Starlink has announced the direct integration of its fifth-generation (V5) equipment with Cybercab. According to the company, this should ensure a stable connection for the operation of autonomous vehicles and passenger entertainment, even in areas with poor mobile coverage or when mobile networks are under heavy load.
Commenting on Starlink’s post, Elon Musk wrote on 4 September: ‘Starlink will allow you to watch 4K live video whilst travelling in a Cybercab’.
Satellite connectivity is thus viewed not only as infrastructure for the operation of autonomous vehicles, but also as a channel through which passengers can access digital services whilst travelling.
According to materials presented by Tesla, the Cybercab is designed for passengers to use a large 22-inch screen. The company showcased it as a means of viewing content, listening to music, playing games and working whilst on the move.
The integration of Starlink V5 is intended to address one of the potential issues with such services — reliance on the quality of terrestrial mobile networks. For robotaxis, this is particularly relevant in areas where mobile coverage is unreliable or overloaded.
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