The 5G-based V2X integrated controller enables large-capacity, real-time information transfer between vehicles and between vehicles and infrastructure, unlike the current LTE method. It is classified as a core technology for Level 4 autonomous driving, indicating full self-driving capability.
Currently, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) utilize sensors installed in vehicles to detect nearby hazards and provide alerts. However, fully autonomous driving requires vehicles to assess and manage their driving environment independently. This necessity highlights the need for 5G-based V2X technology, which can facilitate rapid data exchange with the surrounding environment. Mobility companies are accelerating their moves toward robo-taxi services, although V2X features have yet to be commercialized.
The integration of 5G and V2X technology is also expected to contribute to reducing safety incidents. It allows drivers to check blind spots and navigate using visual feeds from inside the vehicle. Real-time streaming functionality is expected to be introduced.
For instance, if a vehicle recklessly enters an intersection despite having a green signal, the cameras at the intersection will relay this situation. Additionally, drivers will be able to see pedestrians crossing the road during a right turn and identify traffic congestion ahead through video feeds inside the vehicle.
Hyundai Mobis aims to develop telematics integration technology optimized for the remote autonomous driving market. This is a critical technology for robo-taxi operators to manage mobility from a control tower in case of emergencies. Last year, Hyundai Mobis partnered with the Israeli company Autopia to develop remote support solutions.
Autotox, which supplies semiconductors for Hyundai Mobis’s integrated controller, was established in 2008 and is known for its top-level semiconductor design capabilities in the V2X field. It was recently acquired by Qualcomm. As vehicle communication standards are updated annually, competition to secure a foothold in the market is fierce, and both companies are also building strategic partnerships to capture the global market.
Hyundai Mobis will start developing technologies that meet the latest specifications of international standards for 5G-based V2X in the second half of this year. Starting next year, marketing activities such as product presentations will be held for global clients, and they plan to unveil related technologies next month at the IAA Mobility event in Munich, Germany.
Meanwhile, the global telematics market is experiencing rapid growth. According to a well-known market research firm, V2X communication technology is projected to grow at an average annual rate of nearly 43% by 2028, and during the same period, more than 48% of the entire passenger car market is expected to be equipped with 5G communication modules.
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