Minister of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Chris Bryant has visited the new Digital Catapult 5G Immersive Lab in Newcastle.
THe innovation lab, based in Newcastle’s Eldon Square, will help SMEs adapt to 5G and immersive technologies and facility wwill encourage SMEs to work alongside large businesses to solve business challenges.
Main Photo Jessica Driscoll Director of Immersive Technology at Digital Catapult, and David Dunn CEO of Sunderland Software City.
Digital Catapult is encouraging businesses in the North East from traditional industries including retail, agriculture and manufacturing, to engage with the lab whichis providing enhanced 5G capabilities from Vodafone 5GSA, and access to expertise from Digital Catapult’s team.
During the visit Chris Bryant tried out a futuristic Augmented Reality (AR) showcase, presented by local tech company Aircards, and experienced a virtual hazard-perception training exercise created by fellow North East innovator Luminous XR, which has presented to several participants on Digital Catapult’s programmes.
“It is fantastic to see digital innovation happening in the heart of Newcastle, and commercial products being developed by companies working alongside the local authorities” he said/
Jessica Driscoll, Director of Immersive Technology at Digital Catapult, added: “Immersive technology is reshaping industries across the UK with tools and processes that come from the creative industries being used in more industrial use cases. The 5G Immersive Lab will be a hub that will give businesses hands-on opportunities to experiment, collaborate, and accelerate the practical adoption of technologies to drive growth.”
More info about 5G Immersive Lab here.