Joint research on SOFTBANK, Honda and 5 G mobile communication connected car
Joint Research Outline
We will use the closed test course (Takasu Proving Ground) to create a 5G environment and develop the following technologies.
High-speed handover technology
Technology for stably switching base stations to communicate with in high-speed moving cars and development of in-vehicle antennas
Weak electric field, Recovery technology in out-of-service area
Development of technology and data processing technology to ensure data transmission / reception performance in weak electric field
In addition, technology development assuming various use cases
SOFTBANK CORP. | Group Companies | Corporate · IR | SOFTBANK Group
https://www.softbank.jp/corp/group/sbm/news/press/2017/20171116_01/
Honda Worldwide | November 16, 2017 “SoftBank and Honda to Begin Joint Research on Connected Car Technologies that Utilize 5th Generation Mobile Communication System (5G)”
http://world.honda.com/news/2017/c171116eng.html?from=r
Honda’s connected cars will communicate over 5G
https://www.engadget.com/amp/2017/11/16/honda-connected-cars-softbank-5g-japan/