Optimizing 360° Video Delivery: Advancements and Strategic Approaches

This article explores the challenges and potential solutions in streaming 360° video, a popular application of virtual reality (VR) technology. 360° video offers an immersive experience, allowing users to freely explore scenes by adjusting their viewpoint. Its applications span various fields, from gaming and live sports events to education, training, and phobia treatment. However, streaming high-resolution 360° video poses significant bandwidth and resource demands. The article discusses approaches to mitigate these challenges, including Dynamic Adaptive HTTP Streaming (DASH), Tiling, Viewport-Based Streaming, and Machine Learning. Additionally, network optimization techniques for 5G and 6G networks, such as Information-Centric Networking (ICN), Network Caching, and Mobile Edge Computing (MEC), are examined. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for adaptive systems that account for view prediction errors, latency, display quality, and resource efficiency in 360° video streaming.