An Exciting Morning at BME – Welcoming Teachers from the Budapest Centre for Vocational Training in Mechanical Engineering

On June 11, 2025, more than twenty secondary school teachers from institutions belonging to the Budapest Centre for Vocational Training in Mechanical Engineering visited the Department of Automotive Technologies at BME and the National Laboratory for Autonomous Systems, following their joint invitation. The aim of the professional event was to provide the guests with a comprehensive overview of the research and development activities conducted at the department and the laboratory, and to strengthen the connection between higher and secondary education.

The morning began with introductory presentations covering current and forward-looking topics such as the technological advancement of autonomous vehicles, the role of artificial intelligence in transportation, and the operation of autonomous experimental vehicle platforms.
The speakers were:
– Dr. Zsolt Szalay, Head of Department, Associate Professor – The Present and Future of Autonomous Driving
– Dr. Tamás Bécsi, Head of Department, Associate Professor – Artificial Intelligence and Transportation
– Dr. Szilárd Aradi, Associate Professor – Introduction to the Autonomous Experimental Vehicle Platform

In the second half of the program, the teachers participated in laboratory tours, where they had the opportunity to observe development environments and demonstration systems related to autonomous vehicles firsthand. During the demonstrations, the participants asked numerous questions, engaging in lively professional discussions with researchers and engineers.

The event was an important step toward creating a closer link between secondary education and the training of future engineers, while giving secondary school teachers firsthand insight into the directions of vehicle technology research and industrial innovation.

Below is a selection of photos taken during the event.