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NCKU and Ministry of the Interior Win 2025 Award for Advancing Taiwan’s High-Precision Map Standards
The research team from the Department of Geomatics at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), in collaboration with the High-Definition Maps Research Center, has successfully assisted Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior in promoting policies on HD mapping standards and guidelines. Their outstanding achievements earned them the prestigious Geospatial World Excellence Awards at the 2025 Geospatial World Forum. Competing in the Policy Implementation Category, their work on the “Excellence in Policy Implementation on HD Mapping Standards & Guidelines” stood out among hundreds of submissions from over 70 countries, receiving the highest level of international recognition.
The event organizer, Geospatial Media and Communications Pvt. Ltd., specifically highlighted that this policy and technical standard not only sets a benchmark for the Asian region but also significantly contributes to the global standardization of intelligent transportation systems. This award symbolizes Taiwan’s leadership and practical potential in advancing HD mapping policies on an international scale.
On April 25, 2025, Professor Kai-Wei Chiang of NCKU and Director Chun-Yi Wu of the Ministry of the Interior personally traveled to Madrid, Spain, to receive this prestigious honor. Their attendance not only demonstrated the Taiwanese government’s strong commitment to advancing HD mapping technologies but also further elevated Taiwan’s visibility and opportunities for collaboration in the global geospatial information community.
The NCKU research team and the High-Definition Maps Research Center have long collaborated with the Ministry of the Interior, dedicated to developing standards for HD map content and formats that support intelligent transportation applications such as autonomous vehicles. Their work includes guidelines for map production, verification, and validation processes, as well as participation in the development of a complete HD mapping and update workflow with quality control mechanisms. These HD mapping standards and guidelines have also been reviewed and published by the Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards (TAICS), ensuring data quality, reliability, and international compatibility. Moving forward, the research team will continue to work closely with industry, government, academia, and research sectors to deepen the development and application of HD mapping technologies. They aim to promote Taiwan’s smart transportation, urban governance, and spatial information development, contributing to the creation of a smarter, safer, and more sustainable living environment.
The event organizer, Geospatial Media and Communications Pvt. Ltd., specifically highlighted that this policy and technical standard not only sets a benchmark for the Asian region but also significantly contributes to the global standardization of intelligent transportation systems. This award symbolizes Taiwan’s leadership and practical potential in advancing HD mapping policies on an international scale.
On April 25, 2025, Professor Kai-Wei Chiang of NCKU and Director Chun-Yi Wu of the Ministry of the Interior personally traveled to Madrid, Spain, to receive this prestigious honor. Their attendance not only demonstrated the Taiwanese government’s strong commitment to advancing HD mapping technologies but also further elevated Taiwan’s visibility and opportunities for collaboration in the global geospatial information community.
The NCKU research team and the High-Definition Maps Research Center have long collaborated with the Ministry of the Interior, dedicated to developing standards for HD map content and formats that support intelligent transportation applications such as autonomous vehicles. Their work includes guidelines for map production, verification, and validation processes, as well as participation in the development of a complete HD mapping and update workflow with quality control mechanisms. These HD mapping standards and guidelines have also been reviewed and published by the Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards (TAICS), ensuring data quality, reliability, and international compatibility. Moving forward, the research team will continue to work closely with industry, government, academia, and research sectors to deepen the development and application of HD mapping technologies. They aim to promote Taiwan’s smart transportation, urban governance, and spatial information development, contributing to the creation of a smarter, safer, and more sustainable living environment.
NCKU and Ministry of the Interior win 2025 Geospatial World Excellence Awards for advancing Taiwan’s high-precision map standards
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