Evaluation of 5G Readiness for Critical Control of Remote Devices

This paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of various wireless networks for Teleoperated Driving (ToD) applications, focusing on a hoverboard as a test vehicle. The study compares end-to-end delay and jitter across five network setups: a private 5G network, a wireless LAN, a public LTE-A network, and two wireless CANs, based on the service level requirements outlined by the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA). Conducted over distances up to 45 kilometers, the evaluation reveals that 5G (both Stand-Alone and Non-Standalone) meets ToD requirements, although CAN networks outperform 5G in latency and jitter. Public LTE-A shows the least optimal performance, highlighting the potential of alternative network technologies for critical control systems until 5G matures.