nCOMM: A wireless network for volumetric video production

NCOMM项目专注于使用尖端的无线网络技术来实时生成高质量的体积视频。体积视频是一种捕捉三维空间的技术，例如位置或表演。它被用于各种行业，如VR/AR体验、教育和培训、视频游戏、影视制作和数字营销。典型的应用包括为娱乐和电信制作逼真的数字双胞胎(物体或人)，以及允许用户更直观地与虚拟物体交互的身临其境体验。通过简化体积视频制作过程，nCOMM项目旨在开拓娱乐、游戏和体育行业以外的新商机，如数字双胞胎、测量、房地产和医疗。在该项目中，总部位于布里斯托尔的中小企业Nephelie将基于布里斯托尔大学高性能网络小组的研究，构建名为nCOMM的网络解决方案的原型演示。一种名为神经辐射场(NERFS)的人工智能驱动的新技术将被用于生成令人难以置信的逼真和详细的图像，这些图像将通过优化的网络传输。nCOMM网络解决方案结合了几项关键创新，包括支持数十个高分辨率摄像头同步的高精度计时，支持超低延迟和高带宽的无线视频数据传输，以支持人工智能驱动的体积视频应用，Net HELIE将展示将nCOMM的高效无线网络与NERFS创建详细和逼真的3D渲染的能力相结合，将产生灵活且适应性强的体积视频解决方案，并在各个行业领域具有明确的业务增长潜力。与传统方法相比，将NERF技术用于体积视频具有许多优势，包括即使在困难的环境条件下也能够支持实时应用程序和创建准确的3D渲染。该项目将涉及审查行业最先进的技术，进行市场研究，创建系统设计和规范，实施概念验证演示，并生成最终报告，其中包含nCOMM解决方案的商业化路线图。NEPHELIE打算利用其在领导大型创新项目方面的专业知识和与当地企业、大学、通过将nCOMM解决方案商业化，成功交付项目并利用这一充满希望的商机。项目结果将向更广泛的英国行业提供，这样每个人都可以从项目的学习中受益，从而在地区和国家层面刺激新的经济增长机会。

The nCOMM project focuses on using cutting-edge wireless networking technology to generate high-quality volumetric videos in real time. Volumetric video is a technique that captures a three-dimensional space, such as a location or performance. It is used in a variety of industries, such as VR/AR experiences, education and training, video games, film/television production, and digital marketing. Typical applications include the production of lifelike digital twins (objects or people) for entertainment and telecommunications and immersive experiences that allow users to interact with virtual objects more intuitively.By streamlining the process of volumetric video production, the nCOMM project aims to open new business opportunities outside of the entertainment, gaming, and sports industries, such as in digital twins, surveying, real estate, and healthcare.In this project, NEPHELIE, a Bristol-based SME, will build a prototype demonstrator of a network solution called nCOMM, based on research from the High-Performance Networks Group of the University of Bristol. A new, AI-driven, technology called Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs) will be used to generate incredibly realistic and detailed images which will be delivered over an optimised network.The nCOMM networking solution incorporates several key innovations, including highly accurate timing to support the synchronization of dozens of high-resolution cameras, ultra-low-latency and high-bandwidth wireless video data transfers to support AI-driven volumetric video applications, and dynamic adjustment of the network operating parameters according to the application's requirements.NEPHELIE will demonstrate that combining nCOMM's highly-efficient wireless network with NeRFs' ability to create detailed and realistic 3D renderings will produce a flexible and adaptable volumetric video solution with a clear business growth potential in various industry sectors. Using NeRF technology for volumetric video offers numerous benefits over traditional methods, including the ability to support real-time applications and create accurate 3D renderings even under difficult environmental conditions.The project will involve reviewing the industry's state-of-the-art, conducting market research, creating system designs and specifications, implementing a proof-of-concept demonstration, and producing a final report with a roadmap towards the commercialisation of the nCOMM solution.NEPHELIE intends to use its previous expertise in leading large innovation projects and its experience in working with local businesses, universities, and government organizations to successfully deliver the project and capitalise on this promising business opportunity by commercialising the nCOMM solution.The project findings will be made available to the wider UK industry so everyone can benefit from the project's learnings thus stimulating new economic growth opportunities at a regional and national level.