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NDS welcomes MQNIC as a new member 

25. June 2025

NDS is honored to welcome MQNIC as a new member of the Navigation Data Standard (NDS) Association, and we are thrilled to collaborate on map data standards together. 

MQNIC has long recognized the importance of standardization and interoperability of high-definition map data in the development of autonomous driving and mobility services. To enhance global maps and navigation services, MQNIC has pursued membership in the NDS Association, the global organization that defines map data standards for the automotive industry. 

NDS welcomes MQNIC as a new member, advancing autonomous driving and smart transportation through innovative technologies
Source: MQNIC

MQNIC is a specialized Information and Communication Technology (ICT) company that develops and provides next-generation transportation systems and intelligent mobility platforms by integrating smart City, autonomous driving, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital twin technologies. 

MQNIC leads the deployment of autonomous driving services and contributes to the creation of a smart transportation environment. The NDS Association will greatly benefit from MQNIC’s innovations in future mobility technologies across diverse fields, including connected cars, AI/ML, and control platforms. 

Key MQNIC’s solutions

AI-Based Autonomous Driving Operation Platform – A platform for managing the operations of autonomous vehicles 

Digital Twin-Based Traffic Simulation System – A system that simulates traffic conditions in a virtual city environment 

MaaS Platform and Integrated Public Transportation System – A mobility service platform that integrates various modes of transportation to provide optimized routing 

Connected Car Services – Services that connect vehicles with infrastructure and provide real-time location-based features 

High-Definition Maps and Route Planning – Navigation and path planning technology using high-definition maps 

AI-Based Object Detection and Traffic Risk Analysis – Technology that uses AI to detect objects on the road and analyze potential risks 

Benefits of MQNIC membership in the NDS Association

Through its collaborative efforts as a member of the NDS Association, MQNIC expects to drive the following benefits: 

Enhanced precision in autonomous route planning 

Utilizing standardized high-definition maps to improve the accuracy of real-time autonomous route design, supporting safer and more optimized driving. 

Advanced traffic prediction and simulation 

Strengthening cloud-based urban traffic forecasting and scenario simulation, enabling real-time processing of traffic data and strategic responses to diverse conditions. 

Global data ecosystem compatibility and collaboration 

Ensuring compatibility with global traffic data ecosystems to deliver interoperable services in international markets and foster collaboration with other NDS members.

“MQNIC aims to realize precise and safe future mobility through AI-based urban traffic operations and autonomous driving technologies. Joining the NDS Association will serve as a key foundation for expanding our technology on a global scale based on international standards. Together with other NDS members, we are committed to leading the way toward a sustainable mobility ecosystem.”
Seungmo Yoo, CEO at MQNIC

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