Students at the Oakland Technical Campus in Clarkston got a firsthand look at how some of the most intelligent transportation systems in the world operate, during a 21st World Congress on Intelligent Transport System, held at Cobo Hall in Detroit.
During the conference, more than 10,000 visitors from around the world including transportation policymakers, researchers, high-tech innovators, and business professionals united to share the worlds latest technology in intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
A group of about 20 students from OTC attended the conference to see numerous technologies on display including connected and autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, robotics and sensor technology.
Exhibit booths including a variety of technology showcased during the 3-day event from Sept. 7-11. Each year the conference is held at different places the world, and visits the North America once every three years.
A self-driving car, demonstrated by IAV Automotive Engineering a company with locations in Michigan, was among the presenters at the conference.
OTC student Justin Goldsmith explained how the exhibits demonstrated during the conference featured some automotive technology that informs drivers of impending dangers.
‘One thing on display was vehicle to vehicle communication through satellite, which prevents accidents as well as much more,? he said. ‘I suppose you could think of it as car an eye in the sky that allows drivers to see around obstacles and corners. It for sure lessens any blind spots you would normally come across during the course of your everyday travel.”
? Andrea Beaudoin