NTU Singapore and M1 ink partnership to develop Singapore’s first 5G C-V2X research testbed and trials

As part of Singapore’s transition into a global innovation hub for research in connected mobility, NTU and M1 are collaborating to integrate 5G technology into cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) research testbed – the first of its kind in the nation.

C-V2X communications enhances safety by relaying real-time traffic navigation and hazard information to users in advance. It can send traffic warning notifications at road junctions, which helps optimise road usage by reducing travelling time and minimising the risk of accidents. 

M1 will deploy three 5G base stations for C-V2X communications at the NTU Smart Campus.

NTU Vice President for Research Professor Lam Khin Yong, said, “NTU is a world leader in smart mobility solutions and has partnered top companies like Volvo, the BMW Group, the Bolloré Group’s Blue Solutions, and MobilityX, to develop innovative technologies for autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles and multi-modal mobility solutions. As such, the university is in a prime position to accelerate advanced mobility solutions on the NTU Smart Campus, especially the emerging V2X technology. Our partnership with M1 will leverage the ultra-fast 5G cellular communications technology and integrate them into our existing V2X testbed which will enhance overall safety and reliability as notifications can be sent to users almost immediately. A cornerstone in the future of smart transportation, V2X technologies will also optimise road usage by reducing travelling time and minimising the risk of accidents for a safer and more reliable commute.”