Optus has partnered with Ericsson, Qualcomm Technologies, and Speedshield Technologies to deploy a 5G RedCap (NR-Light) solution, aiming to revolutionize safety in industrial environments by integrating AI-powered cameras. This collaboration focuses on preventing pedestrian collisions in factories and warehouses, using advanced AI technology to detect potential accidents in real-time.
The deployment centers around Ericsson’s 5G RedCap software solution, allowing Speedshield Technologies’ AiVA (Artificial Intelligence Vision Assist) Pedestrian Detection System to utilize 5G’s low-latency, high-reliability connectivity. This AI-powered system, integrated with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X35 Modem-RF System, detects pedestrians and can slow down or halt machinery to prevent collisions. The system also benefits from 5G RedCap’s enhanced battery life, private network support, and network slicing—features critical to the Internet of Things (IoT) applications in industrial settings.
Kent Wu, Optus Vice President of Access Network Strategy, Planning, and Quality, emphasized the importance of workplace safety, stating, “Every employer wants to reduce workplace injuries down to zero and the latest 5G technology plays an important part in reaching that goal. We think this is an important step forward in workplace safety which clearly demonstrates the benefits of 5G.”
• Optus partners with Ericsson, Qualcomm, and Speedshield to improve industrial safety.
• The AiVA Pedestrian Detection System leverages 5G RedCap and AI to prevent pedestrian collisions.
• Key benefits include low-latency, improved battery life, and network slicing for IoT devices.
• Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X35 Modem-RF System enhances connectivity for the AI-powered camera system.
• The technology was demonstrated in a live setup at Speedshield’s Melbourne office.
Kent Wu, Vice President Access Network Strategy, Planning and Quality at Optus: “We think this is an important step forward in workplace safety which clearly demonstrates the benefits of 5G and hope that in the future it can be applied by employers around the country to reduce injuries.”
