技术飞跃：爱立信成功测试使用原生毫米波 5G的工业设备

爱立信日前宣布已在旗下的美国 5G 智能工厂成功测试了一款先进的基于 5G 毫米波的无人机。此次测试是与高通公司和工业无人机解决方案提供商 Dronus 合作进行的。测试中使用了高通的 QRB5165 处理器、爱立信的端到端私有 5G 网络和来自 Telit Cinterion 的 5G 毫米波技术。

This proof of concept marks the first instance when a natively mmWave 5G device is used in an industrial setup. It highlights a significant technological leap as it moves away from traditional wired or WiFi connections towards direct, high-speed 5G connections.

成功测试的概念验证标志着首次在工业设备中使用原生毫米波 5G 设备，是一个重大突破，实现了从传统有线或 WiFi 连接到直接、高速 5G 连接的技术飞跃。

Wired connections, though reliable, reduce mobility, while WiFi provides mobility, but the Internet connection is less stable and slower. Moreover, having native 5G mmWave discards the need for external gateways or hotspots or any intermediary device to connect with the 5G network.

有线连接虽然可靠，但会降低移动性，WiFi 虽然可以提供移动性，但互联网连接的稳定性较差且速度也较慢。而且，原生 5G 毫米波无需外部网关、热点或任何中间设备即可与 5G 网络连接。

The built-in support for high-frequency millimeter wave (mmWave) 5G technology makes it suitable for real-time applications. Its flight control system is optimized for indoor use, enabling it to navigate seamlessly within the factory, which usually has more obstacles and tight spaces compared to an outdoor setting. Equipped with live video streaming cameras, the drone efficiently performed autonomous inventory checks, focusing on high racks. This automated task is faster and more accurate than manual checks, which are very time-consuming and prone to human error.

测试中使用的 5G 技术内置了对高频毫米波（mmWave）的支持，适用实时应用。测试中的飞行控制系统针对室内使用进行了优化，无人机在工厂内能够完成无缝飞行导航，工厂内的环境因为与室外环境相比通常有更多的障碍物及更狭小的空间。无人机配备了实时视频流摄像机，可以高效地执行重点放在高货架上的自主库存检查任务。这样的自动化任务比人工检查更快、更准确，因为人工检查非常耗时，而且容易出现人为错误。

Industries are increasingly moving toward automation in their factory and warehouse setups. The change is propelled by several factors, such as competitive pressure, the need for higher productivity, and to reduce operational costs. Substantial growth in e-commerce is driving the demand for efficient warehousing solutions. To respond more flexibly to market trends, businesses are investing in automation to streamline their supply chain. The industrial automation market is expected to witness a substantial uptick in the upcoming years. However, automation for high bandwidth intensive industrial use cases demands robust 5G networks.

业内的工厂和仓库设置越来越趋向于自动化。这种变化的推动因素有很多，例如竞争压力、提高生产率以及降低运营成本的需求等等。电子商务的大幅增长推动了对高效仓储解决方案的需求。为了更灵活地应对市场趋势，企业正在自动化方面进行投资，以简化供应链。工业自动化市场预计将在未来几年出现大幅增长。而高带宽密集型工业用例的自动化则需要强大的 5G 网络。

Recognizing these trends, Ericsson is focusing on developing 5G use cases to cater to advanced applications such as unmanned aerial vehicles. The recent successful demonstration certainly paves the groundwork for commercial usage of 5G mmWave devices in inventory management in the future. This will significantly boost ERIC’s commercial prospects in the long run.

爱立信认识到了这些趋势，也正在努力开发各种 5G 用例，以满足无人机等先进应用的需求。这次测试的成功无疑为未来 5G 毫米波设备在库存管理中的商业应用奠定了基础。从长远来看，这将显著提升爱立信的商业前景。

With the emergence of the smartphone market and the subsequent usage of mobile broadband, user demand for coverage speed and quality has increased exponentially. Further, to maintain performance with increased traffic, there is a continuous need for network tuning and optimization. Ericsson is much in demand among operators to expand network coverage and upgrade networks for higher speed and capacity. The company is reportedly the world’s largest supplier of LTE technology with a significant market share and has established a large number of LTE networks worldwide.

智能手机市场的兴起和移动宽带的使用促进了用户对覆盖速度和质量需求的成倍增长。此外，为了在流量增加的情况下保持性能，也存在网络调优和优化的持续需求。爱立信受到那些希望扩大网络覆盖和升级网络以提高速度和容量的运营商的青睐。爱立信据报是全球最大的 LTE 技术供应商，拥有巨大的市场份额并已在全球建立了大量 LTE 网络。

The company focuses on 5G system development and has undertaken many notable endeavors to position itself as a market leader. It believes that the standardization of 5G is the cornerstone for digitizing industries and broadband. Ericsson expects mainstream 4G offerings to give way to 5G technology in the future. It currently has 162 live 5G networks across the globe, spanning 69 countries.

爱立信专注于 5G 系统的开发，并已经开展了许多引人注目的工作，力求使自己成为市场领导者。爱立信认为 5G 的标准化是实现产业数字化和宽带化的基石。爱立信预计主流的 4G 产品将在未来被 5G 技术取代。爱立信目前在全球拥有 162 个 5G 网络，遍布 69 个国家。