- Partnership to expand automated driving in logistics
- Telekom enables Europe-wide interoperability with the periphery cloud
- Unikie software controls vehicles automatically, precisely and safely
Managing logistics processes in factories requires a large number of experienced operators to transport goods from point A to point B with vehicles. The shortage of drivers or the lack of digitalization of processes are just two of the challenges facing the industry. Automated driving can already solve many of these problems today. Processing times are reduced, while space utilization increases. This makes logistics processes more efficient and sustainable. Deutsche Telekom and Finnish software expert Unikie are therefore joining forces to develop the automated vehicle supply chain. The two companies are already successfully collaborating on Volkswagen AutoLog project in Emden. The aim of the Volkswagen project is to automate processes at the automotive terminal. The new partnership will focus on industrial use cases such as vehicle production, vehicle logistics, bus and tram depots, parcel and last mile depots, as well as special vehicles in ports and forestry.
Cloud Edge enables Europe-wide scalability
Using SIM cards, vehicles connect to the Telekom network 5G network and can thus communicate with the Unikie Marshalling (UMS) solution. The UMS uses an external sensor infrastructure based on LiDAR (Light Imaging, Detection and Ranging) sensors. This enables precise and safe automatic control of vehicles, even in confined, high-traffic areas with mixed traffic or in poor visibility conditions. Telekom leverages the Unikie Marshalling solution in an edge cloud to enable low latency. This ensures fast and secure communication between the UMS and vehicles in almost real time. The cloud solution makes the system available at almost any location within a short time and, in the next step, enables sovereign, secure and interoperable scaling on a European scale via the 8ra project. Thanks to HE Thanks to system integration from Telekom subsidiary T-Systems, customers benefit from a seamless end-to-end solution with the highest performance and round-the-clock operation.
“Only we can provide the complete package of SIM, network, edge cloud and system integration from a single source. In combination with Unikie’s automated driving software, we are revolutionizing logistics processes far beyond the automotive industry. In the next step, we are ready to expand into the European market with our edge cloud and the 8ra initiative,” says Christian Hort, Senior Vice President. Automotive at T-Systems. Vesa Kiviranta, Chief Business Officer at Unikie, explains: “Our partnership with Deutsche Telekom provides an ideal scalability factor. By integrating our software with Deutsche Telekom’s mobile network, we can use the best mobile network with low latency and the highest reliability.
About Unikie
Unikie is a global software engineering and innovation company that provides intelligent solutions to the automotive, logistics, manufacturing, smart devices and defense industries. The company is dedicated to providing high-impact solutions that improve efficiency, improve safety and revolutionize industries. It widely uses its expertise in advanced technologies, data analysis and application of AI in embedded software development. Founded in 2015, Unikie aims to be the preferred partner of leading players in their fields and a recommended employer for experienced software experts. Learn more about www.unikie.com.