IMoGer: Pioneering mobility through autonomous, modular vehicles
The ‘Innovative Modular Mobility Made in Germany’ (IMoGer) project, led by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), has a total volume of 39.2 million euros and is funded with 35.5 million euros by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV). The aim of the project is to use a small fleet of modular, autonomous electric vehicles to test the connection between local public transport and courier and parcel logistics on the so-called ‘last mile’. The aim is to reduce traffic congestion, increase transport efficiency and enable needs-based mobility.
Why is IMoGer necessary?
The challenges in the field of mobility are growing: cities and municipalities are facing increasing traffic problems, while at the same time there is a shortage of skilled labour in the transport sector.
This is precisely where IMoGer comes in: The flexible use of autonomous vehicles can optimise traffic flows can be optimised and resources used more efficiently. The modular concept of the vehicles used makes it possible to integrate different transport needs into a single system - an innovative step towards the mobility of the future.
U-Shift technology: A flexible mobility concept
The centrepiece of IMoGer is the U-Shift technology, a DLR development. This automated vehicle concept consists of an autonomous driving platform (driveboard) and interchangeable capsules for transporting people or goods.
The modular design enables flexible utilisation for different applications: For passenger transport in public transport, the delivery of parcels or food boxes in rural and urban regions as well as round-the-clock logistics applications. This versatility not only increases efficiency, but also the sustainability of transport.
Our role in the project
We are proud to be part of this pioneering project and to make an active contribution to its realisation. We are contributing our expertise, particularly in the area of operating area authorisation, in order to create the regulatory and safety-related framework conditions for the test operation in Braunschweig's ‘Schwarzer Berg’ district. The safety of the overall system is guaranteed by technical supervision and the use of intelligent transport infrastructure.
A cooperative approach to sustainable mobility
IMoGer is supported by a large number of project participants. In addition to the DLR, the
Braunschweiger Verkehrs-GmbH, UPS Deutschland S.à.r.l & Co. OHG, DiMOS Operations GmbH, Motor Ai GmbH and VITRONIC Machine Vision GmbH are involved. The city of Braunschweig and the Greater Braunschweig Regional Association are actively supporting the project.
Citizens are involved in the development process right from the start.
The aim is to recognise needs at an early stage and adapt the concept to real requirements in the best possible way.
IMoGer – Testing the mobility of the future
The IMoGer project creates the basis for the regular operation of automated, modular mobility services. The close interlinking of research, industry and public administration means that public administration, innovations can be transferred directly into real operation. With our involvement in this pioneering project, we are making an important contribution to the future of mobility in Germany.
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