{"id":1988,"date":"2025-10-31T13:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T12:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygonaurel.cz\/?p=1988"},"modified":"2025-10-31T15:05:57","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T14:05:57","slug":"vil-tour-2025-the-future-of-autonomous-mobility-is-being-born-in-the-czech-republic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polygonaurel.cz\/en\/vil-tour-2025-the-future-of-autonomous-mobility-is-being-born-in-the-czech-republic\/","title":{"rendered":"ViL Tour 2025: The Future of Autonomous Mobility Is Being Born in the Czech Republic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imagine driving down a busy city street. Suddenly, a pedestrian steps out from behind a parked van, eyes fixed on their phone. Before you can even move your foot toward the brake, your car stops sharply\u2014but safely. A scenario that until recently belonged to science fiction is becoming reality. Technologies like these, with the potential to save lives, are being tested in the heart of Europe. At <\/span>AUREL\u2018s modern proving ground<\/span><\/a> in B\u0159ehyn\u011b near Doksy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gathering of leading experts at the AUREL Proving Ground<\/span><\/h2>\n

The ViL Tour 2025 professional conference was far more than just a showcase of technology. It marked a major shift in the methodology of developing and validating autonomous vehicles. It was no coincidence that the event took place at <\/span>AUREL\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Development and Innovation Centre. The Czech Republic is quietly becoming a key player in the evolution of autonomous driving. The secret behind this success lies in the acronym ViL \u2013 Vehicle-in-the-Loop<\/strong>. It is a revolutionary method that brilliantly connects the real world with the limitless possibilities of virtual reality.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A flight simulator for your car?<\/span><\/h2>\n

How does it all work? Imagine a flight simulator, but for cars. On the test track sits a real vehicle with a real driver, whose engine, brakes, and suspension behave exactly as they would in real life. The key difference lies in what the car \u201csees.\u201d Its sensors \u2013 cameras and radars \u2013 aren\u2019t connected to the physical surroundings, but to a powerful computer that projects a virtual environment in real time. The vehicle thus responds to digital obstacles, simulated traffic jams, pedestrians, or sudden weather changes.<\/span><\/p>\n

This approach solves a fundamental challenge. For an autonomous vehicle to be truly safe, it would need to drive millions of kilometres in real traffic, experiencing every imaginable and unimaginable situation. That\u2019s not only time-consuming and costly, but also extremely dangerous. Thanks to ViL technology, engineers can safely test even the most critical scenarios and fine-tune driver-assistance systems to absolute perfection.<\/span><\/p>\n

What was tested and what will be standard in tomorrow\u2019s cars?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The ViL Tour 2025<\/strong> event was organised by the Czech company AUREL, in collaboration with Datron Technology and Brno University of Technology (VUT). It brought together leading German technology companies as well as students, including the eForce Prague Formula team from the Czech Technical University in Prague (\u010cVUT). The event showcased both new versions of existing advanced systems and completely new technological solutions. Participants had a unique opportunity to glimpse the future of modern vehicle development and autonomous systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are deliberately helping to create an exclusive platform for industry leaders. The future of automotive safety and autonomy is being built through close collaboration and knowledge sharing. The success of the first ViL Tour confirmed the strong market interest in combining real-world testing with simulation. Here at the AUREL Proving Ground, we are demonstrating that the Czech Republic has the potential to become a key European player in this high-tech discipline,\u201d<\/span><\/i> said Zden\u011bk Svoboda, Head of the AUREL Proving Ground.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t