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NC State University · Intelligent Wireless

The Future of Intelligent Wireless Networked Systems

xGI brings together communications, AI, sensing, hardware, and autonomous systems to build the technologies that define the FutureG era.

Close-up of an RF / microwave circuit developed at xGI
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Our Mission

The xGI Initiative at NC State advances the future of intelligent wireless networked systems through interdisciplinary research spanning communications, networking, AI, sensing, hardware, and autonomous applications. By integrating innovations across the wireless stack — from RF platforms and O-RAN architectures to AI-native networks and large-scale testbeds — xGI develops transformative technologies for next-generation communication, sensing, and connected systems. Through strong partnerships with industry and government, xGI accelerates innovation and real-world impact while positioning NC State as a national leader in next-generation technologies.

Our Vision

xGI envisions a future where communications, sensing, and intelligence are deeply integrated into a unified wireless fabric.

Research

Five areas. One wireless fabric.

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SkyShare accepted to ACM MobiCom 2026

SkyShare has been accepted to ACM MobiCom 2026.

SlotScope accepted to ACM WiNTECH 2026

SlotScope has been accepted to ACM WiNTECH 2026.

Two tutorials accepted to IEEE MILCOM 2026

Two tutorials — T1: “Autonomous AI/ML for AI-native 6G Networks” and T2: “NTN in 5G-Advanced and 6G” — have been accepted to IEEE MILCOM 2026. Each features hands-on demonstrations: NeuralSmith for T1 and SpaceNet for T2.

CellSense accepted to IEEE MILCOM 2026

CellSense has been accepted to IEEE MILCOM 2026.

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NC STATEUNIVERSITYEventOct 13–14, 2026Hunt Library, NC State

OAI Foundation Hands-on Workshop at NC State

Speaker: OpenAirInterface (OAI) Foundation

Topic: Hands-on with the OAI software stack — RAN, Core Network & OAM