India has now moved in the direction of technology where driverless cars will hit the roads. This is a big opportunity for domestic and foreign auto companies, as in the coming days they will be able to easily test driverless cars in India. According to sources, the Group of Secretaries has given the green signal to the terahertz spectrum suggested by TRAI, which is the cornerstone of testing driverless technology.
What is terahertz spectrum?
The frequency range of terahertz spectrum is from 95 GHz to 3 THz. It is mainly used for robotics, automotive radar and upcoming 6G networks. Now that the Digital Communication Commission (DCC) has approved its use and TRAI has recommended its commercial use, technical research and automobile testing in India will get a new dimension.
The Department of Telecommunications will soon issue detailed guidelines on this. After this, companies will be able to use this spectrum by paying Rs 1000 for each use, while registration fees will be charged separately. This permission will be given for five years.
How does a driverless car run?
Driverless or auto drive cars are vehicles that can run on their own without a human driver. These cars recognize the environment around them and take decisions with the help of sensors, cameras, radars and artificial intelligence (AI).
"Tesla" was the first big company that brought a revolution in this field by launching Level 2 autopilot technology in 2015.
India is entering a new era of automation technology
With the approval of terahertz spectrum, India is entering a new era of automation technology. This will also increase opportunities for foreign investment, technological innovation and new jobs. Driverless cars will not only make transportation smart, but can also bring a big change in terms of road safety.
Prakash Kumar Pandey