The 5G-ERA Project
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Funding Agency:
H2020 Program
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Domain:
5G and 6G in Industry
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Duration:
42 months
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Project overview
- 5G-ERA is a H2020 IA project leaded by Robotnik Automation S.L.L. (Spain) that involves several European partners including CAL-TEK (the spin off company from the MSC-LES lab at University of Calabria).
- 5G-ERA addresses the new challenges on experimental facilities for the vertical developers and designers in the field of robotic applications through the following activities: (1) integrating operational processes of essential autonomous robotic capabilities into Open Source MANO (OSM); (2)realising an intent-based networking paradigm by aligning the end-to-end (E2E) resource optimisation with the autonomous operations; (3) cloud native Network Services on the experimental facilities; (4) extending the experimentation facilities into robotic domains thorough standard Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
Project results
- Development of Middleware: The project introduced a middleware platform that enables cloud-native resource provisioning for autonomous robots, facilitating seamless integration and operation.
- Standardized APIs: By integrating the Robot Operating System (ROS) with Open Source MANO (OSM), 5G-ERA established standardized APIs, enhancing interoperability and simplifying the development process for robotic applications.
- Intent-Based Networking: The project implemented an intent-based networking paradigm aimed at optimizing Quality of Experience (QoE), thereby supporting enhanced robot autonomy in real-world applications.
- Use Case Demonstrations: 5G-ERA showcased its advancements through various use cases.
5gera Consortium
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Robotnik, Spain
Project Coordinator
Robotnik Automation leads the 5G-ERA project, focusing on autonomous robot development, system integration, and real-world demonstration scenarios enabled by 5G technology.
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Project coordination and management
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Autonomous robotic solutions
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Middleware and software integration
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Iquadrat, Spain
Project Partner
Iquadrat Informatica provides expertise in wireless communication technologies, middleware solutions, and network virtualization essential for the 5G-ERA project.
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Middleware platform development
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Network virtualization
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Wireless communication technologies
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eBOS, Cyprus
Project Partner
eBOS Technologies provides expertise in middleware solutions, cybersecurity, and software integration, supporting robust and secure 5G-based robotic deployments.
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Middleware platform development
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Cybersecurity related aspects
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Software analysis & integration
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HAL Robotics, UK
Project Partner
HAL Robotics specializes in robotic software integration, contributing, in the 5G-ERa project, to standardized APIs and middleware platforms essential for robotic autonomy.
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Robotic software integration
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Middleware development
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Robotic autonomy enhancement
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Cognitechna, Czech Rep
Project Partner
Cognitechna s.r.o. provides expertise in cognitive systems, AI-driven scene understanding, and perception systems for extended robotic applications.
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Cognitive systems integration
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Enhanced scene understanding
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Artificial Intelligence perception
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Bring, Czech Rep.
Project Partner
BringAuto specializes in advanced autonomous logistics solutions, focusing on semi-autonomous vehicles development and their integration within the 5G-ERA project.
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Autonomous vehicle solutions
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Semi-autonomous transport
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Logistics and 5G integration
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WINGS, Greece
Project Partner
As part of the 5G-ERA project, WINGS ICT Solutions brings expertise in IoT, cloud-based services, and advanced analytics to support robotic applications enhanced by 5G.
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Innovative IoT solutions
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Cloud-native services and solutions
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Advanced data analytics
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Bedfordshire Un., UK
Project Partner
The University of Bedfordshire contributes research capabilities in intent-based networking, Quality of Experience (QoE) optimization, and intelligent network management.
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Intent-based networking
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Quality of Experience (QoE) optimization
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Advanced Network optimization
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Brno Univ., Czech Rep.
Project Partner
Brno University of Technology contributes to the project through expertise in robotics, intelligent systems, and the integration of 5G-enabled autonomous vehicles.
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Robotic systems development
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Intelligent system integration
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Autonomous vehicle technologies
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OTE Group, Greece
Project Partner
OTE Group contributes telecommunications expertise, supporting the implementation and validation of 5G infrastructures crucial for robotic operations.
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5G Infrastructure provider
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Network development and deployment
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Network testing and validation
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TWI Limited, UK
Project Partner
TWI Limited provides expertise in advanced manufacturing processes, robotics applications, and the demonstration of manufacturing-as-a-service scenarios enhanced by 5G.
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Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS)
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Manufacturing demonstration
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Robotics for industrial processes
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NEC Lab., Germany
Project Partner
NEC Laboratories Europe contributes with competences related to intent-based networking, 5G network solutions, and AI-driven network management within the 5G-ERA project.
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Intent-based networking
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Network management optimization
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Quality of Experience (QoE) optimization
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CAL-TEK S.r.l., Italy
Project Partner
CAL-TEK provides competences in the Industry 4.0 & 5.0 area with the aim of integrating 5G with different enabling technologies and methodologies.
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Digital Twin based solutions
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Simulation-based validation
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5G powered Virtual & Augmented Reality
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We always want to connect with other Research Institutions and Companies
Research must always be a beneficial extended as much as possible and we look forward to partnering with other Universities and Companies to achieve new goals.
- Website: www.msc-les.org
- Email: info@msc-les.org
- Phone: +39 0984 494891