Parking with Robots, Real-time Remote Driving... Future Transportation Technologies in One Place [Report]

"It's so amazing." On the 29th, at a corner of the first-floor exhibition hall of Suwon Convention Center, spectators surrounding a car model reminiscent of an arcade game corner repeatedly expressed their amazement. As the accelerator was pressed, the actual vehicle in the camera in front of them moved smoothly. When the steering wheel was turned, the vehicle in the camera immediately turned left. Although the driving was done at Suwon Convention Center, the actual vehicle was driving at an autonomous driving test site about 30 km away at Seoul National University Siheung Campus.

■ Technologies such as Remote Driving and Parking Robots Attract Attention

On the 29th, the scene of the remote driving system 'SMOBI-ToD' demonstration by autonomous driving company SUM, which participated in the '2025 Suwon Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Asia-Pacific Conference'.

This technology uses ultra-low latency communication to remotely drive vehicles almost in real-time. Although it is not yet commercialized due to issues such as lack of regulations, the company expects the utilization of remote driving to increase in the future. A SUM official explained, "Although there are no regulations for remote driving yet, we are in the process of consulting with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport," adding, "The utilization will be endless, such as dealing with unexpected situations in autonomous driving, logistics transportation at ports, and rental car delivery and return."

HL Robotics' 'PARKY', the world's first indoor autonomous parking robot, also gained popularity. At 11 a.m. that day, as the announcement "PARKY demonstration begins" was made, spectators quickly began to crowd HL Robotics' booth. Heo Cheonghoe, President of ITS Korea, explained, "The previous day, high-ranking officials from various countries in Asia and the Pacific showed great interest in PARKY," adding, "Traffic problems usually occur when roads are congested, and if parking queues disappear with PARKY, it is expected to greatly help solve such problems."

■ Technology that Recognizes Seatbelts Through Tinted Windows

Technology that penetrates dark tinting to check and notify whether seatbelts are worn for each seat in a vehicle also stood out. G&T Solution's MEDA system detects whether seatbelts are worn in not only the first row but also the second row of seats in a moving vehicle. Thanks to infrared cameras and deep learning technology, it is not a problem even with dark tinting or at speeds of 100 km/h. Its performance has already been proven as it is installed at a tollgate in Seoul.

A G&T Solution official explained, "Although electronic seatbelts have been mandatory since 2018, the front seatbelt wearing rate is over 80%, but the rear is about 20%," adding, "We expect to raise drivers' awareness of safety through the MEDA system."

AI company Pintel showcased a smart intersection system, among others. The smart intersection is a system that optimizes vehicle flow by analyzing real-time vehicle flow based on AI video analysis technology and linking it with signals. For example, if there are many vehicles waiting to turn left at an intersection, the left-turn signal time is extended to alleviate traffic congestion. This system is already in operation in Suwon, Wonju, Iksan, Goyang, and other places. one1@fnnews.com Jeong Won-il Reporter