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All Photonic Network Use Case: Safe Remote Driving at Scale
Remote driving stands at the intersection of innovation and necessity.
According to recent McKinsey research, the remote driving market is projected to reach $42 billion by 2040, with 70% of premium car owners expressing interest in the technology.
However, the widespread adoption of remote driving faces significant technical hurdles — challenges that NTT’s Innovative Optical and Wireless Network (IOWN) might be uniquely positioned to address.
The Critical Role of Photonic Networks in Remote Driving
Current remote driving systems face a fundamental challenge: latency. Even milliseconds of delay between a remote driver’s action and the vehicle’s response could have serious safety implications. Traditional network infrastructure, relying on electrical signals, introduces inherent delays that could limit the technology’s practical applications.
