Our topics

The interaction between humans and technology plays a very important role in the field of mobility. Whether it is the interaction of the driver with HMI components in the context of vehicle use, which is becoming increasingly important, especially with the current developments in the field of highly automated driving, or the increasing intermodality and networking of mobility offers and services, the trend towards the increased use of environmentally friendly means of transport. Whether public transport or sharing services - the platforms and apps are becoming increasingly complex, so that they have to be optimally tailored to the needs of users as communication and interaction interfaces for sustainable mobility. On the one hand, operability and usability, but also comfort and security aspects are important criteria.

While urban areas and conurbations are experiencing increasing traffic volumes with limited infrastructure capacities, limited space, increased emissions and noise pollution, rural regions are struggling to cope with population decline. Here, too, mobility concepts that meet the needs of the population must be found. There is a need to ensure widespread mobility that corresponds not only to the needs of users but also to infrastructure. New mobility concepts must be found for this changed situation.

Connected and automated vehicles have the potential to increase both traffic safety and traffic efficiency. For example, traffic flows can be synchronized and congestion can be reduced. At the same time, the environmental footprint can be improved and user comfort increased. These changes will fundamentally transform infrastructure, society and the role of the user and will pose a challenge for users and planners. Nevertheless, this transformative process opens the door for innovative application concepts and additions to traditional public transport.