Green Reinforcement and Split Learning Framework for Edge-Fog-Cloud Continuum in 6G Networks

Dua, Amit; Jindal, Anish; Singh Aujla, Gagangeet; Sun, Hongjian

Abstract

6G applications rely on data-intensive AI models for network optimization. These demand a scalable and energy-efficient framework to handle massive device networks with stringent latency requirements which current solutions struggle to support. Even though reinforcement learning (RL) and split learning have matured to provide commercial solutions elsewhere. Current solutions in 6G have not used them systematically to achieve the sustainability goals. In this paper, we propose a three-layer framework that minimizes energy consumption of the communication system capable of handling large number of devices. The proposed solution uses RL agents at the edge layer to mathematically model the system and communicate to fog layer for aggregation. The aggregated feature maps are further communicated to cloud layer for global model training. We use split learning for communication and training, the learning at each device are communicated for global model creation effectively. Each edge device improves the overall RL model where system matures quickly consuming minimal energy. The proposed framework's efficacy has been tested extensively for accuracy and scalability, in terms of energy consumption, latency and memory utilizations. The simulation results validate the claims of maturity in models across edge, fog and cloud levels.

Citation

Dua, A., Jindal, A., Singh Aujla, G., & Sun, H. (2025, June). Green Reinforcement and Split Learning Framework for Edge-Fog-Cloud Continuum in 6G Networks. Presented at 2025 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), Montreal, Canada

• Presentation Conference Type: Edited Proceedings
• Conference Name: 2025 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC)
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2025
• Acceptance Date: Jan 17, 2025
• Deposit Date: Jan 18, 2025
• Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: Index Terms-6G Networks; Green Computing; Reinforcement Learning; Split Learning; Multi-Layer Architecture; Energy ef- ficiency
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/3342063