OCUDU Ecosystem Developer Summit

OCUDU is emerging as a key open-source foundation for carrier-grade, research-oriented 5G. While most demos remain lab-based, real-world field trials are critical for understanding operational and interoperability challenges.
We present SUTD's OCUDU deployment journey, from multi-vendor O-RU interoperability testing (e.g., Sera Network, Metanoia-based, Compal, QCT, Pegatron) to a fully operational outdoor Open RAN system supporting 5G-connected drone communications.
Next, we share performance results from an outdoor Pegatron O-RU deployment at SUTD Drone Arena, using real-time drone connectivity tests to evaluate mobility, coverage, throughput, and robustness outdoors—a realistic assessment beyond controlled labs.
Finally, we demonstrate OCUDU's integration with the NeuroRAN's SMO/Non-RT RIC and Near-RT RIC via standardized O1/E2 interfaces. This enables AI-driven closed-loop optimization apps, including an Energy-Saving rApp and end-to-end Network-Slicing solution including Slice Resource Management-rApp and Network Slicing xApp.
We close with lessons learned, interoperability challenges, OCUDU roadmap recommendations, and opportunities to accelerate AI-native Open RAN adoption.