The nine projects will seek to show how the country could reap the full benefits of the 5G rollout.
One of the projects will involve naturalist and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough appearing in a high-resolution “holographic” video via an AR (augmented reality) app, set to be released alongside the upcoming BBC series 'The Green Planet'. It has not been specified how the hologram will be generated.
The app – developed by EE, immersive content studio Factory 42, and other companies – will highlight the possibilities of 5G to wide audiences and show creative and technology companies how well the 5G network can handle extremely data-intensive content, the government said.
“This cutting-edge app, fronted by broadcasting legend Sir David Attenborough, is set to be an inspiring example of how new technology can reconnect us with the natural world whilst demonstrating the power of 5G to a huge new audience,” said Digital Infrastructure minister Matt...