Locomotion-Based UAV Control Toward the Internet of Senses

Abstract

The emergence of 5th-generation networks and the introduction of the ultra-low latency Internet, namely, tactile internet, by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has opened up a wide range of applications. xr, holoportation, and remote control of machines are among the ones that would revolutionize the future of factories, smart cities, and digital healthcare. vr technology provides users with highly realistic visual and auditory experiences, enabling a high sense of immersion and embodiment in virtual environments. In the real world, however, we use more senses than only vision and hearing to perceive our surroundings. Particularly, tactile sensation is the only bidirectional modality that enables us to perceive and interact with the objects and surfaces around us. This paper introduces a real-life testbed uav-based system that leverages different technologies, including vr, 360∘ video streaming over 4G/5G, and edge computing to enable 6dof view with haptic feedback for a maximized immersion. The demonstration videos of the testbed are made publicly available on the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTUvWkDJFIQ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmc9ddydjYY.