{"id":101388,"date":"2025-02-16T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=101388"},"modified":"2025-02-13T13:59:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T08:59:24","slug":"paks-1st-ai-powered-driverless-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/paks-1st-ai-powered-driverless-car.html","title":{"rendered":"NED University developing Pak\u2019s 1st AI-powered driverless car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Karachi: The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence at NED University of Engineering and Technology has taken a pioneering step in developing Pakistan\u2019s first AI-powered driverless car. According to university engineers, no other institution in the country is currently working on such advanced autonomous vehicle technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A specialized electric vehicle (EV) has been imported from China for the project and is being equipped with cutting-edge AI tools to transform it into a self-driving car. The first test drive is expected to take place within the next six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/pakistan-welcomes-1st-byd-ev-shipment-kpt.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pakistan\u2019s EV market gains momentum with BYD\u2019s entry<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Project Director Associate Professor Dr. Muhammad Khurram stated that the team has made significant progress in real-time vehicle control, data processing, and software development. \u201cIf successful, the driverless car will be operational on the NED University campus within the specified timeframe,\u201d he told the news sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project integrates artificial intelligence, robotics, and mapping to enable the vehicle to navigate complex traffic scenarios. Research students Inzamam and Aleema, who are part of the development team, revealed that they have already created and tested algorithms for speed limits, object detection, and lane recognition in a virtual simulation. The next phase of development focuses on improving signal light recognition and steering control for real-world functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/sindh-invites-chinese-ev-manufacturer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sindh invites Chinese EV manufacturer to set up bus plant in Karachi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence at NED University is one of nine research centers established by the federal government to drive innovation and technological advancement in Pakistan. If successful, this project could lay the foundation for future advancements in autonomous vehicle technology across the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karachi: The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence at NED University of Engineering and Technology has taken a pioneering step in developing Pakistan\u2019s first AI-powered driverless car. According to university engineers, no other institution in the country is currently working on such advanced autonomous vehicle technology. A specialized electric vehicle (EV) has been imported from China for the project and is being equipped with cutting-edge AI tools to transform it into a self-driving car. The first test drive is expected to take place within the next six months. Read: Pakistan\u2019s EV market gains momentum with BYD\u2019s entry Project Director Associate Professor Dr. Muhammad Khurram stated that the team has made significant progress in real-time vehicle control, data processing, and software development. \u201cIf successful, the driverless car will be operational on the NED University campus within the specified timeframe,\u201d he told the news sources. The project integrates artificial intelligence, robotics, and mapping to enable the vehicle to navigate complex traffic scenarios. Research students Inzamam and Aleema, who are part of the development team, revealed that they have already created and tested algorithms for speed limits, object detection, and lane recognition in a virtual simulation. 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