Vertical: Industry 4.0
Application: Autonomous mobile robots, energy use optimization
Ecosystem: IS-Wireless, Benetel
Private Network: 5G
The construction of a 5G private network at the Werner-von-Siemens Center for Industry and Science in Berlin Spandau has begun, led by the CampusDynA consortium. This consortium consists of prominent German industry leaders such as Gestalt Robotics, T-Systems, OSRAM, and Fraunhofer.
The primary objective of the consortium is to explore the potential of Open RAN private networks in industrial applications. Specifically, they are focusing on three key areas. First, they are investigating the utilization of edge-controlled driverless transport systems, which require substantial bandwidth. This approach enables the provision of campus-wide capacity for automated guided vehicles without causing interference with neighboring users’ spectrum.
The second area of focus involves real-time monitoring of decentralized energy consumers in a production facility, with the aim of optimizing their energy usage. By doing so, the consortium aims to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
Lastly, the third application builds upon the previous two to include third-party availability. This entails making communication infrastructure accessible to emergency services during major incidents.
Funding for the CampusDynA project is provided by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection, with the network scheduled to become operational by the end of 2023. The private networks will undergo rigorous testing in various field trials conducted by industrial partners associated with CampusOS, ensuring real-world conditions are taken into account.
The RAN components for the network and the near-RT RAN Intelligent Controller with xApps will be supplied by IS-Wireless while the radio modules will be provided by Benetel.
