5G connectivity is already here and spreading. And a vibrant startup ecosystem has already sprouted up around the technology. Novel startups with innovative approaches to VR, AI, robotics, data analytics, and more are expecting 5G to push their technologies even further, making their innovative uses cases easier and more accessible for users.

Here are eight startups who could become leaders in their space as 5G continues to roll out.

Chris Wiltz is a Senior Editor at  Design News covering emerging technologies including AI, VR/AR, blockchain, and robotics.