Naoki Suganuma, the head of Kanazawa University's Autonomous Vehicle Research Unit, gave a lecture in Tokyo on Sept. 15.

The Ph.D. engineer delivered a presentation titled, "The future of autonomous vehicles," to an audience that included many people from the automobile industry. The lecture, organized by The Japan Times, took place at Nifco Hall in Tokyo's Minato Ward.

After a greeting from Japan Times President Takeharu Tsutsumi, Suganuma began his presentation by introducing the members of his Autonomous Vehicle Research Unit — seven teachers and researchers, and 11 students.