Audi is testing 5G production robots that could build your next car
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<html> <p>Robots powered by 5G could be used to build the cars of tomorrow even faster as Audi begins testing the technology in one of its production plants.</p> <p>The premium car maker has announced that it is working with Ericsson on a fully networked factory in its homeland Germany, in a bid to keep up with high demand.</p> <p>Experts from both companies will begin tests in a technical centre at the Audi Production Lab in Gaimersheim within the coming months, to see how the advantages of 5G could be used in factories.</p> <p><br></p> <p>https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeYhY3EzSKUcvrAXeukvFXND4GTG2zEZCtJGmGi5ew5ZG/image.png</p> <p><br></p> <p>5G is the next-generation of mobile communications which uses ultra-low latency, meaning machines and systems will be able to respond to each other much faster than existing networks permit.</p> <p>The first phase of the project will see whether 5G can be used to improve the work of wirelessly connected production robots that are equipped with a gluing application.</p> <p>Audi chief information officer Frank Loydl said: “The fully networked factory will have a significant impact on the production of the future.</p> <p><br></p> <blockquote>“A powerful network architecture that can respond in real time is of decisive importance for us.”</blockquote> <p><br></p> <p>https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVTf1xsNf2jXBG3ZBQXqxaqn3LqS5E8nLBURkBoEwfZiX/image.png</p> <p><br></p> <p>Ericsson’s chief technology officer Erik Ekudden added:</p> <p><em><strong>Ericsson is already running 5G industry programmes all over the world to help manufacturers boost productivity and create new business opportunities.</strong></em></p> <p><br></p> <blockquote>“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.”</blockquote> <p><br></p> <p>The news comes after Audi recently revealed it is collaborating with Chinese smartphone giant Huawei, on the development of technology for intelligent connected cars.</p> </html>