5G is not just faster 4G

Mobile components in smart factories, like robots and autonomous vehicles in a warehouse, will benefit largely from 5G capabilities. Low latency and secure transmission of data on 5G networks will enable edge devices in industries to reliably connect to humans and to the cloud. Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Detlef Zühlke is the main initiator of the Technology-Initiative SmartFactory KL e.V. founded in 2005 as a non-profit association. He shares insights on 5G as an enabler of connectivity in manufacturing.