Ericsson shows 5G mmWave drone for warehouses

Ericsson in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and industrial drone solutions provider Dronus, showcased a 5G mmWave connected drone performing fuctions inside a warehouse.

Initially focusing on autonomous inventory checks in the warehouse, the drone uses indoor-optimized flight control, a 5G-connected Nest docking station, and live video streaming cameras. These features enable advanced sensing solutions within the factory's fully on-premises 5G private network.

This proof of concept demonstrates the integration of 5G technology into industrial processes, showcasing the potential for autonomous barcode scanning for inventory management. The drone, powered by the Qualcomm QRB5165 processor and equipped with 5G mmWave from Telit Cinterion, operates on Ericsson’s end-to-end private 5G network. This setup eliminates the need for external gateways or hotspots, marking a shift to native mmWave 5G connectivity for industrial use.

Key Points:

• The drone is designed for autonomous inventory checks in warehouse high racks.
• It uses a 5G-connected Nest docking station and live video streaming cameras.
• The drone is powered by the Qualcomm QRB5165 processor with 5G mmWave from Telit Cinterion.
• The proof of concept highlights the potential for 5G technology in industrial processes.
• It marks a shift from wired or Wi-Fi connections to native mmWave 5G connectivity.

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