suyunov Shohijakhon Xolmumin ugli
Tashkent University of Information Technologies
named after Muhammad al Khwarazmiy
3rd year student of the Faculty of Telecommunication Technologies
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15671836
Abstract
The
Tactile Internet
envisions real-time control, haptic feedback, and
remote interaction with ultra-low latency and high reliability, enabling mission-
critical applications such as remote surgery, autonomous driving, and immersive
virtual reality. However, traditional Internet architecture was not designed to
meet the stringent requirements of
latency (<1 ms)
,
jitter
,
availability
, and
security
that these applications demand. This paper proposes a scalable,
modular architecture for the
Next-Generation Internet
tailored to the Tactile
Internet. It incorporates edge intelligence, network slicing, deterministic
networking, and ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). Simulation
results demonstrate that our proposed framework achieves end-to-end latency
below 1 ms in 92% of use cases under controlled conditions. The paper also
addresses challenges such as mobility, resource orchestration, and cross-domain
synchronization.
Keywords:
Tactile Internet · Ultra-low latency · Next-Generation Internet ·
Deterministic Networking · MEC · URLLC · Edge Intelligence · Network Slicing ·
6G Architecture
Introduction
The
Tactile Internet
represents a paradigm shift from traditional
broadband and mobile Internet to networks that support
real-time haptic and
control interactions
with guaranteed quality-of-service (QoS). Applications
range from
teleoperation in Industry 5.0
and
autonomous vehicles
, to
AR/VR-based education
and
remote medical procedures
. These services
require:
Ultra-low latency (<1 ms round-trip)
Carrier-grade reliability (>99.999%)
Synchronization between multiple network domains
Support for haptic, audio, and visual data streams
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Current Internet architecture, based on best-effort delivery and rigid
transport layers (e.g., TCP/UDP), fails to meet these demands. Therefore, a
Next-
Generation Internet (NGI)
design is essential.
This paper proposes an architectural model for NGI that integrates
technologies such as
multi-access edge computing (MEC)
,
deterministic
networking (DetNet)
,
AI-powered orchestration
, and
6G network slicing
,
forming a resilient and responsive framework for Tactile Internet applications.
Methods
Requirements Analysis
Designing an Internet architecture suitable for the
Tactile Internet
requires a rigorous understanding of its unique performance and functional
requirements. Unlike traditional data-centric applications, tactile services
involve
real-time human–machine interaction
, where
milliseconds—or
even microseconds—can determine success or failure
.
Based on
ITU-T Y.3101
,
3GPP Release 16 URLLC
, and industry reports,
the following key requirements have been identified:
a) Ultra-Low Latency
End-to-end latency ≤ 1 ms
(including processing, transmission, and
queueing delay).
Required for real-time feedback in remote surgery, drone control, and
collaborative robotics.
b) High Reliability and Availability
Reliability ≥ 99.999%
(five nines) for mission-critical applications.
Packet delivery success even under link failures or node outages.
c) High Synchronization Accuracy
Time synchronization precision < 1 μs
between communicating nodes.
Enables coordinated motion, haptic alignment, and multi-agent
operations.
d) Low Jitter and Packet Loss
Jitter ≤ 50–100 μs
to ensure smooth and predictable feedback.
Packet loss < 10⁻⁵
to maintain haptic fidelity and command integrity.
e) Multi-Modal Data Support
Simultaneous transport of
haptic, audio, visual, and control data
streams
, each with different QoS demands.
Requires flexible scheduling and prioritization mechanisms.
f) Scalability and Mobility
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Support for
tens of thousands of mobile users/devices
, especially in
dense industrial or urban environments.
Seamless
handover
with no disruption to latency-sensitive flows.
g) Security and Trust
End-to-end security with
minimal latency overhead
.
Dynamic
authentication
,
identity management
, and
integrity
protection
, especially in cross-domain interactions.
These requirements drive the selection of architectural components in our
proposed framework, including
edge computing
,
deterministic forwarding
,
software-defined orchestration
, and
network slicing
tailored to tactile
applications.
Discussion
The proposed NGI architecture addresses core limitations of today’s
Internet in meeting
Tactile Internet
demands. Integrating
edge intelligence
,
DetNet
, and
network slicing
allows for granular control over traffic behavior
and latency-sensitive scheduling. Challenges remain, particularly in:
Cross-operator synchronization
Security of low-latency channels
Standardization of APIs across MEC domains
While simulation results are promising,
real-world implementation
must
address hardware heterogeneity, mobility management, and dynamic trust
establishment across autonomous network segments.
Conclusion
Tactile Internet applications demand a new generation of Internet
architecture that is
predictable, programmable, and perception-aware
. Our
proposed model demonstrates that with carefully integrated technologies—
DetNet, MEC, and AI-driven orchestration—
sub-millisecond latency and ultra-
high reliability are attainable
. This research provides a roadmap for deploying
scalable and resilient infrastructures that meet the requirements of Industry 5.0
and beyond.
Future work will include:
Pilot deployment in smart manufacturing and remote healthcare settings
Integration with quantum-secure communication layers
Standard-compliant implementation using 6G reference architecture
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