While 5G positioning accuracy is well established, the concept of position integrity – the ability to trust location data and receive timely warnings when errors occur – remains underexplored. HI-Five will address this gap by investigating system architectures, fault modes and threat models to support robust and reliable positioning in industrial environments.
The consortium includes:
- Telespazio UK – experts in resilient Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT)
- University of York – academic leaders in 5G private networks
- Port of Tyne – one of the UK’s first industrial users of private 5G networks
Together, the HI-Five team will design and demonstrate hardware and software solutions to characterise and mitigate threats to positioning integrity, paving the way for safer, more efficient industrial operations powered by 5G.
Geoff Busswell, VP of Business Growth at Telespazio UK, commented: "HI-Five is a bold step towards unlocking the full potential of 5G private networks for industrial use. By focusing on integrity, we’re ensuring that positioning services are not only accurate but also trustworthy – critical for the next wave of Industry 4.0 applications."
Stefano Binda, ESA NAVISP Element 1 Manager, added: "NAVISP Element 1 is designed to foster innovation across the entire Positioning, Navigation and Timing value chain. HI-Five exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking initiative we aim to support – one that combines cutting-edge technology with real-world industrial impact."