Bosch-BME joint efforts to develop key components for automated driving

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Robert Bosch and BME (Budapest University of Technology and Economics) have concluded a three-year joint development project to support the production of autonomous vehicles. The closing event held on 13th June 2023. at the Bosch Budapest Innovation Campus of Robert Bosch Ltd. hosted key scientist of the project who presented and demonstrated the main development results. The joint project employing nearly 30 BME researchers, PhD and MSc students and about 60 development engineers from Robert Bosch Ltd. started in spring 2020 and was closed at the end of May 2023. András Kemler, Managing Director of technical areas, location manager at Robert Bosch Ltd., who coordinated the cooperation with BME, said at the closing event of the project: “The success and experience of the three-year joint work with the participation of nearly 60 experts have laid the foundation for the continuation of the cooperation.” Dr. Zsolt Szalay, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Automotive Technologies at BME, added, “I am very happy and proud that our university was able to provide real value to one of the world’s largest industrial companies through collaboration and teamwork.” The project was financed by the National Research, Development and Innovation Fund within the framework of the “Support for market-driven research, development and innovation projects (2019-1.1.1-PIACI KFI)”

An organic part of smart city and innovative highway traffic concept are the shared, connected, and highly automated vehicles. Less kilometers driven and better organized traffic can result in the reduction of travel time and also a decreased level of emission and noise. Components that support automated vehicle functions therefore make a significant contribution to safer, cleaner, greener and more efficient transport. However, to achieve these goals, continuous technological development is indispensable. Effective and successful research and development processes require the use and improvement of rigorous, but always supportive validation and verification methods, and the use of cutting-edge test procedures.

Robert Bosch Ltd. and BME with the involvement of ZalaZONE proving ground performed a three year long joint research and development project with the main focus on validation and verification of sensors and components for automated driving. The project covered the development and extension of the validation and verification concept and process for the newest generation front camera and radar – including performance-, stability- and robustness measurements. For this purpose, a multi-sensory reference measurement system was developed. This system is capable of generating reference data supporting the evaluation and validation of the above sensors.

The researchers identified the test requirements and developed the methodological framework and the related software and hardware for the validation and verification of camera and radar-based environment sensing components to be used for automated vehicle functions. They developed software to support the testing of automated hardware reliability and HiL/SciL (Hardware-in-the-loop/Scenario-in-the-Loop) testing methodology, which combines real and virtual test environments to test significantly more traffic situations than in case of the previously available testing methods.

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Panaratas wins the 2023 Safety First! Competition

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The 2023 Safety First! Competition, which was organized for the first time this year by the Safety Technology Research Group of the Department of Automotive Technologies of BME in order to establish a tradition among the students of the university. “Our aim is to promote the field of traffic safety and to inspire students interested in this scientific area. Through the competition, we support the students involved in finding new and innovative solutions to current problems in the field of transport safety.” – said Árpád Török PhD, Head of the Safety Technology Research Group, after the final event of the competition.

The 6 teams and 16 students who participated presented their innovative ideas in areas of high importance for vehicle safety and cybersecurity. Out of the 6 teams, 3 teams, ShieldTech, Panaratas and NAVSTAR, made it to the final and were able to take their ideas from the first round to the implementation phase. The finalist teams therefore presented working models in the final round.

ShieldTech presented a machine learning model for the protection of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication, which is suitable for detecting and preventing unauthorized access. Panaratas has developed a ROS2-based virtual environment for evaluating intrusion detection systems (IDS) in intelligent transport systems (ITS). NAVSTAR has developed a driver monitoring system that identifies the drivers’ emotional state by analyzing speech patterns and tone of voice. Panaratas was the winner, ShieldTech was awarded second place and NAVSTAR was ranked third.

Congratulations to the finalists, and we look forward to seeing more teams at next year’s competition!

