Chongqing - On November 7, a delegation from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) conducted a research tour at Changan Automobile and the Mingyue Lake Collaborative Innovation Pavilion in Chongqing Liangjiang New Area.

As an ITU member, Changan Auto has developed and published three international ITU standards, advancing communication technology integration in the automotive industry. ITU recognized Changan Auto’s automotive safety project as part of its "AI for Good" global AI innovation cases.

Changan Auto's AI-LAB team has leveraged pioneering technology to create over 5,000 natural adversarial scenarios covering highways, urban areas, intersections, and ramps. This has resulted in a collision risk scenario generation rate 200 million times more efficient than Waymo’s autonomous driving tests, with an average generation time of one scenario per minute.

"Manufacturing enterprises applying AI, especially allowing AI to make decisions independently, must carefully address regulatory concerns," noted Uwe Löewenstein, Counsellor for ITU-R Study Group 5.

"The factory's efficiency is highly impressive. The availability of all components and the organization of assembly processes are commendable, as automotive manufacturing is a time-intensive endeavor. Yet, the level of automation here is remarkable," he added.

On November 7, ITU representatives experienced the Avatr model at the Changan Auto factory. (Photo/Huxin Luo)

"This is an exceptionally innovative factory, and the innovations we see here may herald a revolution in future manufacturing," praised Paolo Gemma, Chairman of WP2/ITU-T Study Group 5. He further remarked that the greatest challenge for traditional manufacturers in digital transformation lies in changing mindsets to embrace new technological disruptions.

Many guests enthusiastically experienced a ride in an Avatr model, Changan Auto's high-end NEV, and praised its intelligence and comfort.

The Mingyue Lake Collaborative Innovation Pavilion showcased numerous innovative projects fostered by Liangjiang, such as a self-developed vertical takeoff and landing flying car and the "Qingou 30" hydrogen-powered drone developed by Chongqing Research Institute of HIT, captivating the delegates' attention.

Victor Strelets, Chairman of ITU-R Study Group 4, commented that the innovation projects in Liangjiang were surprising and fascinating, emphasizing that technological advancement is the future.

He highlighted the rapid growth of the space industry and the challenges it brings, noting that international organizations are already addressing these issues through collaborative efforts and placing hope for solutions on the younger generation.

On November 7, ITU representatives visited innovative projects at the Mingyue Lake Collaborative Innovation Pavilion. (Photo/Huxin Luo)

The 2024 ITU/MIIT High-Level Seminar, an annual significant event co-hosted by MIIT and ITU, marked its debut in inland China. It was held in Chongqing Liangjiang New Area and focused on enhancing cooperation in the field of information and communication.