Automated driving helps to prevent accidents. What is more, AI-assisted robotic cars also form the basis for data-driven business models at OEMs. In order to be successful, concepts for future mobility solutions need to be developed from the perspective of user groups, urban and rural regions, and targeted business models. The focus must be on road safety and efficient performance, as well as on ecological, economic, and social sustainability. As an information and communication platform, the International Conference “Automated Driving” is dedicated to the key aspects of the mobility transformation.

If we are to address the key challenges of future ADAS systems, we will need to optimize areas such as sensor fusion, computer technology, AI, and V2X communication in order to develop the system-of-systems architecture that is necessary. For that reason, the International ATZlive Conference on “Automated Driving”, which has been established for many years now, is being expanded to include the subjects of DevOps, tooling, algorithm development, programming, SDW, and E/E architecture.

Although the focus in the automotive industry is currently more on powertrain issues, ADAS/AD systems have lost none of their relevance. Not only are they important for road safety and driving comfort, they can also help to make mobility more sustainable through their use of predictive driving strategies.

Local public transportation could become a key driver in this process. For example, on-demand concepts are important in rural areas in order to ensure that mobility remains available to all groups of society. Pioneering projects will soon be ready for implementation in everyday use. Regardless of whether they are offered in a public, commercial, or private context, user acceptance will determine the success or failure of these systems.

The 10th International ATZ Conference on “Automated Driving” is a forum for technology stacks, safety, and security development methodology. It stands for engineering and technologies for automated driving from Level 2+.

We look forward to your participation in the conference.

On behalf of the Scientific Advisory Board