LG and Intel collaborate on 5G in transport
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, LG Electronics and Intel have revealed a collaboration to develop 5G-based telematics technology for cars.
With their combined wealth of R&D expertise and the ambition to be 5G market leaders, the collaboration aims to be first in supplying telematics products that rely on long-term evolution (LTE) connectivity rather than on previous generation (2G, 3G) networks.
Aicha Evans, corporate vice-president and general manager of the Intel Communication and Devices Group, 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.”
Kim Jin-yong, president of LG Electronics’ Vehicle Components In-Vehicle Infotainment Business Unit, added: “By working closely with Intel we hope to build upon our leadership with LG’s next generation of 5G telematics products.”
The software can be updated at high speeds through over the air (OTA) networks, while videos and other multimedia content will see faster downloads through the car’s infotainment systems. Vehicle to vehicle communication through 5G, it is expected, will help prevent accidents.
