Parallel Intelligence for Smart Mobility in Cyberphysical Social System-Defined Metaverses: A Report on the International Parallel Driving Alliance

Abstract

On 27 June 2018, the International Parallel Driving Alliance (iPDA) inaugural conference was held in Changshu, China. The iPDA consists of 24 well-known institutions, e.g., the University of Cambridge, Purdue University Indianapolis, and the Royal Institute of Technology of Sweden. The iPDA aims to co-establish a common shared research platform for parallel driving and a timely exchange of the latest research results and data related to parallel driving. During the conference, participants discussed the definition, applications, and future challenges of parallel driving and generally agreed that it is a solution to the current autonomous driving problem. Five keynote speakers presented parallel driving with intelligent vehicle theme talks to share their perspectives, field applications, and outlooks on industry trends and future research.