The latest technology of industrial 5G is all set to pave the way for new applications. With the use of some of the finest technological advances, 5G is supposed to enable all kinds of benefits, and be future proof. But how is this going to work?
What is 5G?
The fifth generation of mobile communicative technology, also known as 5G, is the latest addition to the generations of cellular communication technology, with industrial 5G playing a vital role. Its predecessors happen to be the 4G, 3G and 2G systems respectively. The 5G system has been designed to achieve specific performance goals:
- ultra-low latency,
- high data rate,
- enhanced system capacity,
- cost reductions,
- energy saving, and
- large-scale equipment connection.
If innovations from 1G to 4G have managed to resolve problems of interconnection between individuals, 5G is supposed to break through this interconnection completely and blur the lines between machines and machines, people and machines. Industrial 5G is perfectly matched with superior information technology like edge computing, artificial intelligence and cloud computing to create a bigger space for the advancement of industrial interconnection.
Industrial networks and intelligent manufacturing have shaped the direction of industry 4.0. Taking this further, Industrial 5G showcases its performance benefits alongside state-of-the-art computing, and is a key link to the imminent intelligent manufacturing. Key benefits include the optimization and integration of resources, realizing the interconnection between all processes, and smart operational maintenance, all of which further promote the industrial digital transformation to an all-new level.
The Characteristics of Industrial 5G
Some of the most prominent features of industrial 5G are:
· High Data Rates over Mobile Broadband
This feature increases the rate of data transmission. The peak value goes up to 10Gb/s which is about 10 times that of 4G technology. It contributes to the efficiency of communication, especially for applications such as video analytics, facial and object recognition etc.
· Ultra-Low Latency & Ultra-High Reliability
This is one of the key features that add value to industrial 5G, which transforms industrial wireless communication into real-time communication. It develops a strong foundation for flexible and mobile robots, vehicles associated with smart healthcare, and unmanned driving
· Aids Machine Mass Communication
This feature allows connection of very large numbers of devices, to aid the interconnection of all applications in the industrial field and realize the intelligent application of mass industrial devices via wireless connection.
When industrial 5G comes in contact with core technologies like edge computing, artificial intelligence as well as big data, even more industrial applications become possible, which were previously too hard. These characteristics help systems cope with massive amounts of real-time data from devices in industrial applications, thereby realizing the interconnection between people, things and machines.
For instance, industrial 5G will help accelerate the integration of cloud and edge computing, adding cloud intelligence to scenarios in industrial applications, with low latency needed by real-time industrial computing.
2019 was the first year when 5G was commercialized in China and advancement of 5G commercialization is now progressing in many countries including Australia. The operator’s base station construction is very quick, and 5G terminal equipment and mobile phones are being launched one after the other, paving the way for a new future. European countries have also begun to work towards the development and construction of 5G.
Traditionally inustrial applications have taken time to adopt new cellular network technologies. However the development of industrial 5G devices and networks across various countries is already getting started, and this has become a point of attraction in the industrial market.
Developed countries tend to have a deep industrial base which is more rigorous, and takes a pro-active stance on the exploration of new technologies. This is bound to drive the advancement of industrial digitalization across the globe.
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