IIT-H hosts India’s first research demo of V2X communication technology by Suzuki Motor, Maruti Suzuki
IIT-H hosts India’s first research demo of V2X communication technology by Suzuki Motor, Maruti Suzuki
This was a research demonstration, the first of its kind in India, yet enough to see how V2X, a futuristic communication technology, can help prevent accidents and reduce congestion on roads.
An initiative of Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan, Maruti Suzuki India and a few partners, pilot applications of V2X or Vehicle-to-Everything at IIT Hyderabad (IITH) on Wednesday made some aspects easier now with the use of smart device Alert Road Is. the user. An example was the ambulance alerting system, one of five use case scenarios.
How many times have you regretted not being able to make way for an ambulance while driving? With V2X, an ambulance or an emergency vehicle can ‘communicate’ with cars by sending alerts to make way. The technology helps the driver to safely plan maneuvers and make way for an emergency vehicle. The alert system will also share details such as distance between vehicles on a real-time basis, a statement from the organizers said.
Other use cases of V2X communication include receiving pre-alerts to car drivers about wrong side driving by another vehicle; Pedestrians who may get in the way of the car; a speeding vehicle coming from a blind spot; And the bad road condition ahead. While the 5.7 Ghz band was used for the research demonstration, the rollout of 5G will be crucial for the mass use of V2X.
Five prototype vehicles (cars) showcasing these applications were showcased at the event, including Jayesh Ranjan, Industries and IT Secretary, Department of Communications (DoT), Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Telangana and senior IITH Director BS Murthy. The officers participated.
Maruti Suzuki executive directors Tarun Agarwal and Rahul Bharti told the media that it is a futuristic technology. Europe is also studying and targeting large-scale deployment by 2025-2030. “We want to get into it soon… Since the road profile in India is very different, study it early,” he said.
On the investment made in IITH as well as the road ahead for the project, Mr. Bharti said, “We are committed to this project.”
V2X communication technology, when used in conjunction with proper infrastructure, traffic rules and driver education, can help reduce traffic incidents and road congestion, the statement said.
Appreciating the effort, Shri Ranjan stressed the need to take the project beyond the research stage. The government would be happy to conduct “long-term trials on a road where you have at least 100 users, two-wheelers operating, nearby hospitals operating ambulances… [facilitate] Transition from laboratory to real life scenario. In terms of street infrastructure for 5G rollout, we will always be ready to support,” he said, on how Telangana gave swift approval for 4G rollout.
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