The advantages of the new technology make them attractive for different application scenarios. One of these is autonomously driving automobiles: In order to ensure a regulated flow of traffic and prevent accidents, the on-board computers must be able to communicate with surrounding vehicles as quickly as possible. 5G with its speed, throughput rates and low latency can play a decisive role here.
In industry, too, the new mobile communications standard closes gaps that have so far been caused by expensive in-house production: The idea of Smart Factories or the Internet of Things is based on networking different technologies without employees having to take care of the controlling. Combined with cloud computing, 5G enables centralised computing power, making clients cheaper and existing systems easier to scale.
Another area of application is logistics centres. The smallest 5G transmitters allow the complete and real-time monitoring of incoming and outgoing goods, which benefits the automation of processes. This also applies to production lines that are centrally controlled by a redundant wireless network. Malfunctions in production can be immediately rectified in this way and parameters can be adjusted without great delay. Production effort is also minimised, as individual devices and systems will be able to communicate independently with other robots in the future.