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Michinori Holdings and KDDI Begin AI Communications Optimization Trial for Autonomous Driving in Hitachi
Michinori Holdings and KDDI will conduct a demonstration of technology that uses AI to optimize communications quality for autonomous buses in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, starting Sept. 1, 2026.
What happened
Michinori Holdings and KDDI announced they will begin a communications technology trial using autonomous buses in Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Sept. 1, 2026. The trial will use technology that enables AI to autonomously optimize communications quality for autonomous driving. It will assess the potential to improve the efficiency of remote monitoring and reduce operational workloads.
Why it matters
Stable communications are a prerequisite for autonomous buses that use remote monitors. The trial is important because it will examine how 5G connectivity and radio quality change when AI autonomously optimizes base station settings. Michinori Holdings and KDDI also plan to assess the potential to reduce the time and effort required for communications design and adjustment, and to improve remote monitoring operations that use video, aiming to determine the specific operational conditions.
Sources
Translated from the Japanese original: /news/michinori-hd-to-kddi-jidouunten-muke-ai-tsuushin-hinshitsu-s-04500d. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.