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NEW Ajou partners with Hanhwa Systems for research on self-driving mobility

  • 2021-03-19
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Ajou University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hanhwa Systems, agreeing to organize and strengthen research collaboration over self-driving mobility.

           

A ceremony was held on February 22 at Yeonam Hall on campus to mark the signing of the memorandum. Executive Vice President for University-Industry Cooperation Oh Yeong-tae and Hanhwa Systems’ R&D Director Lee Su-jae [KHTC1]signed and exchanged two copies of the memorandum. The ceremony was also attended by Hanhwa Systems researchers and Ajou faculty members affiliated with the ACES Mobility Industrial Cooperation Center[KHTC2], including Prof. Song Bong-seob (Department of Mechanical Engineering) who chairs the center.

             

This MOU paves the way for increased collaboration between Ajou and Hanhwa specifically over research and development of night vision technology, the use of available research equipment and infrastructure, organization of a committee and exchange of technical advice, and development of related education and training programs.

             

Car-mounted thermal-imaging night vision cameras are essential to nighttime safety with self-driving cars. Designed to provide cars with vision during both the day and night and particularly in visibility-compromised conditions, night vision technology is emerging as a key to the success of autonomic mobility. Ajou and Hanhwa Systems will work together closely toward developing an intelligent, AI-controlled thermal imaging engine module to be mounted on existing models of thermal imaging cameras.

             

Ajou University’s LINC+ Project Group runs a number of industrial cooperation centers (ICCs) to strengthen the University’s research specialties through collaboration with local businesses and industries. There are currently four ICCs dedicated to smart mobility, biotechnology and healthcare, new and renewable energy, and AI and big data.