A recent LinkedIn post revealed Tesla’s desire to integrate 5G into its electric vehicles and Optimus robot.
Job listings have been removed or restricted by Tesla, suggesting the position may have been filled, but it sheds light on the company’s efforts to implement 5G technology. Tesla aims to develop its own “private 5G” system for its EVs and Optimus robots.
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Tesla’s 5G integrated vision revealed
Tesla has been at the forefront of building internet connectivity into its electric vehicles since early on. Interest String Engineering, which first adopted 3G connectivity and then upgraded to 4G LTE, reported that the potential transition to 5G holds great promise for Tesla owners.
A recent LinkedIn job posting for a “cellular systems integration engineer” highlights Tesla’s forward-looking efforts. Interestingly, the link to the job description on Tesla’s recruitment page has become inactive, fueling speculation about the completion of the recruitment process.
Pat Ruelke, Tesla’s principal staff engineer, detailed the purpose of the role in the job ad, emphasizing that the company is looking for skilled engineers to advance cellular connectivity in Tesla cars and Optimus robots. .
Ruelke emphasized the company’s mission to establish a seamless private 5G service that connects Tesla products with the company’s private 5G infrastructure, promising improved performance with minimal latency and superior data rates.
Take the path to seamless connectivity
According to the job description, Tesla is looking for a highly motivated Cellular Systems Integration Engineer to join our Global IT Manufacturing Solutions Engineering team.
The goal is to ensure an unparalleled connected experience across all Tesla vehicles, including Models S, 3, X, Y, Cybertruck, and Optimus within Tesla facilities.
Responsibilities listed in the job description include understanding internal customer needs, strategizing and executing testing procedures, seamlessly implementing ESIM deployments, and ensuring integration with Tesla’s proprietary 5G network infrastructure. .
References in the job description to private 5G network infrastructure on Tesla’s premises suggest the company’s intention to establish a dedicated network within its manufacturing facilities. The move is likely aimed at maintaining a seamless connection between the company’s products, vehicles, and Optimus robots.
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Recent observations by Teslarati highlight the plausible assumption that products compatible with 5G networks can also seamlessly connect to public networks.
The large difference in latency between 4G and 5G networks further emphasizes the appeal of the latter, with 5G networks boasting significantly lower latency of less than 5 ms compared to the 60-98 ms range of 4G networks. I am.
Tesla’s apparent interest in integrating 5G capabilities signals the company’s strategic vision to bring this technology to its upcoming S3XY lineup and Cybertruck.
Such moves not only demonstrate Tesla’s commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advances, but also hint at the possibility of incorporating advanced features into next-generation vehicles.
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