On May 15th, 2025, the FRODDO project was prominently featured at the Artificial Intelligence for Road Safety and Mobility Scientific Workshop, held in Athens and online. Dr. Panagiotis Fafoutellis from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) delivered a comprehensive presentation of FRODDO, showcasing the project’s innovative work in AI-assisted traffic management and smart mobility.

    The workshop, organized by the NTUA Department of Transportation Planning and Engineering, brought together experts, researchers, and stakeholders from across Europe, with more than 20 research projects presented throughout the day. The event provided an excellent platform for sharing cutting-edge research and exchanging knowledge on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of road safety and mobility.

    During his presentation, Dr. Fafoutellis introduced FRODDO’s core objectives and its pioneering approach to managing mixed traffic conditions where autonomous vehicles (AVs) and human-driven vehicles coexist. In particular, he highlighted how FRODDO is developing AI-powered traffic management strategies, such as vehicle platooning and dynamic lane reversals, which are being tested in simulated environments to assess their large-scale impact on traffic flow, emissions, and overall network efficiency.

    The Athens pilot, using NTUA’s advanced microscopic simulation model of the city center, was presented as a key component of FRODDO’s research activities. Through detailed scenario-based analysis, the project aims to evaluate how adaptive traffic management can ensure safety, efficiency, and sustainability during the complex transition period towards full vehicle autonomy.

    FRODDO’s participation in the workshop not only showcased the project’s ongoing progress but also strengthened its connections within the broader scientific community, fostering opportunities for future collaborations and knowledge exchange.