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High-Performance Infrastructure for Real-Time 3D Virtual Presence and Remote Interaction

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Imagine being able to step into a digital room with someone across the world and feel like you are actually there, seeing them in full 3D. This project builds the high-speed digital plumbing needed to move massive amounts of visual data without any lag or freezing. It's like upgrading from a grainy video call to a seamless, life-sized digital twin experience.

By the numbers
11
consortium partners
5
countries involved
45%
industry ratio
7
target TRL
The business problem

What needed solving

Current remote interaction tools lack the bandwidth and low latency required for seamless 3D presence. This creates a gap in sectors like healthcare and manufacturing where real-time, high-fidelity visual interaction is critical.

The solution

What was built

A distributed, multi-site testing infrastructure across Germany and the UK. It includes network and application layers based on WebRTC and low-latency DASH to handle volumetric content.

Audience

Who needs this

Remote surgery equipment providersIndustrial AR/VR software developersHigh-end corporate training providersTele-medicine platform operators
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Healthcare
mid-size
Target: Specialized surgical clinics

If you are a surgical clinic dealing with the need for remote expert consultation during complex procedures — this project developed a low-latency telepresence platform that allows specialists to interact in real-time immersive environments. This reduces the need for physical travel while maintaining high-precision visual data.

Manufacturing
enterprise
Target: Industrial equipment manufacturers

If you are an equipment manufacturer dealing with expensive downtime for remote machine troubleshooting — this project developed a scalable platform for immersive telepresence. This allows engineers to interact with non-human objects in cyberspace to diagnose issues without being on-site.

Education
any
Target: Technical vocational training centers

If you are a training center dealing with the high cost of physical lab equipment for every student — this project developed a volumetric content delivery system. This enables students to learn through immersive, real-time 3D simulations of complex machinery.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for using this platform?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures are not mentioned; the project focuses on technical development and testing infrastructure.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

Yes, the project specifically aims to facilitate the large-scale operation of telepresence applications through innovations in network and transport layers.

What are the IP and licensing terms for the developed technology?

Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not provided, though the project involves a consortium of 11 partners including industry and universities.

How does this integrate with existing internet connections?

The system is designed to work across 4G/5G, WiFi, and fixed broadband connections using WebRTC and low-latency DASH environments.

What is the timeline for commercial availability?

The project period runs from 2022-10-01 to 2025-12-31, aiming to move the technology from TRL4 to TRL7 by the end of the term.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily weighted toward commercial application, with a 45% industry ratio comprising 5 industrial partners. This balance, combined with 3 universities and 2 research centers across 5 countries, suggests a strong push to move the technology from academic theory to practical industrial use, specifically targeting the leap from TRL4 to TRL7.

How to reach the team

Contact INTERUNIVERSITAIR MICRO-ELECTRONICA CENTRUM in Belgium

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the SPIRIT consortium for pilot testing opportunities.