The O-RAN R1 Interface exposes services from the Non-RT RIC and O-RAN SMO to rApps.

rApps are non-real-time applications that support automation, optimization, analytics, and orchestration workflows.

Used for

  • rApp onboarding and lifecycle integration.
  • Access to SMO and Non-RT RIC services.
  • Policy, data, AI/ML, and workflow services used by rApps.
  • Non-real-time optimization and automation use cases.

Relationship to xApps

rApps run at the SMO or Non-RT RIC layer and work on non-real-time timescales. xApps run on the Near-RT RIC and use the O-RAN E2 Interface for near-real-time RAN control.

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Q: What is the O-RAN R1 Interface used for? A: R1 exposes SMO and Non-RT RIC services to rApps for non-real-time automation, analytics, and optimization.