Remote-Controlled Forklift via 5G – Thailand’s First Industrial Use Case by AIS/SCG/PSU Offering More Efficiency and Safety

Thailand has gained another crucially technological advancement made possible by no. 1 digital technology, AIS and leading business conglomerate in the ASEAN, SCG in collaboration with Prince of Songkla University (PSU). For the first time in Thailand, the three organizations have successfully demonstrated the use of 5G technology for industry. The experiment was endorsed by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). 5G technology was utilized to operate an unmanned forklift via AIS 5G network. The unmanned forklift was parked at SCG plant in Saraburi while the operator attempted to control it at SCG Headquarters in Bangsue, Bangkok. SCG operator was able to operate the forklift fluidly, maneuvering palettes from point A to point B accurately in real-time. This 5G industrial test paves way to increased productivity and safety, and opportunity for staff remote-training. It has become an important model for other industries to follow.

AIS and SCG have signed an MOU in research and innovation development using 5G network for multiple projects, plus staff competency to put Thai performance at the world's frontline. The two giants intend to build 5G ecosystem together to enhance sustainable innovations and increase Thailand's industrial competitiveness as well as the living quality of Thai people.