Network Resource Allocation for Industry 4.0 with Delay and Safety Constraints

Abstract

In this paper, we model a futuristic factory floor equipped with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), cameras, and a Virtual Reality (VR) surveillance system; and connected to a 5G network for communication purposes. Motion planning of AGVs and VR applications is offloaded to an edge server for computational flexibility and reduced hardware on the factory floor. Decisions on the edge server are made using the video feed provided by the cameras in a controlled manner. Our objectives are to ensure factory floor safety and provide smooth VR experience in the surveillance room. Providing proper and timely allocation of network resources is of utmost importance to maintain the end-to-end delay neces..