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5G networks will improve the capabilities of augmented reality and artificial intelligence in factory settings. This will ultimately increase performance, productivity, safety, and lower the costs of manufacturing.
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In the North West, BAE Systems is testing a ‘factory of the future’ to demonstrate how military aircraft could be built. The experimental hub is using robotic assembly, reconfigurable product assembly lines and VR and AR to advance manufacturing on the UK’s next-generation combat aircraft system, Tempest.
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Can't get to the next match or concert? No matter, 5G is set to revolutionise the fan experience by using AR and VR to make fans feel as if they are actually at a game or at a gig.
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In 2021 EE launched the world’s first 5G AR Foosball tournament live from Wembley Stadium. This competition offered foosball fans the chance to go head-to-head with famous faces including Gareth Southgate, Chelcee Grimes.
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5G technologies will enable intelligent self-driving lorries to transport goods in and out of factories and ports increasing efficiency and distribution.
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In 2022 Nissan's Sunderland factory trialled and tested the UK's first self-driving automated 40-tonne zero-emission truck to distribute parts and assemblies across the Nissan plant.
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5G technologies will allow pre-emptive maintenance, helping cranes to work out for themselves when they need to be fixed, which means they can work all day and all night, thereby increasing efficiency and safety.
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The Port of Felixstowe, the UK's largest port, is investing £200m in 5G technologies which can handle massive volumes of data which wouldn't be possible using 4G.
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Mobile connectivity allows people to use e-tickets stored on their mobile phones instead of paper tickets which helps save the environment and is much easier to use and harder to lose or forget. In addition, companies can offer additional services and information, such as the ability to purchase food and drink or merchandise.
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E-tickets can be used to book any number of things, such as flights, a table at a restaurant, or to catch a train, not to mention to watch your favourite sports club. The world’s first e-ticket was issued by Southwest Airlines in 1994.
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5G technologies will help revolutionise the UK manufacturing and industrial sectors by helping to advance robotic assembly, changeable product assembly lines, and the use of virtual and advanced reality for assembly, maintenance and inspection activities.
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The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) North West is leading a consortium of global companies to develop the 5G Factory of the Future, and was awarded £9.5m by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
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Ports, connected via 5G private networks, can use the increased capabilities of 5G to capture information and process data in real-time to enable quicker decision-making, manage traffic better, reduce their environmental impact, and improve safety.
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Belfast Harbour announced with BT a UK and Ireland first in 2022 to build and manage a live 5G Private Network to enhance safety, security, and sustainability across the Harbour Estate.
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