Hybrid V2X Communication – Modular Communication Concept for Future Road Side Units

Fabian Berger, Board Member, Director, MUGLER AG

 

Which technology will be used for vehicular communication in the future? Will there be a technology swap in the subsequent years or are hybrid communication solutions the future? We can’t reliably answer these questions at the moment. Therefore, the Road Side Units should be modular, to cover all eventualities. If we start with WLAN 802.11p with a follow-up technology swap to 5G, a period with hybrid communication is mandatory to reach all road users. Beyond that hybrid communication can enhance the reliability of connections between the road users and the infrastructure. In this talk we show a concept of a modular Smart Road Side Unit, which could integrate various communication technologies, ensure hybrid communication and provide virtual intelligence for running ITS applications at the edge of the road. Furthermore, we will show how this Smart Road Side Units can support the testing of new algorithms for autonomous driving.