Ukrainian remote driving technology competes for an award in Venice
The Ukrainian project Uklon Driverless has been shortlisted for the prestigious international Best Event Awards World in three categories. The winners of the competition will be announced on November 27 in Venice. This is reported by the portal PromPolitInform, citing information from Uklon.
An international jury evaluated the Ukrainian development in categories related to communications, advocacy, and unconventional use of space. The project involves demonstrating remote vehicle control, which is an important step in the development of autonomous technologies.
Testing and presentations of the development took place at the Boryspil International Airport. Using the facility’s infrastructure allowed specialists to safely test engineering solutions and provide visitors with an opportunity to experience the technology firsthand.
Inclusivity and innovation
One of the key aspects of the event was showcasing opportunities for veterans. The vehicle, equipped with adapted manual controls, was piloted by Dmytro Bykhovchenko, a veteran who underwent a double amputation of his legs.
During the two-month testing period, four events were organized, attended by over 250 people, including representatives of government, business, and the IT sector. Partners of the initiative included the INSCIENCE organization and the Diia.City United association.
International competition
The project’s information campaign reached an audience of approximately 15 million people, and publications about the development appeared in two hundred media outlets. In the final of the award, the Ukrainian company is competing against such brands as Ferrari, Netflix, Apple, and Formula 1.
In addition to Uklon, other domestic players such as UNIT.City and Ajax Systems are also represented in the list of finalists for the prestigious competition. The awards ceremony for the finalists is scheduled for late November this year.
Illustrative photo: Grendelkhan / CC BY-SA 4.0
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