UEH-ISCM EXHIBITS THE "R2S VR CYCLING" PLATFORM TO PROMOTE SMART TRAFFIC SAFETY EDUCATION AT THE ITECH EXPO 2025 TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION.

The iTECH EXPO 2025 exhibition is organized to showcase innovative solutions, advanced technologies, and digital trends in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4.0). The event brings together the participation of organizations, businesses, high-level leaders, and researchers from both domestic and international backgrounds.

At the event, the Institute of Smart Urban and Management (ISCM) participated in the exhibition of the "R2S VR Cycling" platform. This is one of the platforms developed from the research project on smart traffic safety education for students called "Route2school Education." This project is implemented by the Institute of Smart Urban and Management (ISCM) at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and the Institute for Mobility Research (IMOB) at Hasselt University, Belgium.

Image: Exhibition of the "R2S VR Cycling" platform at iTECH EXPO 2025.

During the exhibition, the "R2S VR Cycling" platform received positive feedback from organizations and experts, as well as enthusiastic responses from students—the ultimate beneficiaries. Accordingly, the images, videos, and traffic scenarios simulated from real environments made students feel familiar and engaged. Gamification elements such as point accumulation and leveling up made the experience enjoyable for the students. VR technology enhanced interactivity, allowing them to better understand real traffic situations in a safe virtual environment.

Image: Images from the "R2S VR Cycling" platform developed by UEH-ISCM and IMOB.

The "R2S VR Cycling" platform, in particular, and the "Route2school Education" project, in general, make significant contributions to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the sustainable development and action strategy at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH). The project enhances the quality of traffic safety education for students (SDG 4: Quality Education). It encourages innovation in education through the application of advanced technologies such as gamification and virtual reality (VR), facilitating more effective learning for students (SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). Improving students' awareness and behavior in traffic participation helps reduce accidents and protect children's lives, thereby creating a more conscious generation when it comes to traffic participation, building a safer traffic environment in major cities, and reducing congestion and accidents (SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities).

News, images: Institute of Smart Urban and Management (ISCM) and ISCM Communications Department.