Intel and LG Electronics have announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, that they are collaborating for the development of a pilot fifth generation (5G) wireless telematics technology for next generation cars.
Both the companies are set to utilize their research and development expertise and capabilities with the intention to be the first to market 5G ready solutions.
With 5G based networks, which are almost 33 times faster than 4G LTE networks, can be beneficial for automobiles with V2X (Vehicle To Everything) technology that can help in communicating from vehicle to vehicle, vehicle to infrastructure or vehicle to pedestrian even at high speeds.
Apart from this, high speed 5G networks can mean that your automobile can download software updates almost instantaneously.
Even audios and videos can be downloaded onto the vehicle's infotainment systems.
LG Electronics' Vehicle Components In-Vehicle Infotainment Business Unit, president, Kim Jin-yong said: "By working closely with Intel we hope to build upon our leadership with LG's next generation of 5G telematics products." LG has been one of the first companies to provide telematics products that rely on LTE services instead of 2G or 3G based networks.
It is the exclusive supplier of GM's 4G LTE OnStar telematics system and it had 29.9% market share in 2015.
Intel Communication and Devices Group, corporate vice president and general manager, Aicha Evans said "LG is an important vehicle component supplier for the joint research and development of 5G telematics."
"We believe the combination of LG connectivity leadership and Intel expertise in connected cars, sensor fusion and distributed deep learning will deliver innovative 5G technology for the car."
