A 5G mmWave Drone use has passed its proof-of-concept test, meaning it represents the first step toward production use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in a manufacturing environment – a new milestone in the integration of 5G technology into industrial processes.
It won't be ready for prime time in warehouses in the foreseeable future, but it does give the industrial real estate community a glimpse into future technologies and how they will remake supply chains.
The technology was demonstrated at the Ericsson USA 5G Smart Factory, showcasing the potential for autonomous barcode scanning using drones for inventory management in certain types of warehouses.
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