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Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for 6G and Beyond: A Comprehensive Survey from Theory to Deployment

Prasetyo Putranto·Anis Amazigh Hamza·Sameh Mabrouki·Nasrullah Armi·Iyad Dayoub
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As the wireless research community moves toward shaping the vision of sixth-generation (6G) networks, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) have emerged as a promising technology for controlling the propagation environment. Although RIS has not yet been standardized, its versatile applications and enabling capabilities have attracted growing attention in both academia and industry. This survey presents a comprehensive review of RIS technology spanning theoretical foundations, design aspects, and practical deployment considerations. In contrast to existing surveys that focus on isolated aspects, this work offers an integrated view covering use cases, control mechanisms, channel sounding methodologies, and channel estimation strategies. Each of these topics is reviewed through the lens of recent literature, synthesizing the latest advancements to provide updated insights for both academic researchers and industry practitioners. It further addresses emerging topics such as standardization activities and industrial perspectives, which are often overlooked in prior literature. By bridging theoretical insights with practical challenges, this survey aims to provide a holistic understanding of RIS and support its evolution from a research concept toward real-world implementation.

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Prasetyo Putranto, Anis Amazigh Hamza, Sameh Mabrouki, Nasrullah Armi, Iyad Dayoub. 2025-06-24. Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for 6G and Beyond: A Comprehensive Survey from Theory to Deployment. https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.19526

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