Five ways 5G IoT will change the world
The ubiquity that 5G technology has brought to the market has expanded the realm of people’s imagination and the applications that it has spawned are now expanding into all areas of life. The image illustrates how the in Barcelona, Spain, staff showed the application of 5G technology by using VR (virtual reality) glasses to obtain remote control in the hall of exhibitions at France Telecom at the World Mobile Communications Conference (file photo). Photo taken by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhang Cheng
The goal of technological advancement is designed to boost our lives!
In the transition from 4G technology to 5G it’s not just about the speed of Internet performance, but also an information revolution that transforms society. 5G was “born” more efficient than 4G, and the 5G era is an interconnected, high-speed time, which will not only revolutionize technological advancements or industrial applications, but will also alter the way we manage energy, social production, and the way we live our lives. The saying goes that “4G changes life, 5G changes society.”
In a recent article in”Forbes,” the American “Forbes” biweekly website offered five ways for us to impact the world through 5G Internet of Things, including more efficient energy management, better government services that are smarter, cutting down on different wastes, including food and waste, as well as better utilization and management of environmental resources, such as forests.
Smarter energy management and better government services
The management of energy has been regarded as one of the main advantages from smart city. For instance, property owners can make use of 5G-powered IoT to conserve energy even when the buildings aren’t being used. Through the connection of sensors to the Internet energy companies are able to meet the demands of both consumers and businesses by utilizing the production of renewable energy sources like solar and wind. In the same way utilities can decrease the requirement to get energy from fossil power plants, and eventually create the near-carbon-free energy model.
The government is also planning to make use of 5G IoT to cost-energetically and efficiently offer fundamental services, such as the monitoring of critical infrastructures, increasing energy efficiency, controlling roads, and improving security for the public. A report published in the year 2000 of Deloitte’s Center for Government Affairs Insights found that transportation firms collaborate with port authorities and other government agencies to evaluate the capabilities of 5G-connected networks to streamline the handling of cargo, direct shipping traffic, and control the use of energy in ports.
Reduce emissions from vehicles
Although many governments are planning to replace gasoline vehicles gradually by electric ones however, there’s much that can be done to cut emissions.
5G-connected vehicles transmit data regarding the status of the vehicle to the manufacturer via onboard sensors, for example, whether the brake pads are becoming thinner due to wear and should be replaced. Manufacturers use this information along with data on usage patterns to optimize and adjust the performance of the car and efficiency together software over-the-air. In the near future sensors will be able to communicate with sensors from other vehicles and infrastructure using 5G. This technology, known as Cellular Vehicle to Everything (CV2X) is expected to benefit to create the foundation for totally autonomous automobiles. In the present, 5G data that is collected by T-Mobile’s network could reveal slow-moving traffic areas in real-time which allows connected cars to receive suggestions for the excellent routes to continue moving and reduce fuel consumption while also cutting emissions.
Ride-hailing apps and ride-sharing are popular today. They were popular during the 4G era, are now expected to utilize 5G to create an innovative cloud-based, cutting-edge computing infrastructure. The low-latency connectivity can be utilized for intelligent driving assistance as well as to increase security through providing motorists with continuously updated information regarding roads and conditions. In addition personal assistants with artificial intelligence can increase the experience of passengers through information services and streaming videos.
Conserve resources and cut down on the amount of waste
Based on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, American households waste about 9 billion gallons of water every year due to leaks, which amounts roughly to the consumption per year of 11 million homes. Water sensors that are that are connected with 5G enabled IoT will detect not only leaks however, they can also detect water pollution. The magnitude of 5G means that it is possible to deploy greater and more sensitive sensor networks that can save and improve water usage for both public and private organisations. Sensors can integrate weather information together with soil and crop conditions information to increase agricultural irrigation and use of pesticides and fertilizers aiding farmers to better allocate resources, perform more efficiently and minimize environmental impacts.
Wasted food is also a waste of energy and water used to make food. Technology for agriculture that is connected to 5G not only cut down on the amount of food wasted on farms, but can also monitor each link from the farm until it reaches the doorstep of consumers using together Smart tags that are 5G-connected to ensure the quality of food while also meeting the market’s requirements. Examples include labeling the vegetables with harvest times and date, then updating the label according to the temperature at which it is stored when it reaches the supermarket, allowing consumers to have more precise expiration dates.
Emergency and Humanitarian Aid
5G-powered IoT can save lives, secure properties, and protect the environment by delivering alerts from sensors in areas that are susceptible to wildfires or flooding. In the case of a fire, 5G can not only increase communication between firefighters and other authorities as well as 5G-powered augmented realities tools like smart helmet visors that enable firefighters to see the heart of the fire and cut through the flames and smoke. Additionally the video analytics data that is sent over 5G networks will provide information about the levels of heat released from burning materials as well as their chemical makeup of gasses and bring firefighters with unrivaled information.
Furthermore, when natural disasters happen or in regions in the world in which conflict is raging drones are able to quickly set up more 5G connections to aid in emergency communications, bringing together citizens and teams of response in disaster and conflict zones and allowing the deployment of humanitarian aid more energetically.
Protecting Natural Habitats
Forests play a significant part in preserving the environment as well as making lives more healthy and enjoyable. Apart from safeguarding forests and their natural wildlife from dangers posed by the flames, IoT sensors can monitor the condition of trees, and alert people to threats from pollution, diseases or water shortages.
Additionally, 5G could help to better manage, utilize and manage forest resources and give the users with a high-quality, efficient tourism services. For instance, the Sherwood Forest Country Park in the UK is a great illustration. Sherwood Forest Park is world-famous. The tale about the famous Knight Robin Hood took place here which draws thousands of visitors from across the globe every year.
The UK is planning to design Sherwood Forest as the world’s first 5G “interconnected forest” and allocates approximately 5 million pounds to this aim. The main focus will be studying the potential of 5G-based applications to protect forests and their ecosystems and improving the experience for visitors to the surrounding forests. The plan is expected to be completed by 2021. For visitors the iconic image of Robin Hood will be turned into reality at the Sherwood Forest Visitor Center through virtual reality in 3D/4D. For scenic areas protection, the latest technology, such as the testing of drones as well as robots can be utilized to benefit examine and assess the condition of the forest, while making sure that the forest is not a burden on the natural environment. (Reporter Liu Xia)