Ericsson, Volvo Group, and Airtel Collaborate to Accelerate Industry 4.0 & 5.0 in India
- Chinmay
- March 18, 2025
- Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things
- 5G in manufacturing, AI in Industry, AI-driven automation, digital twin, Extended Reality, Industrial automation, Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0, IoT in manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing, XR for factories
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In a significant move to drive Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 adoption in India, Ericsson, Volvo Group, and Bharti Airtel have announced a research collaboration to explore Extended Reality (XR), Digital Twin technologies, and AI in manufacturing.
This partnership, leveraging 5G and 5G Advanced, aims to digitally transform industrial operations, enhance workforce training, and enable real-time process optimization.
The research will be conducted at Volvo Group’s Factory and R&D Centre in Bengaluru, focusing on futuristic ‘Industrial Metaverse’ applications, where human and machine interactions will redefine industrial automation and efficiency.
Kamal Bali, President and MD of Volvo Group India, highlighted how 5G-powered XR applications will enhance innovation, connectivity, and AI-driven collaboration among teams across various locations in real-time.
Airtel’s 5G Advanced Network will play a critical role in developing next-generation industrial XR applications, ensuring high-speed, low-latency connectivity to facilitate seamless automation, robotics, and AI-driven decision-making.
Sharat Sinha, Director & CEO of Airtel Business, emphasized that their ultra-fast 5G network will revolutionize manufacturing by enabling real-time XR applications, enhancing productivity, and efficiency, and unlocking new revenue streams.
Ericsson’s Managing Director, Nitin Bansal, stated that this initiative will strengthen India’s position in global industrial digitalization, fostering an ecosystem where AI, XR, and 5G-powered automation redefine the manufacturing landscape.
Impact on Engineers, Jobs, and India’s Tech Future
This collaboration is not just about technological advancements—it directly impacts Indian engineers and professionals looking to enter the fields of Industry 4.0, AI, and industrial automation. Here’s how:
- New Career Paths: With XR, AI, and Digital Twins becoming mainstream in Indian factories, demand for IoT engineers, data scientists, XR developers, and AI specialists will surge.
- Upskilling Opportunities: Engineers can now explore real-time industrial applications of AI/ML, robotics, and network-driven automation, making them globally competitive.
- Secure Future in Tech: 5G-driven industrial automation ensures long-term career stability for engineers in the smart manufacturing sector, opening doors to roles in digital transformation, AI-driven quality control, and predictive maintenance.
- Global Job Market Expansion: As Indian factories embrace Industry 4.0, skilled professionals can work on international projects and contribute to India’s leadership in smart manufacturing.
This partnership sets the stage for India’s industrial future, ensuring that engineers and professionals can thrive in high-tech, AI-powered, and data-driven industries.
