This use case is aimed at creating a holographic support for distance learning environments.
Partners: 5G Catalunya, 5G Barcelona, MWCapital
Sector: Media and entertainment
The objective is to add value to the distance education environment, achieving a feeling of physical proximity between teachers and students. For this, the holographic presence of the speaker is used, who can establish bi-directional communication with his students.
5G communication allows the different participants to interact with each other and have a conversation, thus breaking the obstacles of remote communication.
Expected impact and benefit provided by 5G
The use of a 5G network allows it to have a high capacity to send information with a very low network latency (response time) that makes it possible to send and display holograms in a bidirectional way.
This pilot, in which the Barcelona City Police and Bombers participate, responds to the three basic pillars of security: prevention, rapid intervention and drawing conclusions by analyzing situations that have already occurred.
In these three areas the quality and speed of access to information are key and this pilot shows how 5G technology brings a series of decisive improvements:
Video images are key for the analysis and definition of emergency or urban safety situations. 5G networks allow data transmission with minimal latency, which together with high bandwidth and the use of artificial intelligence will allow law enforcement agencies to anticipate, detect and analyze situations and thus make decisions efficiently and effectively.
The remote management of urban devices such as video cameras located in furniture streamlines the management of emergencies and contributes to generating a safe, hierarchical and traceable environment for sharing resources.
This pilot is aimed at showing how the host-neutral model allows efficient and flexible 5G network deployment and extends connectivity services to shady areas and areas where network resource needs are highly seasonal, such as beaches.
This pilot is aimed at showing how the host-neutral model allows efficient and flexible 5G network deployment and extends connectivity services to shady areas and areas where network resource needs are highly seasonal, such as beaches.
The objective is to implement an efficient and dynamic multi-operator neutral network in a tourist area that suffers from very different variations and peaks in the number of users.
Connectivity has become a basic and fundamental need in the work and leisure environment. Quality and speed connectivity in voice and image transmission offered by 5G:
Data rate 10 to 100 times better than 4G networks.
Response time (latency) of 1 millisecond.
1000 times faster bandwidth per unit area.
Up to 100 more connected devices per unit area.
Operators need to carry out an efficient network deployment and for this the role of the neutral operator and the sharing of resources are necessary.
Based on this pilot, a neutral network will be deployed on a beach in the El Barcelonés region that will allow future sharing of resources between the different operators.
In this way, operators could offer a higher quality service and increase their coverage to areas that, until now, remained in shadow due to deployment costs.
This project, in which Fira de Barcelona intervenes, aims to provide mobility solutions in large closed spaces in a sustainable way.
Partners: 5G Catalunya, 5G Barcelona, MWCapital
Sector: Transportation
Fira de Barcelona, one of the most important trade fair organizations in Europe by volume and quality of its events, has an enclosure made up of different pavilions, and is currently in the process of expansion.
The mobility of visitors at large-scale events and fairs causes attendees to stop visiting certain pavilions due to the long distances to travel. One solution to facilitate mobility is to create and enable a flexible and dynamic 5G shuttle bus service that works automatically, without a driver.
With this project, a flexible and private 5G network infrastructure will be applied to provide advanced vehicular communication services to an autonomous bus that will be used to transport passengers between different points of the enclosure.
Having autonomous mobility vehicles with configurable routes inside the venues will make it possible to provide a solution to the restrictions of current mobility services, contributing to the potential of the Fira de Barcelona venues. In addition, it is a project based on sustainability and respect for the environment.
Deleting Loneliness is a collaboration platform that allows older people to participate in experiences and activities remotely and to improve their communication with the environment.
Partners: 5G Barcelona, MWCapital, CISCO, NAE, Vodafone Business and Ajuntament de Barcelona
Sector: Health and Social
Use cases: The pilot aims to combat loneliness and social isolation in older adults. Among others, the following use cases can be mentioned:
The user can make the purchase remotely.
Collaboration with schools with explanations of the elderly directed to the younger ones.
Users participate in discussions on different topics.
Users can create a book club to share opinions, DIY together, cook or start a video call.
Thanks to an immersive experience, they can visit museums, exhibitions, or fairs.
Collaboration with the activities of the day center.
The user can be treated by his/her doctor from home.
Description of technology:
The Deleting Loneliness project, developed by Cisco in collaboration with NAE consists of a videoconference device (CISCO DX80), optimized for very straightforward use, which enables users with health and mobility constraints not only to take part independently in activities such as visiting a museum, belonging to a readers’ club, taking cooking lessons but also to visit the doctor or to contact their grandchildren.
The device incorporates a presence sensor that automatically detects when someone enters the room, wakes up, and provides instructions to start using the device. Each device is personalized to suit personal preferences and tastes. These interests are used to create chat groups with other users (virtual conferencing rooms).
