Dr Des McLernon takes us on a journey from the Ancient Greeks via the first cellular phone in 1979 to today’s fifth generation (5G) cellular technology. McLernon discusses why 5G wireless technology (unlike previous generations of cellular radio) will be both transformative and disruptive, enabling what is called the fourth industrial revolution of the Internet of Things and cyber physical systems.

McLernon also examines how 5G technology is much more than just a phone on which you can download videos faster. It will drive the Internet of Things and industrial robotics to smart cities & healthcare, driverless cars to immersive reality, online gaming to robotic surgery, and the tactile internet to advanced manufacturing.

Further reading:

Why do we need 5g and IOT? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8P11WAWEb8

The Improvements Coming with 5G - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t_uUwN3HCg

Introducing 5G Technology and Networks - https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/markets/digital-identity-and-security/mobile/inspired/5G

5G Mobile Technology - A Guide - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/202065/5g-guide.pdf

Electromagnetic Frequencies 100 kHZ to 300 GHZ - https://www.icnirp.org/en/frequencies/radiofrequency/index.html

Testing for the SARS-COV-2 Virus from an Engineering Perspective - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrxT1ciCnHM

About the speaker:

Des McLernon (University of Leeds) has a PhD in mathematical signal processing from Imperial College and over many years has undertaken research both in industry and university on wireless communications and cellular/mobile radio.

Additional audio clips & sources:

Martini 'Roller Waitress L A ' 1980's TV Commercial

Star Trek Original Series Intro

Churchgoers Congregate During Coronavirus Pandemic

Mark Steele - 5G a Weapons System - YouTube

Ingo Cornils - What can German Science Fiction tell us about the future?

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