We are proud of them

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We are pleased and proud to announce that several members of our department received recognition at the Faculty Council Ceremony on 9 June 2023:

In recognition of their outstanding work for education, Dr. Zoltán Lévai, Dr. János Gábor Takács and Dr. Zsolt Szalay received jubilee medals.
Based on the feedback of the students, Dr. Gábor Buza, Dr. József Hlinka and Ádám László Nyerges received a jubilee medal, while Dr. Péter Harth and Dr. József Zoltán Pál received a Dean’s Commendation for their outstanding teaching work.

Congratulations to our colleagues!

 

BME organised a prestigious automotive industry research event in Visegrad

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The 38th International Colloquium on Advanced Manufacturing and Repairing Technologies in Vehicle Industry concluded on May 26th at Visegrád, marking another successful edition of this esteemed event. Hosted by Hungary, this year’s colloquium was organized in the cooperation of the Scientific Association for Mechanical Engineering and the BME Department of Automotive Technologies, with Krisztián Bán, Ph.D., playing a pivotal role in the coordination and execution of the conference.

The three-day event brought together Hungarian and foreign experts, academics, undergraduates, graduate and doctoral students from the Visegrád Group countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia), with the aim of presenting and publishing new, contemporary, and quality research. The topics covered a wide range of areas, including manufacturing and repairing technologies, material science, autonomous vehicles, Industry 4.0, innovative powertrains, electromobility, and safety and security of autonomous vehicles.

With a remarkable four-decade history, the International Colloquium on Advanced Manufacturing and Repairing Technologies in Vehicle Industry has established itself as a premier platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration. This year’s edition showcased the commitment and dedication of the BME Department of Automotive Technologies in advancing the field and fostering talent in the automotive industry.

The Colloquium contributes to the triple helix model by allowing young researchers to gain insights into real advanced manufacturing applications, enabling the development of the entire manufacturing ecosystem in the region. The promotion of R&D activities fosters cooperation between universities and industry, contributing to the evolution of the research ecosystem.

The professional program of the colloquium featured a diverse array of presentations which provided a valuable opportunity for researchers and industry professionals to share their ground-breaking research and contribute to the advancement of the automotive industry.

“We are honoured to have hosted this important event,” said Dr. Krisztián Bán, Ph.D, member of the Organising Committee from BME. “The event provided a platform for experts, academics, and students from the Visegrád Group countries to present their latest research findings and insights. We are proud to have played a key role in organizing this successful edition and fostering collaboration within the automotive industry. We look forward to next year’s event, which will be hosted by Poland.” – he added.

The International Colloquium on Advanced Manufacturing and Repairing Technologies in Vehicle Industry continues to serve as a catalyst for research, innovation, and the exchange of ideas. By facilitating collaboration between academia and industry, the event contributes to the advancement of manufacturing and repairing technologies in the automotive sector.

 

The project is co-financed by the Governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from International Visegrad Fund. The mission of the fund is to advance ideas for sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe.

 

Departmental Participation at the ITS Europe Congress

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BME Automated Drive Lab participated at ITS European Congress 2023 and the exhibition organised in the framework of the conference in Lisbon between 22-24 May as a partner of the Hungarian Public Roads Nonprofit Ltd. During the event, numerous industry leaders, researchers, developers, ministers, and city officials attended, with the number of exhibitors reaching 80.

At the exhibition, visitors had the opportunity to participate in a special teleoperation demonstration at the Hungarian booth. They remotely controlled our autonomous vehicle, which operates on the ZalaZONE proving ground in Zalaegerszeg, from the exhibition venue. The demonstration attracted a large number of visitors who got acquainted with the concept of “real-time digital twin” through the teleoperation service.

For more details, please visit the BME Automated Drive website: BME Automated Drive – ITS Europe

 

Electric or synthetic?

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Electric or synthetic? The real question is not about how our car runs or what type of propulsion system and energy source we use, but rather whether our mobility is necessary and if we choose the most sustainable form for it. Do you know what proportion of new cars are company cars? And how do their consumption and emissions compare to the others? These are the questions we addressed at the Corporate Car and Fleet Conference. The background conversation can be found at this link.