The project integrates portable technologies with 5G and Cisco’s virtual conferencing platform (Webex Teams), which can be entered using a single button. This solution is designed for older persons who live alone or for groups of older persons who live in homes.
Main solution or advance offered by technology:
The novelty lies in the focus on usability and simplicity for older persons, integrated cybernetic security and privacy (which allows the sharing of personal information), an immersive experience based on 5G. In addition, 5G technology allows high-quality videoconferences, minimal delay, and the participation of multiple users in these videoconferences.
ARI is a small personal robot capable of moving and interacting with the user. It is equipped with a camera, microphone, sensors, two processors, and an Android operating system.
Partners: 5G Barcelona, MWCapital, Grup Saltó, Vodafone Business and Barcelona City Council
Sector: Health and Social
Use cases: This pilot tests, among others, the following use cases:
The robot offers conversation, can ask if the person complies with the daily habits and status (medication, food, drink), and asks questions to assess their state.
The robot can follow the person and look for him/her.
Possibility of connection with health professionals through videoconferences.
Activation of services for the elderly when necessary through SOM.
It shows that the robot can send information that will help experts analyze the person’s cognitive status through language.
Description of technology:
ARI is a personal robot on 5G technology capable of moving and interacting with the user to provide support to the elderly. It has a camera, microphone, sensors, two processors, and an Android operating system that recreates a platform for care, support, and supervision for the elderly in the form of a sensitive robot. It can also send information to help analyze the person’s cognitive condition based on the interaction through language.
The robot works thanks to the SOM platform, completely scalable and integrable, as it takes advantage of cloud computing using the latest technology. The application can be used for support and other services via the web and mobile phones. Thus, medical services, emergency services, or maintenance services can be managed in any territory because the solution is multilingual.
A pilot begins in 2020 to test the impact of the project carried out by 5G Barcelona, MWCapital, Grup Saltó, Vodafone Business and the Barcelona City Council, in addition to the collaboration of the i2CAT Foundation and The Institute of Robotics for Dependency Foundation, in which it is intended to test the solution in 10 homes.
Specific cases of use related to medication, mental health, safety, and socialization are evaluated. The pilot users will be 12 elderly people (people aged 65 with a good degree of mental and physical autonomy, who live alone and have a minimum capacity to use technical devices, such as mobile phones).
Main solution or advance offered by technology:
The use of 5G technology enables the robot to perform different actions with the aim of controlling and improving the health status of the person it accompanies. Thus, the robot has data to carry out an evaluation and can connect with external agents when necessary.
The 5G Railway Lab project deploys one of the world’s first railway facilities with 5G coverage between the Plaza España and Europa Fira (FGC) stations.
Partners: 5G Barcelona, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC), Generalitat de Catalunya, MWCapital and Vodafone Business
Sector: Mobility and Smart Cities
Use cases: 5G technology in railway facilities in the city of Barcelona
Description of technology:
The 5G Railway Lab project consists of the deployment of 5G coverage in a railway section of the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) network, specifically in the section that runs from Plaza España station to Europa Fira. This space is a 5G railway laboratory with two objectives. On one hand, explore industrial solutions, railway mobility, and logistics and the management and control of passenger and freight movements. On the other hand, to seek out and test disruptive solutions that have a direct impact on FGC users and help to improve their experience on a functional and entertainment level.
The lab aims at developing, firstly, improvements to internal railway processes and, secondly, to contribute to improve customer experience through the implementation of real-time information systems, the personalization of multimedia entertainment or an increase in the capacity of remote assistance to passengers and applications for the end-user. In the future, the aim is to extend this 5G infrastructure throughout the FGC network.
5G coverage is available at the FGC stations of Plaza España, Magòria-La Campana, Ildefons Cerdà, and Europa Fira, with coverage on the platforms and tunnel (the first tunnel connected with the 5G network in Europe) and the halls of the departure and arrival stations.
Main solution or advance offered by technology:
Thanks to the main characteristics of 5G technology, we consider that it will be a key element in making a qualitative leap in rail services.
Thanks to 360º cameras installed at various points at the Camp Nou, a Virtual Reality system and the 5G network, viewers can teleport to the Camp Nou and live an immersive experience in real-time. The pilot turned the Camp Nou into the first football stadium with dedicated 5G standard coverage and connected MWC19 Barcelona live with a FC Barcelona training session.
Partners: MWCapital, GSMA, Telefónica, FCB
Sector: Media and Entertainment
Use case: Immersive experience at the Camp Nou in real-time.
Description of technology:
The deployment provided the Camp Nou with permanent 5G coverage in the stands and on the pitch, using Telefónica’s commercial band and a standard Ericsson 3GPPP network. During the pilot project, several 360º video cameras, connected by 5G, transmitted live images from the stadium, as well as exclusive contents from a training session of FC Barcelona at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gàmper.
