OmniAir Maryland Plugfest will feature a dynamic series of live demonstrations of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, highlighting the latest advancements in connected vehicles and smart infrastructure. The demonstrations will take place on Tuesday, June 2nd at the Mount Washington campus of Johns Hopkins University, the host of this year's OmniAir Plugfest.
Attendees will have the opportunity to experience V2X technology in action--including predictive hazard detection, work zone safety, V2X tolling, and connected automation.
OmniTrust and Raven Connect will present a live outdoor ride-along demonstration of next-generation Network V2X interoperability, showcasing how digitally signed infrastructure messages are securely validated and processed in real time to deliver network-based safety alerts. Raven Connect will also feature its “Trip Replay” tabletop exhibit, demonstrating enhanced situational awareness through predictive hazard detection, enabling vehicles to anticipate risks beyond the driver’s line of sight.
Several demonstrations will highlight advancements in tolling and infrastructure integration. Kapsch, Audi, and Ettifos will showcase an interoperable J3217 tolling application featuring secure, real-time transactions, dynamic pricing based on vehicle occupancy, and integrated message exchange via the Kapsch Connected Mobility Control Center. Indra will present the first operational C-V2X deployment from North Carolina, demonstrating simultaneous tolling and safety applications from a single roadside unit, with real-time alerts delivered directly to an in-vehicle display.
Safety and operational awareness remain a central focus across multiple exhibits. Morgan State University will demonstrate its Bear Alert work zone safety system, which uses LiDAR, edge computing, and predictive analytics to provide real-time crash-risk alerts to roadway workers. The Federal Highway Administration will showcase its One-Tenth Scale Connected Vehicle Model, an interactive environment illustrating connected infrastructure and traffic operations strategies. The University of Maryland will present integration between CAV platforms and autonomous robotic systems, while Johns Hopkins University’s S4 Lab will highlight research in secure, resilient transportation systems and emerging mobility technologies.
Additional perspectives on real-world deployment will be provided by Prince George’s County, which will showcase its National Harbor Connected Vehicle City initiative, including demonstrations of connected infrastructure and LiDAR-based applications. Robot.com will demonstrate its Kiwi autonomous delivery robot, showcasing Level 4 sidewalk autonomy for campus food and package delivery with a 12-hour battery life and trusted deployments with Sodexo, Grubhub, and Aramark.
Together, these demonstrations underscore the rapid progress in the connected mobility ecosystem and provide attendees with a hands-on look at the technologies shaping the future of transportation.
