To create a bridge between reality and the online world, allowing gaming and e-sport fans to drive a racing car from anywhere. That’s the ambitious challenge the French startup Polyptik wants to meet. A childhood dream turned into reality after two and a half years of work, the arrival of the new 5G mobile network, and the support of Orange 5G Lab experts.
POLYPTIK experimented with 5G!
Line of business
Street lighting and mobility services.
Use Case
A multiplayer car race in ‘Remote Reality.’ A game where each participant remotely drives with the help of his smartphone, a real car, located on a real raceway and in the middle of an actual race.
Start up’s needs
The players will have – wherever they are in the world – a high-quality connection allowing them to:
– receive a real-time video stream from the camera installed in front of their vehicle
– drive their vehicle without latency
Benefits of 5G
– High, fast, and autonomous throughput
– Very low latency
– HD video
Vrombr: a new video game experience
“Thanks to 5G, we can deliver a new gaming experience with advanced features compared to 4G and Wi-Fi”, explains startup Polyptik. The racing game launched by the startup is a (r)evolution in the video game industry. Polyptik has created a Remote Reality Racing game, a car racing game where users play in reality but at a distance. How does it work? By taking remote control of a car via their smartphone to engage in multiplayer car races in real-time. A stunning user experience is made possible by the 5G network and its two key features: a very high speed and low latency.
With 5G, players act remotely on reality, in real-time
Polyptik tested its Vrombr prototype in the 5G environment of the Orange 5G Lab in Châtillon dedicated to experiments. A series of tests allowed the startup to glimpse the possibilities offered by 5G and the problems to be fixed to connect its technology. Technically, even if the racing game can work in 4G and Wi-Fi, 5G appeared as the ideal mobile network. With 5G, the driver and remote-controlled vehicle interact as instinctively as if they were in the same place. The video stream is sent to the player’s mobile screen in real-time – in HD where the phone allows – for optimal visibility of the car’s path and the actions of other competing vehicles. This connectivity gives all players total control of their car, no matter how far away.
From prototype to demonstration: The Orange 5G Lab full support
In early 2022, Polyptik showcased its concept alongside Orange 5G Lab teams at Mobile World Congress, a global event dedicated to mobile connectivity. In practice, each participant – live from Barcelona – was given a smartphone connected to the 5G of Orange Spain. From the Vrombr app, they were then able to drive a 1/10th scale vehicle located more than 800 km away: on a 42-meter long circuit installed in the Orange 5G Lab in Châtillon, near Paris. The cars – also equipped with a 5G SIM card and connected to the Orange France network – responded in real-time to the driving choices of their driver, whose mission was none other than to achieve the best possible time. The result: between the reactivity of the controls and HD images, all the players were quickly caught up in this race in Remote Reality. During the 4-day exhibition, 1139 players tested Vrombr in 5G and made 5636 laps of the raceway!
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Automotive 5G : A revolution in connected mobility
Ultrafast 5G connectivity shapes the future of vehicles and road safety
Automotive 5G technology promises to revolutionize the automotive industry and shape the way we get around. Thanks to the ultra-fast connectivity of 5G, cars will be able to communicate with each other, with road infrastructure and even with pedestrians to ensure a safer and more efficient driving experience. Let’s find out how this major technological breakthrough will transform the way we drive.
Automakers and technology companies are actively working on projects to integrate 5G into autonomous cars and connected vehicles. These vehicles of the future require instant and reliable connectivity to ensure advanced functionalities, such as real-time navigation, V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication and enhanced safety. Thanks to 5G, cars will be able to exchange information in real time, enabling better traffic management and smarter driving decisions.
Automotive 5G also paves the way for the development of autonomous shuttles, which are driverless electric vehicles designed for public transport. Thanks to 5G, these shuttles will be able to communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure and transport operators. This will enable more efficient traffic management and a seamless transport experience for passengers. Vehicles connected via 5G can adjust their speed, route and behavior in real time to optimize traffic flow and reduce waiting times in cities.
5G-based systems for autonomous cars will play a key role in road safety. Thanks to instant communication between vehicles, it will be possible to prevent collisions, warn of obstacles on the road and ensure safer driving for all road users, whether drivers or pedestrians. 5G will enable real-time coordination of vehicles and thus improve overall safety on the roads.
The automotive industry recognizes the potential of 5G and is working with Orange to ensure the rapid and efficient deployment of this technology. Automakers are already integrating 5G modems into their vehicles to ensure state-of-the-art connectivity, and we are working to expand our network infrastructure to support the growing demand for automotive 5G. This close collaboration with the automotive industry will enable us to rapidly realize the vision of smart, connected mobility.
In conclusion, 5G automotive is a revolutionary technology that will transform the automotive industry and the way we move on the road. Thanks to 5G’s ultra-fast connectivity, cars will be able to communicate with each other, ensuring safer and more efficient driving, with near-instantaneous response time. Autonomous car and connected shuttle projects will need 5G to offer advanced functionality and ensure an optimal transport experience for passengers. The automotive industry and operators are working together to realize this exciting vision of the future of mobility. With automotive 5G, we are on the verge of a new era of connected, safe and efficient driving.