5G technology will be brought to smart factories with a novel wirelessly powered relay

256-element wirelessly powered transceiver array for non-line-of-sight 5G communication. Can enhance 5G network coverage even to places with link blockage, improving flexibility and coverage area, and potentially making high-speed, low-latency communication more accessible.

A recently developed wirelessly powered 5G relay could accelerate the development of smart factories. By adopting a lower operating frequency for wireless power transfer, the proposed relay design solves many of the current limitations, including range and efficiency. This allows for a more versatile arrangement of sensors and transceivers in industrial settings.