Hanyang University Intelligent Machine Laboratory (ACE LAB) and Control-Works, LG Uplus created a consortium and secured the first auto parking service technology in the country. On the 24th, Hanyang University ACE LAB presented an 'Auto Driving·Parking Service Using Real-Time Parking Space Information' around Sang-am Dong, Seoul.

The consortium started from the YTN Newsquare of Sang-am Dong to Sang-am Public Parking Space of around 800km route, succeeding parking with 100% accuracy after 137 testings. The tested car was based on Hyundai Automotive Genesis GV80 with five robot sense radars and cameras, which is considered as a Level 4 self-driving vehicle.

This presentation includes 4th Industrial Technologies of AI, auto driving, and 5G, which is prospected to lead the world market of the future automotive. The auto parking service that uses 5G is especially catching the eyes of many within the industry. 

The consortium developed the auto parking service after receiving funds from the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Hanyang University took its part in developing a software platform, while Control-Works developed a hardware platform. LG Uplus supported with 5G network and cloud server.

Major technology is the Level 4 self-driving vehicle, which is capable of finding a space and parking itself. For the technology, ▲Artificial Intelligence based environment recognition system, ▲5G C-V2X based traffic light recognition system, ▲construction of a precise map and precise location recognition system, and ▲environment based driving route creation and vehicle control technology were developed and applied. The self-driving vehicle at level 4 allows the driver to go hands-free when driving, although it requires the driver to be in the car in case of an emergency.

Another highlight technology is the 5G based real-time parking area control system. The vehicle recognizes an empty parking area through the CCTVs installed in public parking areas, basking on artificial intelligence technology. To deliver the collected information on available parking area to the devices of users (smartphone), the consortium created 5G based cloud platform and mobile app service.

According to Control-Works, Hanyang University Professor Seonwoo Myung-ho of the Department of Automotive Engineering mentioned on the 23rd that "services that are based on future core technologies such as self-driving and auto parking will provide a competitive edge of Korea in automotive engineering, and will also be used as services for the mobility handicapped, such as the disabled, the elderly, and those who are pregnant."