5GMAdNet, the first fully operational standalone 5G private network in service (“live network”) in Spain

5GMAdNet, the first fully operational standalone 5G private network in service (“live network”) in Spain

Madrid, February 20, 2025 – Funded by the UNICO I+D Programme of the Ministry for the Digital Transformation and Civil Service and by the NextGeneration EU/PRTR Programme of the European Union, the TSI-063000-2021-80 Disradio-Pilotos project has deployed 5GMadNeT, a 5G stand-alone private network in the FR1 (<6GHz) and FR2 (26 GHz) bands on the campus of the E.T.S. Ingenieros de Telecomunicación (ETSIT) of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). 5GMadNet is the first fully operational 5G stand-alone private network in service (“live network”) in Spain in the millimeter wave band. The technical characteristics of the 5GMadNet network (Operator, MCC, MNC; ...) as well as its network logo on a generic terminal can be seen in the associated images. The Disradio-Pilotos project involves the deployment of technological pilots to validate the application of the technology in very demanding environments that require very high bandwidths and/or very low latency. Tests in millimeter wave bands will allow performance to be evaluated in high-density environments, such as connectivity in urban environments, as well as the implementation of pilots for use cases with high bit rate requirements (1 Gb/s uplink), such as distributed production of digital content and intelligent video fusion in extended reality environments, and for use cases with minimal latency requirements, such as vehicular mobility applications and drone operations.

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XRECO Plenary Meeting 2025

XRECO Plenary Meeting 2025

Turin, February 12 to 14, 2024 –  The XRECO project consortium held its plenary meeting from February 12th to 14th, 2024, at the RAI R&D Centre in Turin, Italy.

During this meeting, participants reviewed the progress made within the project, evaluated the results achieved to date, and discussed the challenges and lessons learned since the project's inception. The agenda included plenary sessions, detailed presentations of the project's demonstrators, and workshops focused on the validation and exploitation of results.

One of the highlights of the meeting was the demonstration of XRCapsules by Visyon Mediapro, which presented significant advancements in the technology. The Zaubar CMS demo was also showcased. Regarding validations, the latest results and tests were presented, with a particular focus on the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and its validation process, facilitating a productive exchange of knowledge among the consortium members.

The Grupo de Tratamiento de Imágenes (GTI) had the opportunity to present the latest developments in its research lines, particularly highlighting applications in Augmented Reality (XR) and its key contributions to the project's testing. Additionally, the next steps for each of the Work Packages (WP) were discussed to assess their impact on the future progress of the XRECO project.

The meeting provided an ideal environment for strengthening collaboration among consortium members, fostering an exchange of experiences and knowledge that will contribute to the advancement and success of the project.

Meeting of the Collaboration Agreement between the Digital Office of the Madrid City Council and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Meeting of the Collaboration Agreement between the Digital Office of the Madrid City Council and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
 

Madrid, February 6 2025 – Prof. Óscar García Suárez, new Rector of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, hosted a meeting with the Oficina Digital del Ayuntamiento de Madrid (Digital Office of the Madrid City Council) to analyze the progress achieved within the Collaboration Agreement between both institutions, which covers 5G communications, cybersecurity, internet of the things, and artificial intelligence. Representatives of the Madrid City Council and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid attended the meeting to discuss future plans to continue promoting the digital transformation of the city in collaboration with the university. The aim of the collaboration is to improve services and quality of life, promote the attraction of digital profiles, and position the city as a referent in the use of its technological infrastructure. The 5G Laboratory of the 6GMadLab ecosystem of the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Telecomunicación (ETSIT) plays a key role in the collaboration.

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Showcasing Cutting-Edge Virtual Production Technology

Showcasing Cutting-Edge Virtual Production Technology 

Geneva, January 28 to 30, 2025 –  The Grupo de Tratamiento de Imágenes (GTI) at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) is presenting groundbreaking innovation at the Production Technology Seminar (PTS2025), hosted by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) in Geneva.  

Julián Cabrera Quesada and Javier Usón Peirón, researchers from GTI, are demonstrating the Virtual Production Tech Demo: 3D Humans with Free Viewpoint Video in Unity. This advanced technology, developed as part of the XReco European project, enables the 3D capture and reconstruction of people within interactive virtual environments.

The demo utilizes volumetric reconstruction techniques to generate realistic 3D representations of humans from multiple viewpoints (FVV Live). Integrated into the Unity platform, this innovation paves the way for enhanced capabilities in virtual production, the metaverse, and immersive media environments.

For further insights into the XReco project and the technology being presented, please find more details below:

• Video1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyj-K85BDpQ
• Video2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Dm-zso4VcI

This work underscores the ongoing efforts at GTI to push the boundaries of media technology and 3D reconstruction, offering new possibilities for the future of virtual and immersive media.

XReco is a #HorizonEurope Innovation Project co-financed by the EC under Grant Agreement ID: 101070250.