Qualcomm is to engage in 5G RuralDorset’s agritech trials.
Qualcomm is supplying high frequency, 5G mm wave modules to the project in order to test their efficacy in 5G connected robotic farming.
“Alongside the 5G RuralDorset project and backed by our £200 million trials scheme, we will explore innovative uses for 5G millimeter wave spectrum to revolutionise the agricultural sector,” says digital minister Matt Warman.
The architecture offered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor delivers a range of technical advantages. Centralised processing will allow a fleet of robots to learn from each other by taking advantage of the complete dataset, rather than operating in isolation.
Multiple robots will be able to communicate and work in parallel which saves time and takes advantage of good weather windows. It also reduces the processing capabilities required by an individual robot thereby reducing the cost of each unit and increasing its battery life.
“5G mmWave delivers high-capacity wireless broadband access to urban, suburban, and rural settings,” says Qualcomm sup Wassim Chourbaji, “5G RuralDorset will demonstrate how 5G mmWave can bring smart agriculture capabilities to remote farms,”
