Intelligent metasurfaces: digitalized, programmable, and intelligent platforms.

Area of Science:

• Electromagnetics
• Materials Science
• Computer Science

Background:

• Conventional metasurfaces lack dynamic control and adaptive capabilities.
• Emerging intelligent metasurfaces integrate advanced functionalities for enhanced performance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the concept and characteristics of intelligent metasurfaces.
• To highlight the integration potential of intelligent metasurfaces with other smart technologies.
• To discuss the prospective impact of metasurface-based smart systems.

Main Methods:

• Conceptualization of intelligent metasurfaces based on digitalization, programmability, and intelligence.
• Integration of metasurfaces with detection, artificial neural networks, and feedback systems.
• Exploration of smart platform development.

Main Results:

• Intelligent metasurfaces possess unique characteristics distinguishing them from conventional ones.
• Smart platforms can be realized by integrating intelligent metasurfaces with sensing and AI capabilities.
• Demonstrated the potential for advanced functionalities through integration.

Conclusions:

• Intelligent metasurfaces represent a significant advancement over traditional metasurfaces.
• Metasurface-based smart systems are poised to be crucial in next-generation wireless communications.
• These systems will also be vital for advanced sensing technologies and artificial intelligence.