The 30th ITS World Congress is one of the most significant global events focused on smart mobility, transportation technology, and the future of transportation systems. In 2024, the congress is scheduled to take place in Dubaifrom September 16 to 20. This event is key for the future of mobility because it brings together experts from around the world to discuss and showcase the latest advancements in intelligent transportation systems (ITS). It also helps shape the direction of global transportation policies and technologies, driving innovations that will redefine how people and goods move in the future.
The NDS Association plays a crucial role in driving cooperative innovation within the mobility sector by setting and maintaining the worldwide standard for map data in automotive ecosystems. Unlike other map standards typically used in ITS for V2X messages, NDS ensures that the map data used in vehicles – whether for navigation, ADAS, or automated driving systems – is consistent, reliable, and interoperable across different platforms. By providing this standardized framework, NDS enables seamless collaboration among manufacturers, suppliers, and technology companies, ensuring that various ITS components can accurately reference and integrate with the map data used by vehicles, thus enhancing the overall efficiency and safety of intelligent transport systems.
In mid-September, Ottó Nyírő, Product Manager of the NDS Association and Director of the NDS Competence Center at NNG LLC, will be heading to Dubai. Here he talks about his journey ahead.
Q: Why is the ITS World Congress an exciting (networking) event for NDS?
A: The ITS World Congress is a great event for NDS because it provides a global platform to showcase the relevance and importance of NDS.Live in intelligent transport systems (ITS) and cooperative ITS (C-ITS) technologies. The event gathers industry leaders, innovators, standardization bodies, and policymakers from around the globe, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking and collaboration. For NDS, this event is a prime opportunity to demonstrate how NDS.Live can serve as a robust, standardized framework for lane-level referencing, enhancing the safety, efficiency, and interoperability of next-generation transportation systems. The Congress is an ideal venue to connect with potential partners, clients, and stakeholders who are crucial in driving the adoption of these standards across the industry.
Q: What role do transportation companies play in the future of mobility?
A: They are important for the future of mobility by driving the adoption of advanced technologies that make transportation safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. As key players in the deployment of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS), these companies are instrumental in implementing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication systems, which enable real-time data exchange between vehicles, infrastructure, and other road users. This collaboration is fundamental for achieving seamless integration of autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, and connected services that define the future of mobility. By embracing standards like NDS.Live, transportation companies ensure that the map data used in these systems are interoperable, reliable, and consistent, which is vital for the safe and efficient operation of modern transportation networks.
Q: How can NDS support the transportation industry?
A: NDS supports the transportation industry by providing worldwide standards for map data in automotive ecosystems, which are essential for the accurate and reliable exchange of lane-level information in C-ITS applications. NDS.Live addresses the challenges of lane referencing by offering a flexible and universally adoptable model that enhances the precision of lane-based data. This is particularly important in cooperative driving scenarios such as adaptive cruise control, lane changes, and autonomous driving. By ensuring that transportation companies have access to standardized and high-quality map data, NDS enables application providers to seamlessly match and integrate V2X messages with the map data used by the vehicle, ensuring accurate and real-time situational awareness for safe and efficient vehicle operations. Additionally, NDS.Live empowers drivers by integrating up-to-date map data with C-ITS functions, allowing systems to accurately visualize and anticipate road scenarios, predict and react to hazards, and enhance coordination with other vehicles and infrastructure, ultimately improving road safety and efficiency.
Q: Why is a common data standard and increased cooperation important in this environment?
A: A common data standard, such as NDS.Live, is vital in the transportation environment because it ensures that all stakeholders – whether they are vehicle manufacturers, infrastructure providers, or service developers – are working from the same set of rules and data interpretations. This standardization is essential for achieving interoperability between different systems and technologies, which is the foundation of effective C-ITS deployment. Increased cooperation among these stakeholders is equally important as it fosters innovation, reduces redundancies, and enhances the overall safety and efficiency of transportation networks. When all players in the ecosystem can share and understand the same data accurately, it leads to better decision-making, more reliable services, and a smoother integration of new technologies into existing infrastructure.
Q: What are you particularly looking forward to in Dubai?
A: I am particularly looking forward to engaging with industry leaders, innovators, and standardization bodies in the transportation sector to discuss the latest trends and challenges in intelligent transport systems. Dubai’s reputation as a hub for futuristic urban development makes it an ideal location to explore how advanced map technologies like NDS.Live can be integrated into smart city infrastructures. I am excited to participate in discussions that will shape the future of mobility, especially in the context of how map standards and collaborative efforts can drive progress in C-ITS. Additionally, the opportunity to network with peers and explore potential partnerships that can further enhance the role of NDS in the global transportation landscape is something I greatly anticipate.
To learn more about how NDS.Live is shaping the future of mobility, visit the NDS.Live Developer Portal. We look forward to engaging with you at the ITS World Congress 2024 in Dubai.
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