Papers
11
Total Citations
533
H-Index
6
About
Hans D. Schotten is a prominent researcher specializing in next-generation wireless communications, industrial automation, and the convergence of 5G/6G technologies with Industry 4.0 applications. His work sits at a critical intersection of mobile networking and smart manufacturing, positioning him as a leading voice in shaping how advanced connectivity transforms industrial environments. Schotten's most influential contribution is his participation in the European 6G flagship project Hexa-X, whose vision paper has garnered an impressive 288 citations, reflecting the field's appetite for credible roadmaps beyond 5G. His sustained focus on 5G as an enabler for Industry 4.0 — explored across multiple papers from 2018 to 2022 — has helped establish foundational frameworks for replacing wired factory infrastructure with flexible, wireless alternatives. Notably, his work on integrating 5G with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) addresses one of industrial automation's most demanding challenges: deterministic, ultra-reliable communication on the factory floor. More recently, Schotten has extended his research into cyber-physical production systems, live service migration, and digital twins for 6G testbeds, demonstrating a forward-thinking research trajectory. With cumulative citations exceeding 500 across his top works, his contributions are invaluable for students and engineers seeking to understand how cutting-edge wireless technologies will underpin the factories and networks of tomorrow.
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- 35G as Enabler for Industrie 4.0 Use Cases: Challenges and Concepts62 citations · 2018
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- 7Deterministic Planning for Flexible Intralogistics6 citations · 2021
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- 9Leveraging Machine Learning for Industrial Wireless Communications4 citations · 2021
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