Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport are conducting field trials to test high-speed wireless download of vehicle sensor information utilizing 802.11ad Wi-Fi technology in the 60 GHz band.
The goal of the trial is to increase how quickly and efficiently data can be pulled from a given vehicle, in addition to helping evaluate vehicle performance under extreme race conditions with quicker assessments and less time in the pit lane.
By using motorsports as a test, Qualcomm Technologies can also utilize the trial to assist in the future developments of technologies and applications that could be used for safer road vehicles, as well as the pursuit of the wireless garage.