Telepresence robot or videoconferencing? Both enable remote learning, but only one gives students a real sense of presence on campus. Telepresence is the flagship use case of our hybrid private 5G network, demonstrating how reliable, low-latency connectivity can support more inclusive education.

New post: Inclusive education: telepresence robots vs. videoconferencing https://5gmetro.imredd.fr/b/7C @orange.com @univcotedazur.bsky.social

New post: 5G Metro Reaches a Major Milestone with the Inauguration of a Hybrid Private 5G Network at Université Côte d’Azur https://5gmetro.imredd.fr/b/70 @orange.com @univcotedazur.bsky.social

A new milestone for 5G Metro at IMREDD @univcotedazur.bsky.social ! Our dedicated 5G infrastructure is becoming reality, unlocking new possibilities for telepresence, immersive learning and remote collaboration ! #InclusiveInnovation #Telepresence

Inclusive tech starts with listening. Our new #5GMetro Case Studies Committee brings together researchers, disability support services, and innovation experts to co-design solutions for academic inclusion. 🔗 https://swll.to/dWjCps

🎓 What if you couldn’t be on campus… but still be there? At IMREDD (@univcotedazur.bsky.social), one student joined his graduation ceremony via telepresence robot - giving his speech and taking photos with classmates. Telepresence keeps students connected, wherever they are.

Inside #5GMetro How can a hybrid private 5G network support telepresence and more inclusive learning? This article by @orange.com explores the infrastructure behind the @ec.europa.eu backed 5G Metro project. 👉 Read more (article in French): https://swll.to/9WJRW @univcotedazur.bsky.social

Création d’un réseau MPN 5G hybride par Orange pour l'IMREDD

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🧭 Navigating indoors is key — for inclusive campuses and telepresence. Our latest article dives into the challenges and how #5GMetro tackles them with 5G, robotics & more. 🔗 https://swll.to/aqMIk @univcotedazur.bsky.social | @orange.com | @ec.europa.eu

🎉 One year of #5GMetro! The 5G infrastructure is now live at @univ_cotedazur.bsky.social's IMREDD building, and real-world testing begins in 2026: telepresence, edge computing, AR/VR… Next step: building a replicable model for inclusive digital learning. Full article : https://swll.to/oZxe7lw

5G Metro in 120 seconds 🎬 A European project using 5G, telepresence & mixed reality to make higher education more inclusive — for students who can’t attend in person due to health reasons. With @orange.com, @univcotedazur.bsky.social and Awabot #5GMetro #5GTelepresence #InclusiveInnovation

5G Metro presentation video [english subtitles]

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We’re back from @smartcityexpo.bsky.social with big ideas and even bigger energy. A huge thanks to @ec.europa.eu and HaDEA for hosting us ! Here are 3 takeaways from our time in Barcelona ! #5GMetro #5GTelepresence #InclusiveInnovation cc @univcotedazur.bsky.social @orange.com

Visiting the @smartcityexpo.bsky.social ? 📍 Meet us shortly (from 5 to 6pm) at @ec.europa.eu's booth D101 – Hall 2! We’re showing how 5G Metro is making education more inclusive with 5G + telepresence 🤖 #5GMetro #5GTelepresence #InclusiveInnovation

🎤 @sylvainleroux.bsky.social just pitched 5G Metro at the EU booth @ Smart City Expo! 📡 Hybrid 5G + 🤖 telepresence = inclusive education Thanks @ec.europa.eu for the opportunity! Want to meet up? We'll be back at the booth from 17h to 18h this afternoon! #5GMetro #5GTelepresence #InclusiveInnovation

🚀 Heading to Smart City Expo Barcelona! Catch us tomorrow @ec.europa.eu's stand D101 – Hall 2 🇪🇺 🎤 Nov 4 – 11:00: 5G Metro pitch 🤝 Nov 4 – 17:00: meet us in person We’re bringing 5G & telepresence to inclusive education! #5GTelepresence #InclusiveInnovation @univcotedazur.bsky.social @orange.com 

🌐 5G Metro is coming to #SCEWC24! We’ll be joining the 🇪🇺 @ec.europa.eu booth at @smartcityexpo.bsky.social in Barcelona to share how hybrid 5G infrastructure can support inclusive education and beyond. See you there! #5GMetro #5GTelepresence #InclusiveInnovation

Throwback to our summer interview with IMREDD's Paulo Moura on 5G Metro: 📡 Hybrid 5G for education 🤖 Telepresence for inclusion ⚙ “We’re testing not just tech, but how it integrates into campus life.” #5GMetro #EdTech #Inclusion @univcotedazur.bsky.social

Paulo Moura, directeur adjoint de l'IMREDD, explique les objectifs et les cas d'usages de 5G Metro

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New post: What Is Network Slicing, and Why Does It Matter for Higher Education and Research? https://5gmetro.imredd.fr/b/5z @orange.com @univcotedazur.bsky.social

