- 5G tech revolutionizes Moselle’s 2000-year-old viticulture. Deutsche Telekom’s 5G campus network enables real-time data for automation and AI, addressing worker shortages and accident risks.
- Robots perform tasks like soil cultivation and defoliation, optimizing resource use.
Mon Sep 09 06:15:14 -0000 2024 UTC– Deutsche Telekom implemented a 5G campus network as part of the “Smart Vineyard” project in the Moselle Valley, marking a significant step forward in the digitization of viticulture. This initiative leverages advanced technologies like automation and artificial intelligence to optimize traditional winemaking practices, particularly in the steep terrains of the Cochem-Zell wine-growing region.
Real-Time Data and Robotics in Action
The 5G network, operating on industrial frequencies, facilitates real-time data processing, enabling robots to perform essential tasks such as soil cultivation and defoliation. Equipped with 5G routers and cameras, these robots navigate autonomously through vineyard rows, collecting critical data that informs precise decisions regarding resource use, including water, fertilizer, and crop protection products.
Adapting to Modern Challenges
This project addresses key challenges faced by the wine industry, such as labor shortages and the complexities of steep slope cultivation. Funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, the “Smart Vineyard” project aims not only to preserve the rich tradition of Moselle viticulture but also to adapt it to modern climate and environmental challenges. By harnessing the power of 5G, the initiative supports the sustainable production of high-quality wine.