5G-CAR DIGITAL DEMONSTRATION LAB

broadband communication

5g-CAR is an integrated system of radio interconnection at 5.9 GHz, according to the standards of protocols 802.11p and 5G, able to transmit and receive data at high speed up to 1-5 Gb/s.

C-V2X communication

Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything” (C-V2X) is the technology that enables vehicles to communicate with the cloud, other vehicles and the surrounding environment.
C-V2X will leverage vehicular and cellular connectivity to contribute to safety, security, and traffic improvements.

Thanks to the speed of data transmission is possible an advanced calculation of routes that ensures a high level of predictability of traffic patterns, allowing also a communication of alert messages on display, increased safety of the operator of the vehicle itself and all surrounding vehicles or pedestrians.

COLLECTING IMAGES AND DATA FROM THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT

Also through low-latency data transmission, images captured by the vehicle’s own cameras, and any traffic cameras connected to the network, are processed by the device in real time.

The display is also able to give visual input in case of low road visibility, combining real images with infrared images. In addition, by analyzing the images themselves, it provides the driver with information about traffic and obstacles on the road, thus optimizing the best route for the vehicle’s journey.

Suitable for all types of vehicles

For the development of the prototype it was decided to install the device on emergency vehicles. In particular on ambulances and street sweepers.

The specificity of these vehicles, however, is not binding. The developed device, in fact, will be applicable to all types of vehicles: commercial, special and also on private vehicles.

PROGETTO 5G-Car

During the development phase of the 5G-CAR project, it became clear that the flexible application range of 5G modules will have important industrial repercussions.
Just the realization of the prototype has involved an important chain of mechatronic industries with production in Emilia Romagna.

The development of the project followed these steps:

Electronic board and antenna development
Prototype assembly
Test prototypes directly in the field with stakeholders

Roadside Assistance

For the development of the prototype it has been chosen to do the first setup on a rescue vehicle, an ambulance.
The vehicle has been equipped with:
- 5G module - equipped with physical antennas for receiving and transmitting data.
- Display with integrated SW for video image processing
An ambulance, often traveling in an emergency, is at high risk of collision.. An app like this, linked to the latest 5G technology, would definitely be a big step forward for risk prevention and minimization.

The 5G module in the emergency vehicle is able to connect to external infrastructures. As part of the prototype study, the system was tested on a high-traffic intersection in the municipality of Reggio Emilia, installing the 5G infrastructure with a cameras and 5G interconnection system..

Verifying that 5G broadband communication can ensure a passage of information between the ambulance in action and the operations center, so as to have in real time the information necessary to define the fastest and safest routes for the emergency vehicle; and also ensure the road safety of passing vehicles at the scene of the accident.
Street Sweeper

During the development of the project, future 5G applications in SMART CITIES were also evaluated, particularly how they can enable the safety and automation of roadside assistance vehicles.
Specifically we examine the development of intelligent systems for autonomous driving, the vehicle proposed for the study was the street sweeper that, considering the low speed of movement during the phases of work, about 10Km / h, can be considered as 'a mobile construction site'.
In the development of the prototype, it has been verified how the transmission of information collected by the vehicle platform to the operations center, has important furure applications to ensure collective road safety (sweeper in action, approaching vehicles, pedestrians).
C-V2X and Automations
Future Developments
5G broadband communication, is possible both between vehicles equipped with the device and between vehicles and external infrastructure connected to the network.
In addition, the data exchange rate is high-speed with low latency, less than 5 milliseconds, making real-time C-V2X communication possible.

And assuming future integration with CAN-BUS vehicle systems, active driving assistance will be possible.

Due to the reliability of the data collected on the surrounding traffic, the 5G module will have the ability to:
- Perform an advanced route calculation
- Implement efficient maneuvers
- Coordinate the driving of multiple vehicles
Assuming multiple vehicles have the 5g Module on board, the system will be able to safely assist the driver.
But even in the case that not all vehicles in traffic have a 5G device on board, the connection to external infrastructure makes up for this lack, and would allow sufficient data sharing for traffic analysis of the intersection under consideration.
Traffic Cameras

By connecting the device to traffic cameras it has been possible to develop the fast transmission of a video stream on c-v2x standard, usually used for the exchange of small messages between vehicles and infrastructures.
Crosswalk
Future Developments

In the case of a crosswalk, the device under development, thanks to future integrations with vehicle CANBUS systems, may be able to perform autonomous safety maneuvers to avoid collisions.
Mobile Devices
Future Developments
In the future, it will be possible to share data within the same 5G network with individual mobile devices of pedestrians, resulting in increased information exchange to ensure the safety of all road users.
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Car collision
Future Development

The device in development will allow real-time alert messages and future CAN-BUS integrations will enable active driver assistance, significantly lowering the risk of collisions or rear-end collisions.
Construction Sites / Road Works

Road works or road occupation, which increase the risk of collisions, will be monitored in real time infrastructure of the 5G network, Real-time situation awareness, making it possible for motorists to avoid slow or congested routes and with alert messages in the vicinity of hazards and prevention of rear-end collisions.
Ambulance - External Antenna
The validity of the system has been proved by the realization of a prototype at TRL6, on one side the ambulance equipped with 5G module on board (5G module, display, SW for image management) and on the other side an external infrastructures (equipped with cameras and 5G interconnection system).
Thanks to the communication between the two 5G systems, the driver receives the images transmitted in real time on the on-board display of the emergency vehicle.. And this information supports the driver in safely passing critical areas and reaching the destination in the shortest possible time.
External antenna C-V2X

In addition to the development of the device for vehicles, it was also possible to verify the effectiveness of communication on C-V2X standard, thanks to the installation of an external infrastructure.
An external antenna equipped with active remote management circuits with automatic transmission-reception switching has been realized.
External antenna C-V2X

In addition to the development of the device for vehicles, it was also possible to verify the effectiveness of communication on C-V2X standard, thanks to the installation of an external infrastructure.
An external antenna equipped with active remote management circuits with automatic transmission-reception switching has been realized.
Traffic Cameras

By connecting the device to traffic cameras it has been possible to develop the fast transmission of a video stream on c-v2x standard, usually used for the exchange of small messages between vehicles and infrastructures.

5G Car

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