How can automated driving become even safer, more robust, and more efficient?
A key answer lies in the availability of reliable, precise data from independent infrastructure.
The Role of Independent Infrastructure in Automated Driving
We are working on precisely this question together with our partners in the #IMoGer research project. A project meeting took place at the DLR site in Berlin (Institute of Transport Research) at the beginning of July. The focus was on discussions on the technological, societal, and infrastructural framework for automated mobility.
Automated vehicles must operate safely and in compliance with regulations at all times – even in conditions of limited visibility, complex traffic situations, or unexpected events. In such cases, information available in-vehicle, such as camera images or sensor data, reaches its limits.
Independent, infrastructure-based data sources - such as stationary sensors or external situation reports - can make an important contribution here. They complement the vehicle perspective, enable redundancy, and help make operations more robust.
DiMOS's Contribution: Infrastructure-Based Safety Solutions
In the context of the project, DiMOS contributes its experience in the field of operational support and technical monitoring of automated vehicles. This includes, among other things:
- Development of procedures for validating external vehicle data
- Construction and operation of infrastructure-based real-time situation reports
- Development of safety mechanisms for regular operations
These systems enable continuous assessment of the operating environment, provide context-dependent information on traffic conditions, and support the safeguarding of automated driving functions.
Our existing solutions, particularly in the area of data services to support driving tasks, already address many of the issues related to supporting IMoGer. Further information about our products can be found at:
www.dimos-ops.com/products
The project meeting once again highlighted the importance of the interaction between technology, infrastructure, and operational concepts for the safe use of automated vehicles. We thank the DLR for organizing the event and all partners for the open and practical exchange.
(c) Images from DLR Institute of Transport Research