G REIGNS, a subsidiary of HTC Group, has embarked on a collaborative endeavor with Nissan Motor Company, deploying a private 5G network to enhance Nissan’s virtual reality (VR) capabilities in manufacturing. This bespoke network supports HTC’s VIVE VR technology, intending to refine the carmaker’s design and production processes.
This network is customized specifically for enterprise use, diverging from typical 5G solutions. It boasts compatibility with open radio access network (RAN) interfaces and adheres to cloud-native virtual RAN standards. According to G REIGNS’ press release, this standalone system utilizes HTC’s proprietary 5G standalone technology.
One key highlight of this deployment is its exclusion from public 5G infrastructure. Operated as an entirely edge-based system, it allows Nissan to shield its sensitive design data effectively, significantly diminishing risks of data leakage. The resultant VR setup enables an immersive wireless design environment, connecting headsets and computers to the network in a secure and interference-free manner.
Nissan’s integration of VIVE VR technology represents a substantial leap in collaborative capacity. Previous wireless systems struggled with latency and bandwidth limitations, disrupting virtual meetings and impeding teamwork efficiency. The newly implemented edge setup facilitates real-time interaction with high-resolution 3D models, accommodating over ten participants simultaneously.
Nissan’s design team now benefits from a more immersive collaboration space, chasing what G REIGNS claims to be a new standard for 5G-enabled VR in industrial design. This innovation, alongside improvements in latency and precision, bolsters both design creativity and productivity.
G REIGNS’ ongoing endeavors extend beyond Nissan’s deployment. At the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the company plans to showcase advancements in private 5G technology, alongside collaborations with MediaTek on hybrid 6G computing. This futuristic approach aims to further transcend current computing constraints through decentralization and integration across cloud, RAN, and edge devices.
Adrian Tung, general manager at G REIGNS, emphasizes the potential for private 5G in reshaping industrial communications. “By integrating private 5G with remote streaming, edge computing, and open network systems, we deliver highly secure, cost-effective, and modular solutions…. This innovation has not only accelerated product development, but also provided a new collaborative model for design development communications,” Tung stated.