HFR Implements Private 5G Network for Agricultural Logistics Enhancement
Agricultural Product Fulfillment & Distribution Center ● This project aims to develop automated agricultural product sorting and packaging solutions using robotics, sensors, autonomous vehicles and 5G connectivity. ● Photo Credit HFR, Inc.
SEOUL, South Korea, December 21, 2023 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - HFR, Inc. (KOSDAQ 230240), a Private 5G solutions company, has implemented a Private 5G network for the "Smart Agricultural Product Distribution and Storage Technology Development Project”; according to a recent press release. This project, sponsored by the Korea Communications Agency (KCA), focuses on enhancing agricultural logistics through technological innovation.
The initiative aims to automate the sorting and packaging of agricultural products by integrating a range of technologies, including robotics, sensors, and autonomous vehicles, all connected via a 5G network. This technology is intended to improve the efficiency of operations at a facility dedicated to processing and distributing fresh agricultural products.
HFR, Inc. reports that the first phase of the project, which included setting up automated sorting and packaging systems and optimizing environmental controls through the Private 5G network, has been completed. The company has also indicated that planning for the second phase is in progress. This next stage is expected to focus on expanding commercial applications, adding new features, and making technological advancements, with a timeline set between 2024 and 2026.
The Private 5G network, utilizing HFR’s own technologies, underwent performance testing and certification in October. This process was conducted by an accredited testing institution and was supervised by the KCA.
Cho Beom-Geun, Head of HFR’s Product and Service Division, in a statement within the project's documentation, noted the importance of Private 5G in industrial communication. He said, "Private 5G is key to building communications infrastructure in the industrial ecosystem as part of the government's policy. This Private 5G network solution is seen as a foundational element for future business expansion and as a digital transformation enabler for SMEs and public institutions."
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Source: HFR, Inc. via Newswire
