5G mmWave technology for industrial use. Ericsson, Qualcomm, and Dronus Collaboration in developing autonomous drone solutions. The world of industrial automation is on the cusp of a revolution, and at the forefront is a powerful combination, of 5G technology and autonomous drones. A recent collaboration between Ericsson, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Dronus provides a glimpse into this exciting future.
The Ericsson USA 5G Smart Factory has successfully completed a proof-of-concept (PoC) project demonstrating the potential of 5G-powered drones for indoor applications, specifically focusing on warehouse inventory management. This project represents a significant milestone in integrating 5G into industrial processes.
The Power of Native mmWave 5G
The PoC utilized a drone equipped
with the Qualcomm QRB5165 processor, featuring integrated 5G mmWave technology
from Telit Cinterion. This marks a significant shift away from wired or Wi-Fi
connections and towards native mmWave 5G connectivity for industrial use.
The key advantage? Eliminating
the need for external gateways or hotspots previously required for similar
applications using mmWave 5G. The Telit
Cinterion FN980m mmWave industrial grade M.2 data card, powered by the
Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System, provides the drone with a high-performance,
reliable 5G connection, perfectly suited
for bandwidth-intensive industrial operations.
Beyond Proof-of-Concept: The
Potential for Transformation
While the 5G drone test serves as
a PoC, its focus is on showcasing the broader potential of natively mmWave 5G
devices for inventory management in warehouses.
The project paves the way for future integration of these technologies
across various industrial settings.
Industry leaders from all
participating companies expressed their enthusiasm for the project's
implications. Carlos H. Torres, Head of
Industry 4.0 at Ericsson's USA 5G Smart Factory, highlights the potential for
future drone-based inventory management powered by 5G: "This successful
demo helps lay the foundation for future integration of 5G-powered drones in
industrial settings, particularly for inventory management."
Dev Singh, Vice President of
Business Development and Head of building, enterprise & industrial
automation at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., echoes this sentiment, emphasizing
the transformative potential of 5G mmWave
and drone technologies for Industry 4.0: "Our 5G mmWave and drone
technologies have the potential to transform inventory management, and the
successful proof of concept with Ericsson, Dronus and Telit Cinterion
demonstrates the practical application of these technologies in an industrial
setting."
Collaboration Drives Innovation
The success of this project is a testament to the power of collaboration. Marco Ballerini, CEO and founder of Dronus acknowledges the significance of working with a leading 5G innovator like Ericsson: "Being chosen by a leading reality in the field of 5G such as Ericsson represents not only a particular reason for pride but also recognition of the effectiveness of our constant commitment to research and development activities.”
Jitender Vohra, Sr. Director
Carrier Relations, Telit Cinterion, emphasizes the transformative capabilities
of native mmWave connectivity for industrial workflows: "Our mmWave data
card handles the complex job of networking the autonomous drone deployed in
Ericsson's pioneering 5G proof of concept at their USA 5G Smart Factory,
securely and reliably. This partnership signifies a major advancement in
incorporating 5G into industrial workflows, demonstrating the transformative
capabilities of native mmWave connectivity, particularly in revolutionizing
inventory management and more."
The collaboration between
Ericsson, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Dronus is a glimpse into a future where 5G-powered
drones become commonplace in industrial settings. This technology has the potential to
revolutionize inventory management, enhance safety inspections, and enable a
wide range of other applications that will redefine industrial automation. As
research and development continue, we can expect to see even more innovative
use cases emerge, driven by the power and potential of 5G and autonomous
drones.
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