Nokia, the Finnish telecommunications company, has announced a collaboration with Hololight, a leading innovator of enterprise XR (extended reality) solutions, to explore the potential of L4S (low-latency, low-loss, scalable throughput) technology in delivering reliable and immersive XR experiences. L4S is a Nokia-invented internet protocol that enables applications and networks to achieve high throughput and low latency simultaneously, improving the performance of real-time applications like cloud-rendered XR services.
The collaboration between Nokia and Hololight aims to develop a proof-of-concept that utilizes L4S to support high-quality multi-user XR experiences under real-world traffic conditions. This proof-of-concept will test the performance of L4S with a scalable number of XR users connected to the same infrastructure. By optimizing L4S implementations for key use cases like XR, Nokia and Hololight are taking a critical step towards ensuring the protocol’s effectiveness in future networks.
L4S was originally pioneered by Nokia Bell Labs to support the large-scale rollout of real-time applications. It is expected to be crucial in 5G-Advanced systems, and Nokia is actively driving L4S standardization efforts in 3GPP Release 18. Additionally, L4S is a key component of UNEXT, a new Nokia Bell Labs research initiative that aims to transform the network into a self-managing, interactive operating system.
The collaboration between Nokia and Hololight is particularly significant in the context of XR-based collaboration and digital prototyping. These technologies offer a way to reduce CO2 emissions by minimizing travel and waste, resulting in more efficient production and a lighter environmental footprint. By enabling smooth and stable streaming of XR applications with a high number of active users, even in challenging environments, Nokia and Hololight are supporting the transition towards more sustainable working practices.
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Philipp Landgraf, Senior Director XR Streaming at Hololight, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership with Nokia, stating that it puts them at the forefront of 6G innovation. Landgraf highlighted the significance of XR-based collaboration in reducing CO2 emissions and emphasized the importance of providing an unparalleled user experience for XR applications.
Koen De Schepper, Network Automation Research Principal at Nokia Bell Labs, underscored the value of growing the L4S ecosystem and exploring its potential for 5G-Advanced systems and beyond. Through their collaboration with Hololight, Nokia aims to gain insights into future user experiences and the network requirements necessary to support advanced XR applications.
The proof-of-concept developed by Nokia and Hololight will be showcased at the Brooklyn 6G Summit, an event that brings together industry leaders and experts to discuss the future of wireless communications. By demonstrating the capabilities of L4S technology under real-world network traffic conditions, the collaboration between Nokia and Hololight aims to inspire further innovation and adoption of the protocol.
About Nokia:
Nokia is a B2B technology innovation leader that creates technology to help the world act together. With expertise in mobile, fixed, and cloud networks, as well as intellectual property and long-term research conducted by Nokia Bell Labs, Nokia delivers secure, reliable, and sustainable networks for service providers, enterprises, and partners worldwide. They also collaborate with stakeholders to create the digital services and applications of the future.
About Hololight:
Hololight specializes in software and technology that enables engineers and designers to conceive and develop products. Their XR applications enable immersive visualization of complex 3D CAD designs in augmented and virtual reality spaces, allowing for interaction and collaboration among multiple users. To achieve seamless user experiences, cloud-rendered simulations must respond immediately to user gestures and movements, requiring networks with very low latency, higher upstream speeds, accuracy, and scalability.
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