The BrAIn Roads is a science documentary that tells the thrilling research journey of a group of scientists from the Computer Vision Center, immersed in the challenging task of developing an artificial intelligence that enables a vehicle to drive autonomously through rural areas.
With funding from the Government of Catalonia, the challenge aims to provide an economic and sustainable solution to the lack of public transportation in rural and remote areas. The scientific team faces the challenge of training the AI on a narrow mountain road, with poor visibility, adverse weather conditions, and no mobile coverage. This proof of concept differs from existing autonomous driving prototypes, which are mostly designed for urban areas.
Through an exploration of the field of artificial intelligence research, the documentary takes us from the laboratories of the CVC to the exciting field tests in the Alt Pirineu Natural Park, showcasing the successes, setbacks, and technological complexities the team experienced throughout the project.
The BrAIn Roads offers an exciting perspective on the world of science and innovation, connecting the audience with the inspiring story of a research team working tirelessly to transform autonomous driving and build bridges to a more accessible and sustainable future mobility.
This documentary presents the results of the Advanced Digital Technologies project on autonomous driving in rural areas, funded by the Government of Catalonia and executed by the CVC, in collaboration with SEAT, Volkswagen, and the i2CAT Foundation.
The BrAIn Roads is a production by Minifilms TV.
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Where to watch the documentary?
The documentary The BrAIn Roads is now available on the 3CAT platform (in Catalan) and on YouTube (with English subtitles).
The BrAIn Roads Premiere
The documentary The BrAIn Roads premiered on February 8, 2024, at the Institut d'Estudis Catalans.
The screening of the documentary was followed by the roundtable discussion "The Future of Autonomous Mobility in the Pyrenees and Beyond."
Speakers:
- Antonio M. Lopez Peña, Principal Investigator of the project at the CVC and ICREA Academia Professor at the UAB
- Pilar Conesa, Founder and President of Anteverti and Commissioner of the Smart City Expo World Congress
- Oriol Mas, Technical Coordinator of ADAS Parking & Innovation at SEAT/CUPRA
- Guillem Esteban, President of the Municipal Entity of Isil and Alós
- Pilar Dellunde, Coordinator of the Philosophy Degree at the UAB
The event will be hosted by Xantal Llavina, journalist in radio and television, ICT divulgator, and speaker. She is the director and presenter of the entrepreneurship and digital transformation program "Revolució 4.0" on Catalunya Ràdio and TV3.
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For more information, you can contact the CVC communication department at: press@cvc.uab.cat
