PERHAPS HUMANS WEREN’T meant to be the early adopters of 5G.
At Bosch Rexroth in Bavaria, Germany, wheeled robots that zoom between manufacturing machines and robotic arms that help hoist and connect components come with an unusual new feature—5G modems.
The division of Bosch that sells advanced manufacturing equipment sees 5G as a big future trend—and not just for gaming or superfast movie downloads. The company has developed a modular production line where every piece of equipment—plus high-precision power tools—is connected via 5G.
The new wireless standard may seem underwhelming so far to smartphone users, but it’s gaining followers at some factories, office compounds, and remote workspaces, with good reason. 5G promises insanely fast download speeds—up to 10 gigabits per second, roughly 20 times as fast as current networks—that could deliver virtual reality to smartphones and other mobile gadgets.
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