Guest Editorial: 6G Mission-Critical Internet of Things

With the widespread adoption of diverse IoT applications, various vertical IoT deployments has emerged in recent years. Mission-critical IoT applications have gained substantial traction, showing considerable potential in various vertical markets, such as smart medicine and smart manufacturing. Given the significance of high-value mission-critical tasks, timely and reliable control is essential. The emerging sixth-generation (6G) wireless communications and networking system is expected to create new opportunities by supporting mission-critical IoT applications. Technical solutions to improve wireless communications with low latency capabilities and high reliability are needed.