{"id":8607,"date":"2025-07-30T13:01:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T11:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/auto.bme.hu\/?p=8607"},"modified":"2025-07-31T13:22:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T11:22:01","slug":"hungarian-smart-road-becomes-world-leader-confirmed-by-bmes-study-visit-to-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/auto.bme.hu\/en\/blog\/hungarian-smart-road-becomes-world-leader-confirmed-by-bmes-study-visit-to-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Hungarian Smart Road Becomes World Leader \u2013 Confirmed by BME\u2019s Study Visit to China"},"content":{"rendered":"

Three researchers from the Department of Automotive Technologies at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) recently conducted a study visit to examine China\u2019s most advanced intelligent transportation systems. Their key takeaway: the digital twin-based smart highway section on Hungary\u2019s M1\u2013M7 motorway exceeds the Chinese systems in both accuracy and latency. The solution developed at BME has implemented what is currently the most advanced smart road section in the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe World\u2019s Smartest Highway Section\u201d \u2013 Hungarian Innovation Recognized in China<\/strong><\/p>\n

In July 2025, three researchers from BME \u2013 Dr. Zsolt Szalay (Head of Department), Dr. Andr\u00e1s R\u00f6vid, and Zsolt Vincze \u2013 embarked on an extensive study tour across China and Hong Kong. Their goal was to gain firsthand insights into the development of Chinese intelligent transport infrastructure and strengthen the ongoing collaboration between BME and the City University of Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

One of the most important conclusions from the trip was that \u2013 although Chinese smart road networks cover far greater distances than Hungary\u2019s demonstration section \u2013 the technological sophistication<\/strong> of the M1\u2013M7 digital twin system<\/strong>, especially in terms of precision and real-time performance<\/strong>, surpassed all the systems observed in China.<\/p>\n

Experts at multiple institutions in China openly acknowledged this and expressed their aim to reach the technological level already achieved in Hungary.<\/p>\n

This feedback reinforces the fact that the M1\u2013M7 smart road section<\/strong>, developed by BME, is not only a European but also a global benchmark<\/strong> in intelligent road infrastructure. It rightly deserves to be called: the world\u2019s smartest highway section<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Hong Kong: Teleoperation Breakthroughs and International Innovation Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Invited by the City University of Hong Kong, the BME delegation reaffirmed an existing research collaboration. The teleoperation system used in Hong Kong is powered by technology developed at BME, and recent improvements have reduced response latency to below 10 milliseconds<\/strong> using a local server\u2014an exceptionally low delay even by global standards.<\/p>\n

The development experiences from Hungary\u2019s M1\u2013M7 smart road also attracted strong interest, and two new joint project proposals<\/strong> were outlined during the visit.<\/p>\n

The CityU leadership\u2014including Vice President for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Prof. Michael Yang and Prof. Johnny Ho\u2014introduced the HKtech300<\/strong> program, which supports research-driven technology startups with seed investments equivalent to approximately 100,000 EUR<\/strong>. The program is open to international partners, and future joint patent applications with BME<\/strong> are also on the agenda.<\/p>\n

BYD, Tsinghua, CICV \u2013 China\u2019s Technology Hubs<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the Shenzhen headquarters of BYD<\/strong>, Vice President Luo Zhongliang and the future director of the Hungarian plant confirmed that they are actively seeking MSc and PhD students for their Budapest R&D base and are open to launching a collaborative program proposed by BME.<\/p>\n

At Beijing\u2019s National Intelligent Connected Vehicle Innovation Center (CICV)<\/strong>, experts responded positively to the technological solutions implemented on the M1\u2013M7 section, stating that they are aiming to reach a similar level.<\/p>\n

At Tsinghua University<\/strong>, Dr. Zsolt Szalay\u2019s lecture attracted great interest, particularly in the topics of digital twin technology<\/strong> and autonomous drifting<\/strong>\u2014areas where Chinese professors acknowledged that Hungary has a truly unique approach.<\/p>\n

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Real-World Traffic Tests and AI \u2013 Insights from Multiple Chinese Cities<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Beijing<\/strong> and Suzhou<\/strong>, the BME researchers encountered various smart transport solutions where autonomous vehicles are already operating in real urban traffic. These included buses and shuttle vehicles that alternated between relying on their own sensors and external infrastructure signals.<\/p>\n

Among the Chinese implementations, Suzhou<\/strong> had the most advanced digital twin model<\/strong>, but even this was found to be surpassed by the Hungarian M1\u2013M7 system<\/strong> in terms of technical capabilities.<\/p>\n

Chongqing and Seres Automotive: Training Future Engineers and Autonomous Luxury Vehicles<\/strong><\/p>\n

At Chongqing University<\/strong>, the team was introduced to cutting-edge research in the automation of land, air, and water-based vehicles. Meanwhile, a visit to the Seres Automotive<\/strong> factory showcased the production of Huawei-powered AITO luxury vehicles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The delegation rode in the M9 flagship model<\/strong> on a fully autonomous 25-minute journey from the factory to the airport. The vehicle successfully handled two unexpected traffic scenarios, demonstrating the maturity of the system.<\/p>\n

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Global Experience, Local Success \u2013 BME\u2019s Smart Road Becomes a Global Reference<\/strong><\/p>\n

The study tour offered unambiguous confirmation: the digital twin-based system<\/strong> developed by the Budapest University of Technology and Economics<\/strong> not only held its ground against the world\u2019s top smart road technologies \u2014 it actually outperformed them<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The M1\u2013M7 smart road section has become an international reference point<\/strong> and rightfully claims the title: the world\u2019s smartest highway section<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The collaborations already launched or currently under development\u2014as well as the growing international recognition of Hungarian solutions\u2014are paving the way for Hungary to become a key player in the future of mobility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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