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Face Real Wimbledon Serves With 5G+ Tech
2 Jul
Summary
- 5G+ Serve uses real-time data to recreate pro tennis serves.
- Robotic arm launches serves up to 153mph with accuracy.
- Over half of Brits believe they could return a pro serve.
Vodafone's 5G+ Serve offers an immersive experience, allowing individuals to face recreated professional tennis serves using real-time match data. This system captures live serve telemetry from broadcasts and streams it over Vodafone's next-generation 5G+ Standalone network. A custom robotic arm and launcher then precisely replicate the speed, spin, and trajectory of elite serves, some reaching up to 153mph.
This technology aims to bridge the gap between public perception and the reality of professional tennis. New research indicates a third of Britons believe they could return a professional serve with training, with many overestimating their ability. However, direct experience with the 5G+ Serve often proves humbling, with participants struggling to react to the compressed timeframe and pace.
The 5G+ Serve not only provides a unique fan experience at Wimbledon but also showcases Vodafone's advanced network capabilities. The ultra-low latency provided by dedicated network slices ensures near-instantaneous recreation of serves. This initiative highlights how enhanced connectivity is transforming fan engagement with live sports, offering more immersive and direct interactions with elite performance.
