ASF-2020 and Autonet-2020 Joint Forum. Results and prospects

Abstract

On October 14-15, 2020, the joint international automotive scientific forum of IASF-2020 “Intelligent ground vehicles and systems” and Autonet-2020 “Forum of innovative transport technologies” was held online. The joint event based on the IASF and Autonet forums, well-known and recognized in Russia and abroad, took place for the first time, having aroused an increased interest both of traditional participants and a great number of new specialists, as evidenced by the number of participants (over 1000 people). The opening of the joint forum started with introductory reports of the well-known leaders largely determining the trends and ways of key industries development in the country. The list of the discussed issues turned out to be rather wide: from the future of services for connected vehicles and mobility after the pandemic to 5G technology and satellite communications for highly automated vehicles including the formation of a promising interaction system between road infrastructure and unmanned vehicles. Special attention was paid to the training of specialists in priority areas of development, creation, testing and operation of intelligent vehicles and systems. The “AUTONET AWARDS 2020” awards were handed out and the final competition of scientific works of students, graduate students and young specialists was held. More than 180 reports were presented within the joint forum. Its participants got acquainted with FSUE “NAMI” developments in the field of intelligent vehicles and their components.