FlyVR in the Sky: Virtual Reality Framework for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in B5G

Saeed Hamood Alsamhi, Ammar Hawbani, Santosh Kumar, Edward Curry

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Abstract

Virtual Reality (VR) has the potential to revolutionize the way we operate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) by providing a more immersive and intuitive way to control and interact with UAV. This paper proposes a framework for VR in UAVs that includes hardware, software, communication, and application layers in Beyond Fifth Generation (B5G). The hardware layer includes the system’s physical components, such as the UAV, sensors, and VR headset. The software layer includes the algorithms and software applications that enable the UAV to be controlled using VR. The communication layer includes the protocols and infrastructure to enable real-time communication between the UAV and the VR headset. The application layer includes designing and implementing the VR interface, which is critical for ensuring ease of use and efficiency. The proposed framework is validated through testing, user feedback, and performance metrics that can be applied to various applications, including surveillance and mapping, inspection, and training. The framework offers a powerful and flexible approach to operating UAVs using VR, and has the potential to transform how VR in UAV uses for various purposes in academia and industry.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Future Technologies Conference (FTC) 2023, Volume 1
EditorsKohei Arai
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages593-604
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9783031474538
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event8th Future Technologies Conference, FTC 2023 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 2 Nov 20233 Nov 2023

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume813 LNNS
ISSN (Print)2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)2367-3389

Conference

Conference8th Future Technologies Conference, FTC 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period2/11/233/11/23

Keywords

  • B5G
  • Immersive Technology
  • UAV Control Human-machine Interaction
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • User Interface
  • Virtual Reality

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