Uncrewed Vehicles (UVs) functioning as autonomous agents are anticipated to play a crucial role in the 6th Generation of wireless networks. Their seamless integration, cost-effectiveness, and the additional controllability through motion planning make them an attractive deployment option for a wide range of applications, both as assets in the network (e.g., mobile base stations) and as consumers of network services (e.g., autonomous delivery systems). However, despite their potential, the convergence of UVs and wireless systems brings forth numerous challenges that require attention from both academia and industry. This paper then aims to offer a comprehensive overview encompassing the transformative possibilities as well as the significant challenges associated with UV-assisted next-generation wireless communications. Considering the diverse landscape of possible application scenarios, problem formulations, and mathematical tools related to UV-assisted wireless systems, the underlying core theme of this paper is the unification of the problem space, providing a structured framework to understand the use cases, problem formulations, and necessary mathematical tools. Overall, the paper sets forth a clear understanding of how uncrewed vehicles can be integrated in the 6G ecosystem, paving the way towards harnessing the full potential at this intersection.

翻译：作为自主智能体的无人载具（UVs）预计将在第六代无线网络中发挥关键作用。其无缝集成性、成本效益以及通过运动规划实现的额外可控性，使其成为广泛应用场景中极具吸引力的部署方案——既可作为网络资产（例如移动基站），也可作为网络服务的消费者（例如自主配送系统）。然而，尽管潜力巨大，无人载具与无线系统的融合仍带来诸多需要学术界与产业界共同应对的挑战。本文旨在全面综述无人载具辅助下一代无线通信所带来的变革性潜力及其面临的重大挑战。鉴于无人载具辅助无线系统涉及多样化的应用场景、问题建模与数学工具，本文的核心主题在于统一问题空间，为理解应用案例、问题建模及所需数学工具提供结构化框架。总体而言，本文清晰阐述了无人载具如何融入6G生态系统，为充分释放该交叉领域的潜能铺平道路。