Leading Japanese operator, NTT DOCOMO has partnered with DeNA to trial a 5G mobile-communications system that is expected to enhance the safety of self-driving vehicles through remote monitoring and passenger assistance.
Headquartered in Tokyo with over 2,000 employees, DeNA develops and operates a broad range of mobile and online services including games, e-commerce, entertainment, healthcare, automotive and other diversified offerings.
In the trial, a vehicle and a remote center will be connected via a 5G network that boasts ultra-high-speed data rates beyond 10Gbps, excess capacity, extra-low latency and massive connectivity compared to existing mobile communications systems.
For the initial trial, high-resolution video images captured with high-definition cameras mounted on the vehicle will be transferred in real time via the 5G network, which will allow the center to check for any driving irregularities and provide passengers with assistance as required.
The collaboration, which will combine DOCOMO's 5G wireless technologies and DeNA's expertise in services incorporating self-driving technologies, aims to realize extra-safe driverless services for remote monitoring and assistance.
DOCOMO is leading the research and development of LTE and 5G systems for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications.
