Demonstrating Situational Awareness of Remote Operators with Edge Computing and 5G Standalone
In this paper, we demonstrate and introduce a novel Situational Awareness with Event-driven Network Programming Edge Network Application (EdgeApp), designed to optimize network resource utilization during vessel teleoperation in congested port areas. The demonstration is conducted on an open real-life EdgeApp 5G Standalone (SA) and beyond testbed situated at the port of Antwerp-Bruges. Through this showcase, we demonstrate how 5G and beyond services, utilizing an open 5G SA testbed, can enhance vessel teleoperation. The proposed solution dynamically adjusts network configurations, allowing for lower-quality camera feeds during vessel autonomy and higher-quality feeds when in the teleoperation zone. The practical application and benefits are exemplified through visual representations within the testbed environment.