In a move to accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 in India, telecom giant Ericsson, automobile major Volvo Group, and telecom service provider Bharti Airtel have announced a research partnership. The collaboration aims to explore the use of Extended Reality (XR), Digital Twin technologies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the manufacturing sector.
Focus on 5G and Advanced Industrial Applications
The partnership will leverage 5G and 5G Advanced technologies to transform industrial operations, enhance workforce training, and optimize manufacturing processes in real-time. Research will be conducted at Volvo Group’s Factory and R&D Centre in Bengaluru, focusing on futuristic ‘Industrial Metaverse’ applications that improve human-machine collaboration.
Key Benefits of the Initiative
- Innovation in Manufacturing: 5G-powered Extended Reality (XR) applications will enable seamless collaboration between engineers and manufacturing sites in real time.
- Advanced Workforce Training: Digital tools will help upskill employees and enhance training through immersive experiences.
- Operational Efficiency: Smart factory solutions will optimize industrial operations, reduce downtime, and improve productivity.
- New Business Opportunities: The partnership is expected to unlock new revenue streams and business models for telecom and manufacturing sectors.
Industry Leaders Speak on the Collaboration
Kamal Bali, President and MD, Volvo Group India, stated that 5G and XR applications will help foster real-time innovation and connectivity between engineers and industrial sites.
Sharat Sinha, Director & CEO, Airtel Business, highlighted that Airtel’s high-speed, low-latency 5G network will redefine manufacturing by enabling real-time XR applications, boosting productivity and efficiency.
Nitin Bansal, MD, Ericsson India, emphasized that this research will play a crucial role in shaping the future of industrial digitalization in India and across the globe.
Paving the Way for Industrial Digital Transformation
With the rapid adoption of digital technologies in manufacturing, this initiative is expected to support India’s transition to Industry 4.0 and beyond. The insights from this research will contribute to building an ecosystem where network technologies and advanced industrial applications drive digital transformation and innovation.
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