NXP and NTU Singapore launch $16M smart mobility test bed
10 April 2015
NXP Semiconductors has signed an agreement with Singapore’s Nanyang Technology University (NTU) to establish a real-world smart mobility test bed on the NTU campus. Supported by Singapore Economic Development Board, the joint initiative paves the way for Singapore’s “Smart Mobility 2030” vision, making the city-state a global innovation hub for intelligent transport systems. It is also a step to accelerate the introduction of life-saving vehicle communications globally.
The partners will develop and test Smart Mobility solutions in real-life scenarios with a focus on secure Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communications. V2X systems are integrated into vehicles, which are capable of wirelessly collecting and analyzing data from other vehicles and surrounding smart infrastructure over a distance of up to two kilometers.
NTU has the largest university campus in Singapore, with an extensive internal transport network of cars, buses, bicycles, and electric vehicle prototypes servicing its 35,000 students and faculty members. The new S$22-million (US$16-million) Smart Mobility test bed will leverage this network, using 100 V2X enabled vehicles and 50 roadside units to explore a range of smart communications use cases in a four-year trial.
The NTU-NXP initiative will focus on various core areas critical to the advancement and real-world adoption of secure V2X. These include the enhancement of V2X communications for maximum reliability as well as the security of systems against potential cyber threats, which is essential for ensuring safety of passengers and protecting drivers’ personal data.
NXP and NTU are inviting other high-tech companies, institutes, and government agencies to join forces with them and build a Smart Mobility Consortium aimed at researching and testing secure, smart connectivity and mobility solutions that can improve the traffic flow in inner cities, avoid road accidents, and enhance the mobility experience. Plans involve installing further technologies on the campus to simulate the future smart city.
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