How 5G technology is building the warehouses of the future
13 Feb 2023Automation in warehouses is no longer the preserve of science fiction. Yet while autonomous vehicles are becoming more widely adopted and accepted in warehouses, they tend to fulfil very basic and restricted roles. As futuristic as they seem, these ambling pallet shuttles or sorting devices represent only the tip of a technological iceberg - and one that’s likely to be driven by 5G. The dramatically higher speeds and bandwidth available via 5G internet make it relevant for more than just watching videos on your phone. Through 5G deployment, new sensors and devices could drive more reliable and more advanced automation than is possible with current WiFi standards, opening up everything from industrial robots to augmented reality.
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