KT demonstrates 5G-based vehicle-to-everything technology on actual roads

By Lim Chang-won Posted : June 17, 2019, 15:30 Updated : June 17, 2019, 15:30

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SEOUL -- KT, a telecom company involved in the establishment of a 5G network in South Korea, demonstrated its 5G-based vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology on actual roads.

Along with V2X networks and vehicle communication terminals, South Korea is building an infrastructure for connected car services such as ultra-low-latency communication. KT said Monday that vehicles installed with 5G V2X terminals conducted the verification of various scenarios such as front collision warning.

V2X communication is the passing of information from a vehicle to any entity. It incorporates other more specific types of communication to ensure road safety, traffic efficiency and energy savings.

Because smartphones do not support V2X technology, communication between vehicles and pedestrians is not possible. In December last year, KT produced a C-V2X terminal which is instrumental in advancing vehicle connectivity for crash-free autonomous driving. C-V2X communicates to a cellular network for cloud-based services like navigation and infotainment. It uses a direct link to communicate with other vehicles, smart infrastructure and pedestrians.

5G-V2X can transmit data of various sizes without limitation in distance of telecommunication by applying 5G communication technology that can send ultra-low delay and a large amount of data to V2X. Communication between pedestrians and vehicles is also possible.

Vehicles can receive traffic information by connecting them with next-generation C-ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) platforms. KT plans to finish verification by the end of this year and carry out demonstration combined with a self-driving service next year.

KT has been selected to set up a 5G network in K-City, a simulated city in Hwaseong south of Seoul that would have a highway, parking lots, local communities, living areas and complicated urban road conditions.
 
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