United Kingdom, May 23 -- Self-driving cars that eliminate traffic jams could be a step closer to reality, thanks to new research.

Researchers at the University of Bristol have made a breakthrough in semiconductor technology, which could speed up the delivery of 6G.

Martin Kuball, Professor of Physics at the University of Bristol and co-lead author of the research which is published in the Nature Electronics journal, said: "Within the next decade, previously almost unimaginable technologies to transform a wide range of human experiences could be widely available.

"The possible benefits are also far-reaching, including advances in healthcare with remote diagnostics and surgery, virtual classrooms and even virtual holiday tourism.

"In a...