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5G in Verticals
Boundless XR
The long arc of Extended Reality (XR)—a term that covers augmented, mixed and virtual reality—is toward standalone glasses and headsets that deliver mobile, immersive experiences and gradually become primary mobile computing platforms. Among Qualcomm’s current focuses is dynamic distributed computing to deliver a seamless XR user experience regardless of variability in network conditions.
In terms of delivering mobility and consistent user experiences, Vice President of Engineering Hemanth Sampath discussed how Qualcomm is thinking about managing variations in throughput, network load and RF conditions without compromising on-device performance. “What’s going to be very important is for the applications to be able to dynamically adapt to these changing…conditions.
Boundless AR with dynamic distributed compute
The potential of extended reality is truly immense, but providing a seamlessly rich and immersive experience across all network conditions presents a significant challenge. This year, we demonstrate how dynamic distributed compute holds the key to unlock boundless augmented reality (AR) experiences. Collaborating with Hololight and Ericsson, we show how processing can take place in the cloud when network conditions are optimal, and smoothly transition to on-device compute when needed.
Automotive Connectivity
The automotive segment has been a material growth driver as Qualcomm continues to execute on a broad diversification strategy. In the move to software-defined vehicles, the company recently demoed vulnerable road user (VRU) protection and wireless coverage prediction, both harnessing the combo of in-vehicle cellular systems and cloud computing.
In this move to software-defined vehicles, drivers and passengers are using more and more connected services which, in turn, is fostering an expectation for uninterrupted service. While achieving that isn’t practically possible, what is possible is predicting, and automatically preparing for, variability in network coverage.
Creating safer roads for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists
From MWC 2024, see how Qualcomm is elevating safety awareness for all road users. As shown in these demonstrations, with connected vehicles powered by Snapdragon Car-to-Cloud Services and Snapdragon Auto Connectivity Platform, road safety improves for all users by providing drivers with more awareness of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.
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5G RedCap is powering a new wave of 5G devices
Qualcomm is a driving force behind the evolution of 5G RedCap, an efficient connectivity solution for connected PCs, IoT devices, and a wide range of 5G device classes. This demonstration from MWC 2024 highlights how RedCap can help networks support more 5G devices and bridge the capability gap between high-speed and low-bandwidth services.
5G from space with non-terrestrial networks (NTN)
At the heart of our 5G vision lies the commitment to providing ubiquitous and reliable connectivity. 5G NTN represents the final frontier to fulfill this ambition. Not only does it bridge the coverage gaps of 5G terrestrial networks (TNs), but it also serves as the backup network during downtime. This year, our own advanced 5G NR NTN testbed demonstrates the first over-the-air call with emulated satellites and prototype devices. We are also proud to collaborate with Ericsson and Keysight on showcasing seamless mobility between TN/NTN and handovers between satellites.
Opening the door to high-performance use cases with sub-THz
Another longer-term research vector that has been garnering industry attention is the 6G enablement of sub-THz spectrum, which generally refers to those bands above 100 GHz but under 300 GHz. Sub-THz communication is poised to enable novel cable-free use cases, such as the wireless augmented data center and wireless fiber to the home. While this band range can unlock an incredible amount of bandwidth, it also brings a new set of challenges for the ecosystem. In this year’s demonstration, we showcase practical implementations of point-to-multipoint communications with new spectrum in the 140 GHz band and dynamically reconfigurable point-to-point wireless links in the data center.
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Advanced mmWave
mmWave has a key role to play in the evolution of 5G. Looking toward 6G, mmWave is also a foundational enabler for integrated communications and sensing.
Digital Twin Network
Virtually simulating real-world networks will help operators more effectively plan, deploy and manage increasingly complex networks.
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