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Audi to Use Ericsson 5G Technology For Smart Wireless Manufacturing

When Audi, BMW, and Daimler got together with Ericsson, Huawei and Qualcomm to create the 5G Automotive Association two years ago (5GAA), they did so to accelerate the implementation of the 5G technology into cars, making them smarter and capable of talking to one another.
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As research into this project continues, carmakers have come to realize 5G might also revolutionize the way in which automobiles are being built, by creating smart factories.

The first of the group to announce a move towards that goal is Audi, which this week signed a deal with Ericsson to “pioneer the use of 5G technology for automotive production.

The goal is to create a fully networked factory. 5G will allow for faster data throughput rates and more network capacities. This type of connection will also be more secure than existing ones and insure ultra-low latency for fast response times between equipment in the factory system.

To test the tech, the two companies will be deploying a latency-critical application using wirelessly connected production robots at the Audi Production Lab in Gaimersheim, Germany. The robots are usually used for gluing various auto body parts.

The tests will be conducted in an environment that mimics the one in Audi’s plant in Ingolstadt and other locations.

“Ericsson is already running 5G industry programs all over the world to help manufacturers boost productivity and create new business opportunities,” said in a statement Erik Ekudden, Ericsson’s chief technical officer.

“This project is a great opportunity to see what is possible when we bring 5G into an automobile production environment to truly enable smart wireless manufacturing.”

As for the implementation of 5G into cars, the first results of the work conducted by carmakers were showcased in July in Paris. For now, the group managed to get the cars talking to each other on collision avoidance, signaling, and road sign violations.
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About the author: Daniel Patrascu
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Daniel loves writing (or so he claims), and he uses this skill to offer readers a "behind the scenes" look at the automotive industry. He also enjoys talking about space exploration and robots, because in his view the only way forward for humanity is away from this planet, in metal bodies.
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