Scenes from HetNet Expo in Chicago

FCC commissioners this week unanimously agreed on new rules for 50 MHz of 4.9 GHz spectrum, establishing a nationwide framework with a single band manager but one that is designed to let individual public-safety licensees retain local control over operations in the band, including support of 5G connectivity. Wednesday’s release of 4.9 GHz rules represent […]

Nextivity today announced the acquisition of Assured Wireless, the maker of high-power user equipment (HPUE) is used most by organization with broadband communications operating on the 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum licensed to the FirstNet Authority. Assured Wireless gained notoriety in the public-safety arena as the pioneer in HPUE technology, which supports connectivity of 1.25 […]

A new robotic guard dog has been unveiled in Ferndale, Washington, by robotics company Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD). The quadruped robot, named RADDOG, was built for security purposes and can warn users against intruders. The robot is fitted with a 180-degree camera and a firearm-detection device, which can be customized to alert local security, law […]

Bosch and Mercedes have received commercial approval to introduce automated valet parking in Germany. The autonomous driving system will operate at Stuttgart Airport’s P6 garage, where it will park – and return – cars without any input from a human driver. The service is the world’s first highly automated driverless Level 4 parking function – as defined by the Society of Automotive […]