Autonomous vehicles produce and transmit large volumes of data that require high-speed, low-latency connectivity – qualities 5G provides in abundance.

They provide ubiquitous connectivity that enables remote diagnostics and over-the-air software upgrades, keeping vehicles at peak performance. Furthermore, it enables seamless communications among cars, traffic infrastructure, pedestrian devices and cloud services.

Real-Time Traffic Reporting

5G connectivity enables your car to communicate real-time road conditions to other vehicles on the highway, enabling drivers to anticipate potential dangers and respond accordingly, potentially avoiding accidents and traffic jams while saving commuters both time and money.

5G makes this possible through its ultra-low latency, which enables split-second communication – vital in safety-critical applications like connected cars. Furthermore, its network reliability helps ensure consistent connectivity to reduce any chance of connectivity lapses which could have serious repercussions for users.

5G allows advanced location tracking capabilities for fleet management systems to better track vehicle locations. This can help logistics firms optimize routes, reduce fuel consumption and cut delivery costs. Furthermore, passengers will find themselves taking advantage of 5G via their chosen mobile data subscription for entertainment or on-demand services.

Road Maintenance Data

5G’s ultrahigh speeds and minimal latency provide a powerful platform for instantaneous data exchange that powers many connected car features – including those which enhance road safety for all.

Real-time traffic movement reports can provide drivers with timely updates of traffic movement, helping reduce collision risks and unnecessary idling time, which contributes to carbon emissions. Hazardous road conditions like potholes can quickly be reported via cars or road sensors to maintenance crews who will then address them immediately.

5G location tracking allows vehicles to communicate directly with infrastructure like road signs and traffic lights in real-time, opening up possibilities of car-to-car communication and infrastructure-to-vehicle communications that improve traffic management while decreasing congestion and improving flow. Remote diagnostics and over-the-air software upgrades will also become simpler, helping your car always perform at its best, which will reduce downtime, fuel usage and improve fleet performance overall.

Weather Detection

As severe weather events become increasingly frequent and intense, businesses and governments must comprehend their effects on operations and services provided. Accurate assessment is crucial to public safety as well as continuity of services; thus a swift evaluation process must take place quickly.

With 5G technology, cars will soon be able to share information directly with road infrastructure, other vehicles and pedestrians via C-V2X technology – providing greater protection for everyone on the roads as policymakers, automotive manufacturers and drivers work toward safer roads together. C-V2X will play an essential part in meeting this goal and this feature should become a hallmark of modern driving experience.

Increased Infotainment Car rides will become more enjoyable with ubiquitous, high-speed connectivity provided by 5G networks – allowing passengers to stream media without delay and update software over-the-air, keeping cars up-to-date with performance, safety and entertainment innovations – due to 5G’s lower latency which significantly enhances connected car functionality.

Remote Surgery

Already providing drivers and passengers with innovative features, 5G will unleash the full potential of connected cars. Its astonishing speeds and ultra-low latency allow instantaneous data exchange enabling connected cars to communicate instantly with one another, infrastructure and the cloud in real-time.

Autonomous cars will soon be equipped to pick up signals sent by 5G phones in pedestrian pockets, helping them avoid collisions at crosswalks or intersections. Furthermore, remote diagnostics and over-the-air software upgrades will allow vehicles to keep pace with road maintenance standards without needing to visit service centers regularly.

In 2019, a live telesurgery using surgical support robots and 5G network was conducted between Orlando, Florida and Dubai, UAE as well as Orlando to Shanghai in China, demonstrating its ability to transmit knowledge and physical skill of surgeons across long distances and potentially helping address shortages of specialist medical expertise.