Use Cases

The University of Glasgow have created a bi-directional teleoperation of a robotic arm allowing patients to receive specialist healthcare remotely. This emerging technology can be applied to dentistry where a remote specialist can conduct an inspection of a patients mouth in real-time with the assistance of a localised dentistry nurse.

NYU Langone Health partnered with Jacobs to implement a future-proofed 5G network to allow them to seamlessly integrate cutting edge medical technologies into their care services supporting patient monitoring, VR pain management, physiotherapy and medical training and increasing safety, efficiency and improving patient welfare.

The West Midlands 5G Connected Ambulance provides an innovative new way to connect patients, ambulance staff and remote medical experts in real time. Paramedics can send 360° images and make secure video calls to doctors from the scene or in transit before arrival at the hospital to aid diagnosis and optimise treatment time.

Nokia deployed its Digital Automation Cloud at Oulu University Hospital allowing staff to locate and track beds, wheelchairs and other equipment in real-time using asset tags. The Cloud also provides secure and reliable wireless connectivity creating the  ideal infrastructure for robots to assist with certain tasks freeing up staff time.

Jacobs used 5G technology to enable the UK’s first Connected ‘Road Sensor Network’. 5G sensors collect, process and share real-time traffic, emissions and weather data to improve safety for road users, enable predictive maintenance, reduce negative effects on the environment and save commuter’s time.

AT&T and the US Department of Defence used 5G technology to create a smart warehouse where artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual and augmented reality were applied to maintenance, prototyping and operations applications. This technology improved efficiency, accuracy, timeliness, security and safety at the warehouse.

Nokia have installed 5G-enabled sensors and cameras in the Cereixal Tunnel in Spain for assisted driving. This technology monitors vehicle count and traffic flow in real-time, detects the presence of smoke, obstacles on the road such as pedestrians and stopped vehicles, and warns users about congestion, slow vehicles and visibility.

Ericsson demonstrate the capabilities of 5G to increase productivity and worker safety by introducing 5G into the Ports and Logistics industry. High-definition cameras and 3D sensors collect information, in real time, needed by the operator to control the crane’s movements from the safety of the control room.

The Scotland 5G Centre, have supported Digiflec one of the Tay5G Challenge Fund winners, on their 5G Use Case: Connected Intelligence Infrastructure Monitoring (CiiM). This innovative project has undergone trials in Dundee City, where LiDAR sensors offer precise traffic data for improved road management in Dundee.

Ericsson demonstrate how 5G-enabled technology can transform manufacturing, introducing autonomous mobile robots, asset condition monitoring, Augmented and Virtual Reality and digital twins. This technology increases employee satisfaction, decreases downtime, improves safety and efficiency and reduces costs.

AT&T and Whirlpool have used 5G technology to enable a fleet of Automated Guided Vehicles. The first phase of the 5G rollout covered 200,000 square feet in the factory resulting in significant cost savings, reduced damage, increased customer satisfaction due to quicker reaction times and flexibility.

The University of Glasgow combine teleoperations with sensing and imaging technology to showcase how scientists can work remotely, sharing high quality images and data in real-time while ensuring the conditions of the clean room, lab and storage areas are monitored and maintained.

JET Connectivity has built  a unique floating 5G and live data system, specifically designed to combat the current challenges being faced offshore across a range of industries with a lack of affordable, reliable connectivity. Industries connect to the robust 5G network without the need for specialist equipment and are immediately able to use internet and voice capabilities.

At its South West Dairy Development Centre in Somerset, Agri-EPI Centre along with their partners used 5G technology to measure, monitor and analyse grass feed and automate milk production through collecting data from cows in real-time. 5G allowed for multiple sensors to be connected to the cows, relaying data back in real-time to the cloud for processing.

The Scotland 5G Centre, have supported James Hutton Institute (JHI), one of the Tay5G Challenge Fund winners, on their 5G Use Case. At JHI research farm in Invergowrie, a 5G private network antenna with a medium power broadcasting licence have been rolled out, to provide data connectivity to the majority of the land area on site. The project looks at automating irrigation for efficient water use and retrofitting autosteer.

The Scotland 5G Centre, have supported Scotland Re:Design, one of the Tay5G Challenge Fund winners, on their 5G Use Case Hidden Floors. 5G technology can create a more immersive fashion show viewing experiences, through AR, VR and innovative holographic content, where the clothes, models and showcasing of garments is all constructed digitally. To gain further insight into this specific 5G application, take a look at the Use Case summary provided by clicking on the image and watch the associated video below.

Ericsson demonstrate how drones can be used to conduct site inspections of nuclear power plants. An extremely hazardous environment, workers get exposed to approximately 10% of the annual limit for radiation exposure after just 1-2 minutes of reactor inspection. However with 5G, drones can inspect the reactors, providing secure footage.

The race against climate change and the huge increase in energy prices presents huge challenges for organisations, a simple and effective 5G solution like the University of Glasgow’s Persuasive Energy Conscious Network, can help businesses in assessing their energy usage behaviours and work towards improving it.