The idea behind MEC is that running applications closer to the cellular customer allows applications to perform better.
Cities might be able to create less dangerous roads using the system.
One of the key uses for MEC technology is safety.
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MEC also makes things easier for auto engineers.
With MEC, onboard systems can be used to detect other vehicles and decide how to navigate safely.
“And with ‘Where am I?’
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and ‘Where are the other cars?’
Designers for self-driving vehicles have relied mainly on the assumption that the car will be independent of support networks.
