Self-driving technology demonstrations at the ITS Forum in Suwon highlight the progress of autonomous vehicles
An autonomous vehicle was tested in Suwon, South Korea, on May 26, two days prior to the opening of the 20th Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Asia-Pacific General Meeting. The test run showcased Suwon's commitment to implementing next-generation mobility solutions.
The ITS Asia-Pacific General Meeting is scheduled from May 28-30 at the Suwon Convention Center. The event aims to bring together officials and experts from over 30 countries, including city leaders and senior vice ministers, to discuss hyper-connected cities facilitated by ITS. Notable attendees include Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-joon and South Korea's Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Park Sang-woo.
The autonomous vehicle undergoing testing is designed for public demonstration and has been checked for safety on site for three weeks before the event. The vehicles rely on high-precision maps that include detailed data on road features for safe autonomous navigation. These self-driving cars will also be available for reserved test drives during the ITS Asia-Pacific Congress. Safety managers will be present during all test runs to respond to emergency situations.
Suwon envisions these demonstrations as a means to establish its reputation as a “future mobility city,” integrating ITS technologies into daily life. The specific model of the autonomous vehicle was not detailed in the available sources, but it has been designed for public demonstration and tested for safety on site. Its purpose is to provide attendees and citizens with a firsthand experience of advanced ITS and autonomous driving technologies.
The ITS Asia-Pacific General Meeting emphasizes the practical integration of ITS and autonomous driving technologies in an urban setting, with a strong focus on safety, technology demonstration, and international collaboration.
The ITS Asia-Pacific General Meeting, involving officials and experts from various industries like finance, technology, transportation, and even the automotive sector, will be held from May 28-30 in Suwon, South Korea. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to experience autonomous vehicles, designed for safety and integration into next-generation mobility solutions, on test drives.
