The 5GVEC project, an ambitious initiative led by the multinational DEKRA, continues to advance in the development of key technologies for future mobility. This project, which also involves Ericsson, Tinámica, Tupl, Softcrits, Premo, and Top Digital, is supported by the collaboration of the Innova IRV Foundation and the University of Málaga.
Since its inception in late 2022, 5GVEC has focused its efforts on research and development of 5G-based solutions for the deployment of connected vehicles. The project also aims to validate use cases that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability in autonomous driving.
As part of this initiative, project partners visited the robotics and mechatronics research group facilities at the University of Málaga, where they were able to showcase the technological advances and developments applied to the test vehicle.
According to UMA representatives, “This automated electric vehicle can be remotely controlled using systems that replicate manual driving, allowing management of the steering wheel, pedals, and gear shifts from a distance. Our goal is to generate precise trajectories and monitor its activity in real-time, opening the door to new use cases in autonomous driving.”
Project Progress
Among the most notable advancements of the project is the remote operation of vehicles on test circuits, such as the one at DEKRA, using advanced sensors and artificial vision systems to detect objects in the environment in real-time. 5G connectivity, crucial for this initiative, ensures low-latency communications, which are essential for quick responses to unforeseen changes.
Additionally, a remote trajectory monitoring and execution platform designed by Softcrits is being developed. This solution includes an app for managing trajectories, a database of incidents, and middleware that optimizes communication between the vehicle systems and its environment.
With this approach, the 5GVEC project aims to be a catalyst for the development of electric vehicles adapted to the challenges of modern mobility, marking a milestone in the integration of 5G technology in the automotive sector.
The project, which represents an investment of over 4.6 million euros, is funded by the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Administration, the European Union, and Next Generation EU funds within the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan.
