NSF-Drive-SAFE

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DRIVE-SAFE:

Remote and Cooperative Autonomous Driving in Dynamic Environments using 5G/NextG Technology

Making 5G/NextG Vertical-Aware and Ready for Remote and Cooperative Driving on the road to Safe, Resilient and Fully Autonomous Driving

CS&E Recognized for DEI Efforts

Leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Professor Maria Gini, along with CS&E students Nhi Dang and Lauren Hagen, were honored at the 2024 DEI Leadership Showcase for their outstanding contributions to diversity and inclusivity in the field of Computer Science & Engineering at UMN.

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2019 President's Award for Outstanding Service

Honoring Commitment and Excellence at UMN

The 2019 President’s Award for Outstanding Service recognizes individuals who have provided exceptional service to the University of Minnesota, demonstrating dedication that goes beyond the regular duties of their position.

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Minnesota Robotics Institute (MnRI)

Leading Robotics Innovation and Education

Part of the University of Minnesota’s MnDRIVE initiative, MnRI unites interdisciplinary researchers to address grand challenges and solidify Minnesota’s role as a global leader in robotics research and education. Housed in the state-of-the-art Gemini-Huntley Research Laboratory, MnRI benefits from the generous support of Jim & Sharon Weinel and Fred & Siri Oss.

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Honoring Excellence

Professor Maria Gini Wins 2022 ACM/SIGAI Award

Celebrating Professor Maria Gini for receiving the prestigious 2022 ACM/SIGAI Autonomous Agents Research Award, recognizing her groundbreaking contributions to the field of autonomous agents and multiagent systems.

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19 November 2025

Overview

Transportation underpins daily life in the United States, yet road safety remains a national crisis, with over 370,000 transportation-related deaths between 2011 and 2020. Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) promise safer roads, but today’s systems are limited to specific operating conditions and still fall short of full autonomy.
Remote or teleoperated driving, powered by 5G, offers a practical bridge by allowing human operators to assist vehicles when needed. However, real-world 5G networks face critical latency challenges due to mobility-induced signal fluctuations and frequent handovers, which can severely impact performance.
DRIVE-SAFE tackles these barriers by developing mobility-aware, low-latency networking solutions and integrating 5G with C-V2X for cooperative driving. Through phased testing on the NSF POWDER testbed and pilot demonstrations at Mcity, the project aims to advance safe, reliable remote and cooperative driving over next-generation wireless networks.

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