The 5G technology facilitates the upload of video streams between 30 Mbps and up to 200 Mbps for the qualities of 360º in 4k. A streaming server placed in the Edge -closer to the users- allows multiple spectators with 360º glasses to immerse themselves in the best experience that exists today to enjoy a sporting event from a mobile device.
Main solution or advance offered by technology:
The placement of 360º cameras without the need for cables in different places of the Camp Nou allows an immersive experience to be transmitted to any spectator who is at home. Thanks to Virtual Reality glasses, the spectator can watch the game from “La Llotja”, next to the goal, near the benches or, in short, choose the point of view they want at any time, watching and listening to the match as if it were in the field.
This pilot reflects how the technology industry is diversifying into new sectors, becoming increasingly relevant. With immersive reality, spectators experience sports differently, and fans will have unprecedented access, experiencing unique moments by being able to customize their experiences from any angle in 360º.
Cruïlla became the first 5G festival in Europe. Thanks to this initiative, the attendees at its tenth edition experienced what it feels like to enjoy a live concert from stage, beside their favourite artists, using 360° virtual reality and immersive experience.
Partners: Cellnex Telecom, ACCIONA, MASMOVIL, Qwilt y 5G Barcelona
Sector: Media and Entertainment
Use case: 5G technologies applied to virtual reality through a 360° immersive experience at the Cruïlla Festival in Barcelona.
Description of the technology:
To carry out the project, ACCIONA provided the technology for capturing and viewing the 360° images necessary for this experience, with the installation of a 360° stereoscope camera on stage. During streaming this broadcasted the images in 4K to next-generation computers with a capacity to process 180 high-resolution images per second. These devices generated a three-dimensional visual effect to emulate the experience of being on stage with the artists
Cellnex Telecom installed the small cells through which the signal was received and broadcasted, as well as the optical fibre that connected them to servers, the 5G routers and a virtualized core. Spectators’ entire virtual experience practically took place in real time because of the edge computing data processing undertaken at a data centre. Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) was installed at this data centre to perform the functions of broadcasting the images closest to the end user and thus reduce total latency (the time it takes for data to reach the user). Qwilt was in charge of the Open Edge Cloud, a content delivery platform that guarantees the delivery of 360° video streaming to the 3D virtual reality headsets with the maximum quality and minimum latency possible.
MASMOVIL planned the 5G radio network that was used for the 360° immersive experience, using the licenses in the 3.5GHz band, the priority band for deploying 5G, as well as certification for the small cell deployment that was undertaken to ensure the necessary coverage and compliance with all the regulations for such installations.
Main solution or advance offered by the technology:
The result is a better experience for users, who can now feel part of the show.It will be used to encourage the development of new technological experiences in culture and entertainment.
A nectarine farm in Albatàrrec (Lleida) has been the first field connected with 5G in Spain. This is a pioneering initiative and an example of how 5G connectivity can contribute to improving agricultural productivity in rural areas.
Partners: Department of Digital Policies and Public Administration (Generalitat de Catalunya), Cisco, AKIS International, Vodafone, and 5G Barcelona
Collaborators: Department of Agriculture, Branch, Fisheries and Food (Generalitat de Catalunya), Lleida County Council and Albatàrrec City Council
Sector: Rural
Use case: 5G technology for the optimization of the pruning process, key to the improvement of agricultural productivity and the development of the rural sector.
Description of technology:
The pilot project consists of a communication system through which an advisory technician can train and guide one or several operators through a solution that allows the analysis of the particularities of each productive zone and the transfer of the best strategy in real-time in a specific way.
This process has been possible thanks, on the one hand, to Vodafone’s 5G antenna installed in the AKIS International experimental farm in Albatàrrec (Lleida), which provides speed to be able to make the connection in real-time and reduces latency to 5 milliseconds in ideal conditions. It also provides sufficient bandwidth to be able to transmit the images from the device to the specialist technician, achieving up to 1GB per second of download speed and multiplying the number of objects connected to the network by 100.
On the other hand, the Cisco® Connected Worker AR solution offers the possibility of collaboration between different locations. In this case, communication was possible between an operator, located on the farm, and an expert, located in another location, by means of a video call in which video, documents, maps, and images could be shared in real-time.
The device used to make the connection, RealWear HMT, can be operated with voice commands and head gestures, leaving your hands completely free to work on the farm. The solution works with the Expert On-Demand application, a software based on the Webex Teams Software Development Kit (Android SDK 1.0), which runs on the RealWear device connected to the WebEx cloud via the device’s wireless interface.
Main solution or advance offered by technology:
The use of this system can be used for two purposes: for large-scale training purposes or to assist a large brigade of pruners. 5G technology is especially relevant in the second case, as it allows a single agricultural engineer to supervise a large number of operators in real-time, achieving optimization of the pruning process, which is key to determining the achievement of a farm’s production objectives.
In addition, 5G technology can favor the automation process and application of new technologies in the rural sector.
