Belfast Harbour partnered with BT and mixed reality partners Ubimax and VRtuoso to showcase two 5G enabled applications as part of its vision for creating a “Smart Port” and an iconic waterfront for the City.
The first demonstration shows a member of Belfast Harbour’s operations team wearing an augmented reality headset connected to a 5G device. They’ll be seen inspecting one of the Harbour’s cranes and receiving step-by-step maintenance guidance and remote support through video collaboration with a remote expert, via an application server in the cloud. 5G provides the ultrafast speeds and reliability needed, while augmented reality solution specialists Ubimax provide the software for the headsets. These computing devices can easily be worn by any operational staff working out in the Port. The demonstration shows how maintenance activities can be simplified and improved, by delivering information directly to staff when and where they need it. The hands-free headsets are particularly suitable in hazardous environments, where health and safety is essential, and built to work with personal protective equipment such as hard hats.
The second demonstration shows a 5G immersive experience, illustrating how 5G can make virtual reality “boundary-less” by allowing geographically dispersed participants to draw virtual reality content down from the cloud. Participants can then be connected into the same real-time, virtual presentation or training event. Content creation and event sessions are managed using the simple to use VR solution from VRtuoso. Only 5G can provide the connectivity needed for the content download and real time event interaction.
Gerry McQuade, CEO of BT's Enterprise Unit
We’re delighted to be working with Belfast Harbour, Ubimax and VRtuoso to explore the benefits that 5G can bring to the Port and to the City of Belfast.
