AmpliTech Powers Northeastern's First Open-Source Massive MIMO AI-RAN Prototype
AmpliTech Group’s O-RAN CAT B 64T64R Massive MIMO radio unit powered Northeastern University’s prototype demonstration of an AI-enabled open-source Massive MIMO AI-RAN system. The trial integrated NVIDIA AI Aerial software for layers 1 and 2, highlighting potential for AI-driven network adaptability and congestion reduction in future 5G/6G deployments.
1. Demonstration of AI-Enabled Massive MIMO
On May 21, 2026, AmpliTech’s O-RAN CAT B 64T64R Massive MIMO radio served as the central hardware in Northeastern University’s open-source prototype AI-RAN demonstration, combining advanced radio hardware with AI processing for the first time in a university-led Massive MIMO trial.
2. Unique Certification and U.S. Leadership
The 64T64R unit is the only O-RAN CAT B radio certified by Northeastern’s Open6G OTIC testing center and stands as the only Massive MIMO radio of its configuration designed and commercialized by an American company.
3. Integration with NVIDIA AI Aerial
The system paired AmpliTech’s MIMO radio with NVIDIA AI Aerial software for real-time layer 1 and layer 2 RAN operations, demonstrating how embedded AI can optimize coverage, capacity, and congestion management in high-density scenarios.
4. Commercial Implications for 5G/6G
The successful prototype underscores the potential for accelerated deployment of AI-driven open RAN architectures in telecommunications, smart campuses, and urban networks, positioning AmpliTech’s platform for broader adoption as carriers evolve toward 5G and 6G.