HFR, Inc. has deployed an end-to-end Private 5G network for the "Smart Agricultural Product Distribution and Storage Technology Development Project" sponsored by the Korea Communications Agency (KCA). This project aims to develop automated agricultural product sorting and packaging solutions using robotics, sensors, autonomous vehicles and 5G connectivity. These solutions offer enhanced capabilities and improved operations across multi-variety crop processing at a fresh agricultural product fulfillment and distribution center.

The completion of Phase I included automatic sorting and packaging, as well as environmental control optimization throughout the Private 5G network. Phase II is under planning to promote further commercialization, additional features, and technology advancements targeted to be introduced in 2024 to 2026. HFR built this Private 5G network based on its own technologies.

Performance testing and certification were conducted by an accredited testing institution last October with the KCA.