Turkey’s transition to 5G connectivity infrastructure continues. In this area Turkcell, Ericsson and Istanbul Technical University getting together “5G Technology Campus” reached agreement on the project. At the signing ceremony fully electric, domestic and national 5G connected bus attracted attention.

speak during the ceremony General Manager of Turkcell, Ali Taha Koç, “The 5G test infrastructure that we have installed especially for our university mainly offers high data speed, low latency and large connection capacity. Together we will have the opportunity to evaluate and experience the output of these projects. One of the highlights of 5G is the autonomous vehicles that we all know very well. We are one of the first concrete steps in this collaboration. our autonomous bus We will experience it together with you. Our goal is to both transfer the existing sensor data to the 5G network in the autonomous bus and to enable healthy remote driving that we have set up within the ITU campus. The driver will no longer be on the bus. The autonomous bus will be the first project to benefit from 5G test infrastructure. But many more projects will follow.” he said.

Koç also stated that they will participate in similar R&D projects in the coming years and continue to develop the domestic ecosystem.

Ericsson: “Consider us a promoter of groundbreaking ideas”

Ericsson Türkiye General Manager Işıl Yalçın While pointing out the benefits of high data speed and low latency with 5G, he stated that this technology could also have different application areas. Yalçın also stated that they have established a 5G-based independent network for R&D projects. Ericsson Türkiye General Manager, “I believe we have created a dynamic and interactive talent platform that will drive improvements in many areas, such as image and audio-based analytical scenarios, mobility and sustainability. We welcome Ericsson not only as a partner, but also supporter of groundbreaking ideas I want them to see it as. We are here to ensure that our projects can reach a new dimension by sharing our knowledge, experience and resources. “These innovative achievements will not only shape the future of technology in Turkey, but will also contribute to a sustainable and dynamic information and communications technology sector that resonates internationally.” He made a statement.

ITU Rector Prof. Dr. Ismail Koyuncu while “With this participation in the field of 5G, we have the opportunity to contribute to the development of technologies that will determine the digital conditions of tomorrow, such as virtual reality, augmented reality and the Internet of Things. In addition 5G technology campus our project It will also greatly contribute to our efforts in autonomous vehicle technologies that will shape the future of the trucking and transportation industry. This groundbreaking project combines autonomous transportation and 5G technology to provide a safe and efficient travel experience. In addition, 5G’s communication with buses or various autonomous vehicles increases safety by allowing environmental sensing systems to work more effectively.” he said.

Local and national autonomy during the event electric bus was also tested. The bus, which drives around campus without a driver, attracted a lot of attention. The vehicle detected pedestrians and braked, and also gave priority to students at crosswalks.