If you are a vehicle manufacturer dealing with slow, manual network configurations for safety features — this project developed APIs and a modular architecture that allow vehicles to dynamically request network changes. This reduces the time-consuming coordination between vendors and operators.
Simplifying 5G Network Integration for Connected and Automated Vehicle Services
Imagine if your car and the cellular network spoke different languages, requiring a manual translator for every single feature. This project builds a universal adapter that lets vehicle services tell the network exactly what they need in real-time. It turns a complex manual setup into a semi-automated system, making the connection as seamless as plugging in a USB drive.
What needed solving
Configuring 5G networks for specific vehicle services is currently a slow, manual process requiring tight coordination between operators and vendors. This delay prevents the rapid deployment of advanced connected and automated mobility services.
What was built
A modular architecture and a set of APIs for edge computing, device location, and predictive QoS. It also includes an Experimentation-as-a-Service module.
Who needs this
Who can put this to work
If you are a network operator dealing with the difficulty of supporting specific vertical requirements for transport — this project developed an abstraction layer that exposes network capabilities to external services. This allows for a more open and transparent way to monetize B5G capabilities.
If you are a fleet operator dealing with inconsistent connectivity during vehicle movement — this project developed MEC with service continuity and predictive QoS. This ensures that critical automation services remain stable as vehicles move across different network zones.
Quick answers
What is the cost or pricing model for implementing this architecture?
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost structures are mentioned; the project is funded via a HORIZON-JU-IA scheme.
Is this technology ready for industrial scale?
The project is implementing 3 large-scale B5G trial sites in Italy, Netherlands, and Greece to validate the architecture in real open systems.
How is the IP and licensing handled for the developed APIs?
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the project aims to provide an open and transparent architecture for 3rd parties via open calls.
How does this integrate with existing 5G systems?
It uses an intermediate abstraction layer of APIs that translate complicated 5GS interfaces into easy-to-consume services for the vertical domain.
What is the timeline for the validation phase?
The project period runs from 2024-01-01 to 2026-12-31.
Who built it
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with 16 industrial partners (59% ratio), including 8 SMEs, which suggests a strong focus on commercial viability. The collaboration spans 11 European countries, combining the academic rigor of 3 universities and 6 research centers with practical industrial application.
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