UK, South Korea team up for 5G transport technology
The UK Government has announced the winner of a £2.4 million joint project with South Korea to develop new 5G experiences for users of public transport. The 5G RailNext consortium has been selected to test how 5G can deliver uninterrupted ‘infotainment’ services across the Seoul Metro system. The project, which will run from August 2019 to March 2021, will deliver augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) content — such as travel information, video streaming and gaming — through devices such as headsets. A follow-up demonstrator in the UK will take place on the Glasgow subway, with the consortium exploring potential use on the London Underground and New York Metro.
The 5G RailNext consortium is led by Cisco and comprises British companies Soluis and Ampletime along with the University of Strathclyde and Glasgow City Council.
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