Experimental measurements of a joint 5G-VLC communication for future vehicular networks

TL;DR

This paper reports experimental measurements of a joint 5G and VLC communication system designed for future vehicular networks, aiming to enable low-latency, real-time information exchange for safety and emergency applications.

Contribution

It presents one of the first experimental evaluations of integrating 5G and VLC technologies for vehicular communication systems.

Findings

Demonstrated feasibility of joint 5G-VLC communication in vehicular scenarios

Achieved low-latency data transmission suitable for safety applications

Showed potential for real-time traffic and emergency information exchange

Abstract

One of the main revolutionary features of 5G networks is the ultra-low latency that will enable new services such as those for the future smart vehicles. The 5G technology will be able to support extreme-low latency. Thanks to new technologies and the wide flexible architecture that integrates new spectra and access technologies. In particular, Visible Light Communication (VLC) is envisaged as a very promising technology for vehicular communications, since the information can flow by using the lights (as traffic-lights and car lights). This paper describes one of the first experiments on the joint use of 5G and VLC networks to provide real-time information to cars. The applications span from road safety to emergency alarm.