Archive · 12 Jan 2026
IIT Indore Develops C-V2X for Safer Roads
Scientists at IIT Indore have created a special technology called C-V2X.
This technology helps cars talk to each other and to things like traffic lights and pedestrians.
It uses fast internet like 4G and 5G to share important information, such as accidents or traffic jams, so drivers can make better decisions.
The researchers had to solve a problem where the internet gets slow because too many people and cars are using it at the same time.
They made smart computer programs to fix this.
The goal is to make roads safer and reduce traffic.
The director of IIT Indore says this technology can help save lives and make cities smarter.
The leader of the project wants to make sure that people on the road can know about dangers before they happen.
IIT Indore researchers developed C-V2X technology for real-time vehicle communication.
The technology enables vehicles to share safety information like accidents and traffic jams.
It uses high-speed networks like 4G LTE and 5G for quick data exchange.
Researchers addressed challenges of limited wireless network resources with smart algorithms.
The technology supports the development of Intelligent Transportation Systems and future autonomous vehicles.
- Who
- Researchers at IIT Indore, led by Prof. Prabhat Kumar Upadhyay
- What
- Developed C-V2X technology for road safety and smart mobility
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To improve road safety, reduce traffic congestion, and support the development of Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore
- Technology
- Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X)
- Lead Researcher
- Prof. Prabhat Kumar Upadhyay
- Networks Used
- 4G LTE and 5G
- Key Benefit
- Real-time communication for road safety
- Challenges Addressed
- Limited wireless network resources
- Director
- Prof. Suhas Joshi