Digital Global: How should 5G intelligence empower thousands of industries?

At present, the new generation of information and communication technologies represented by 5G are not only enabling the digital transformation of the entire industry, but also playing an increasingly important role in accelerating the process of energy conservation and emission reduction and protecting the global natural ecology.

5G is crucial to a world where people and everything are connected intelligently, with its speed comparable to that of fiber, ultra-low latency, ultra-large capacity and high reliability. With 5G, terminals can be connected to the cloud in real time, which will greatly promote the development of the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality, smart cities, smart agriculture, telemedicine, smart homes, unmanned driving, and remote control, and help save energy in thousands of industries. By 2030, carbon emissions in the manufacturing and transportation industries are expected to be reduced by more than 50%.

Data picture: Intelligent robots produce sanitary ware in the 101# smart factory of Jomoo Yongchun Smart Manufacturing Industrial Park, the first 5G smart ceramic factory in Fujian Province

Walking into the Jomoo 5G Smart Park in Yongchun County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, 5G+AGV automatic guided vehicles transport parts in an orderly manner, robots automatically glaze products, and 5G+machine vision systems automatically monitor product quality... Thanks to the support of 5G innovative applications, in 2020, the park's labor costs were saved by 20%, management efficiency was improved by 20%, and production efficiency was improved by 35%. All types of energy consumption of the enterprise were reduced, including a 7% reduction in energy consumption.

5G can also reduce carbon footprint. Using 5G while driving can save time, fuel, and reduce exhaust emissions by reducing traffic congestion and idling. Data shows that lane and traffic management systems enabled by cellular vehicle networks can reduce fuel consumption by up to 20%, making travel more environmentally friendly, safer, and more enjoyable. 5G video conferencing can achieve immersive virtual collaboration between employees and customers, reducing people's travel needs and carbon footprint...

In the agricultural sector, 5G smart connected drones can monitor the use of pesticides and then share information with drones specifically responsible for precision spraying, which is expected to reduce the use of pesticides by 50%.

The challenges brought by climate change to mankind are real, severe and long-term. In response to the global climate, 5G will become a supporter and promoter of industry "decarbonization" and global ecological environment protection. At the same time, 5G has also entered thousands of households from thousands of industries, and its important role in enabling the economy, benefiting society and serving the people is constantly emerging.

Audit expert: Zheng Chaochao, Senior Engineer, China Electronics Engineering Design Institute

China Association for Science and Technology Department of Science Popularization

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