Traffic Talk

The project, supported by a €550,000 subsidy from the programme TREND 8, aims to support the commercial adoption of ITS systems for cooperative driving and autonomous transport technologies, even in the absence of a power supply. This innovative solution capitalizes on key features of 5G networks, including high reliability, low energy consumption, and the capability to support seamless communication among numerous IoT sensors. The system comprises off-grid sensor points, a server infrastructure that processes data using algorithms enhanced with artificial intelligence, and a database connected to mobile applications that provide relevant information to drivers and infrastructure providers. The system will be evaluated in the “First Mile Ingolstadt” test field dedicated for connected, cooperative and automated mobility. The testing will also make use of THI's automated vehicle, ANTON.

“We are looking forward to contribute our expertise from the test field. The developed system integrates off-grid sensors, advanced data-processing algorithms, and edge device-focused mobile applications. This solution not only enhances the safety of automated vehicles but also provides valuable information to support vehicles driven by humans and road infrastructure providers", said Prof. Ondřej Vaculín from the CARISSMA Institute for Safety in Future Mobility (C-ISAFE).

The project Traffic Talk is supported by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic within the TREND 8 programme from EU funds within the National Recovery Plan. The TREND programme of the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade, managed by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic  (TA ČR), supports industrial research and experimental development. The eighth call for projects had a special focus on applications of 5G technologies.