🎥 Sylvain Leroux (@orange.com) shares how 5G Metro is reshaping education with advanced 5G. 📡 A first in France: hybrid private 5G + network slicing for telepresence robots. 🤖 Goal: full autonomy & inclusion for remote students — and beyond. https://swll.to/w0NvD

Sylvain Leroux from Orange explains the 5G Private Mobile Network deployed for the 5G Metro project

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🎥 Paulo Moura (IMREDD) shares the vision behind 5G Metro: merging 5G, robotics & inclusive learning. 🏫 IMREDD (@univcotedazur.bsky.social) tests real-world use cases & new AR/VR teaching models. 💡 Goal: let remote students fully take part in campus life — not just watch it. https://swll.to/9QEiW

Paulo Moura, directeur adjoint de l'IMREDD, explique les objectifs et les cas d'usages de 5G Metro

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▶ Jérémie Koessler (Awabot) shares how 5G Metro is enhancing telepresence with hybrid 5G and augmented reality. Already used in over 1,600 classrooms, Awabot’s robots are evolving to offer richer immersion, seamless navigation and greater autonomy for remote students. https://swll.to/Xx6y0FW

Jérémie Koessler, président d'Awabot, présente 5G Metro et le rôle de la téléprésence dans le projet

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🤖 How will 5G transform telepresence robotics? In our new article, Marine Le Borgne (Awabot) shares how #5GMetro aims to move from presence to tele-action, opening new opportunities in education, healthcare & beyond. 👉 5gmetro.imredd.fr/2025/08/01/e...

Enhancing Telepresence Robotics with 5G: Awabot’s Technological Vision for the Future - 5G Metro

As part of the 5G Metro project, we are exploring how 5G technology can take telepresence robotics to the next level. In this article, Marine Le Borgne, Product Director at Awabot, shares the company’...

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Last May, we gathered at IMREDD to present 5G Metro, a European Union backed project deploying 5G-powered telepresence robots to support inclusive education for students unable to attend in person due to health-related reasons. 🎥 Watch the full video here : youtu.be/fmQr6SINVhk

Great discussions at @univcotedazur.bsky.social about @5gmetro.bsky.social showcasing how @orange.com co-innovate with partners to address real-world needs with #5G & robotics. This project will benefit the entire ecosystem in europe💡 🎥Replay coming soon! #Education #Inclusion #Robots #Innovation

🎓 Comment la #5G et la #téléprésence peuvent-elles redessiner l’accès à l’université pour les étudiants empêchés par la maladie ou le handicap ? Découvrez-le le 22 mai lors de l’événement #5GMetro à l’IMREDD à Nice (ou en ligne) ! 👉 + d’infos ⬇️

As a key partner in the 5G Metro project, IMREDD plays a central role in turning cutting-edge technologies into concrete solutions, and as a pilot site for 5G and telepresence deployment in @univcotedazur.bsky.social. Learn more in our new article ! 5gmetro.imredd.fr/b/5T @orange.com @ec.europa.eu

Bringing Telepresence and 5G to Campus: IMREDD’s Impact in 5G Metro

We spoke with Paulo Moura, Deputy Director at IMREDD, to explore how the institute is leveraging its expertise in smart and sustainable technologies to support bringing telepresence and 5G to campus.

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As part of its commitment to inclusive and innovative digital services, @orange.com is deploying two pioneering 5G initiatives in the Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur — including 5G Metro project. Discover how 5G is transforming education and public transportation ⬇️ 🔗 5glab.orange.com/fr/realisati...

Nice et la 5G : deux initiatives innovantes pour une Métropole connectée

La métropole de Nice teste la 5G pour améliorer les transports et l'éducation, avec des solutions innovantes pour la Régie Ligne Azur et l'Université Côte d'Azur

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Orange is deploying a 5G SA network at @univcotedazur.bsky.social's IMREDD as part of #5GMetro, boosting digital inclusion with telepresence robots for remote students. We asked @sylvainleroux.bsky.social (from @orange.com) how this tech supports innovation and education. 🔗 5gmetro.imredd.fr?p=307

Telepresence robotics transforms the way students access education, breaking down barriers for those unable to attend classes in person. We spoke with Awabot to understand how their technology is evolving and future opportunities. @orange.com @univcotedazur.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

New post: Understanding the Difference Between 5G Standalone and Non-Standalone Networks 5gmetro.imredd.fr/2025/03/14/u... @awabot.bsky.social @orange.com @univcotedazur.bsky.social

Discover the 5G Metro Website! The 5G Metro website is now live! Find everything about the project, including its objectives, the latest news, and the events calendar to stay informed about key milestones. Explore now: 5gmetro.imredd.fr @univcotedazur.bsky.social @orange.com @awabot.bsky.social