By combining their expertise, they hope to create innovative solutions that will enhance efficiency and productivity in the industrial sector. This partnership signifies a significant step towards embracing the latest technology trends to drive growth and success. Leveraging the capabilities of 5G Advanced will enable them to unlock new opportunities and revolutionize the way industrial operations are conducted. The collaborative effort is expected to result in cutting-edge solutions that will set new industry standards and pave the way for future advancements.
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Bharti Airtel (Airtel) announced for research partnership to explore the potential of Extended Reality (XR), Digital Twin technologies, and artificial intelligence (AI) in the manufacturing sector, along with Sweden’s Ericsson and Volvo Group.
The companies will be leveraging the power of 5G and 5G Advanced, through this collaboration with an aim to transform industrial operations, enhance workforce training, and drive real-time process optimization, Airtel said in a statement.
The research engagement, to be conducted at the Volvo Group Factory and Volvo Group’s R&D Centre in Bengaluru, will explore futuristic Industrial Metaverse applications, including human and machine interaction and collaboration - use cases that will blend the physical and digital worlds, it said.
“Through this collaboration, our high-speed, low latency 5G network will redefine and transform the manufacturing sector by enabling real-time XR applications for enhanced productivity and efficiencies, unlocking new revenue streams and accelerating the adoption of Industry 4.0 applications,” Sharat Sinha, Director and Chief Executive Officer – Airtel Business said.
Learnings from this research partnership will enable enhanced efficiency and foster innovation in the manufacturing arena, providing a digital platform for immersive training and real-time process optimization through the introduction of cutting-edge AI technologies, the companies said.
“Our industry is undergoing a once in a lifetime transformation driven by the emerging trends across automation, connectivity, and alternative energy carriers – tools which will be key in our ambitions to be Net Zero and shape a sustainable future for all. This transformation also includes the way we work and collaborate across our industrial and R&D sites...5G, coupled with Extended Reality applications, will help foster innovation as well as collaboration between our sites and engineers, in real-time, through the power of connectivity and digitalization backed by advanced AI technologies,” Kamal Bali, President and MD, Volvo Group India, said.
As industries increasingly adopt digital transformation, this initiative will help networks support the growing demand for XR-driven innovations, aiding businesses to improve productivity and scale operations seamlessly, the companies said.
“As India embraces Industry 4.0, 5G will be a game-changer towards enabling intelligent, connected, and immersive industrial experiences. This collaboration with Airtel and Volvo Group underscores Ericsson’s commitment to driving innovation through 5G and Extended Reality. The research insights will be instrumental in shaping the future of industrial digitalization, not just in India but globally,” Nitin Bansal, Managing Director, Ericsson India, said.
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