Cars collaborate autonomously, according to recent findings revealed by Autotech.agil.
The autotech.Agil research project, a collaboration between over 100 researchers from various German institutions, is set to present its results near Aachen on September 11, 2025. This project, financially supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) in Germany, has been focused on developing an open system architecture for future mobility systems.
At the heart of the project lies autonomous driving, with twelve live demonstrations showcasing various scenarios. One demonstration will feature a digital guardian angel for vulnerable road users like pedestrians or cyclists. The project also tested driverless passenger cars, public transportation in rural areas, and driverless package delivery.
The autotech.Agil project builds on the results of the UNICARagil project (2018 - 2023), which developed four autonomous vehicle types for different application areas. One of these research vehicles, the autoShuttle, will be on display at the German Engineer's Day (DIT) 2025.
The project includes a digital twin of traffic, sensor technology, and communication technology. This network of vehicles with each other and with a control center allows them to exchange information and receive data from traffic lights and other infrastructure. The system is designed to adapt to simulated dangerous situations, demonstrating how automated vehicles can make way for emergency vehicles or adapt their route flexibly.
The central goal of the autotech.Agil project was to network road users to increase the efficiency of the entire mobility system. The results of this project are intended to serve as a blueprint for future applications in public road traffic, with around 25 million euros in funding from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space.
Martin Ciupek, an engineer and technology journalist specializing in mechanical engineering, robotics, and automation technology, will be reporting on the autotech.Agil project. The article topics include the Automotive industry, the Automobile industry, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
For those interested in witnessing the future of mobility, mark your calendars for September 11, 2025, near Aachen, where the autotech.Agil project will present its groundbreaking findings.
