Sem1

Course description

This course offers a "kaleidoscope" of international front-edge technologies and methods in the field of vehicles and transport/mobility.

The course does not primarily focus on existing textbook knowledge, but on current problems, development activities and approaches to solutions. In addition to the actual technologies, the corresponding European and worldwide framework conditions to which these technologies must be oriented will also be dealt with.

Furthermore, not only vehicles and infrastructure shall be the focus of attention, but also a comprehensive systemic view shall be taken.

The focus of this course is on road transport, but rail and air transport are also taken into account.

(The course also aims to focus on the students' desired areas of further study, which will be determined at the beginning of the course.)

Chapter overview:

1)      Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and High-Definition Maps (HD Maps)

2)      5G – the 5^th generation of cellular communication

3)      Wireless Sensor Networks for mobility applications

4)      Sensors (LIDAR, Radar, Cameras, …)

5)      Modelling & Simulation (Safety)

6)      GDPR – the General Data Protection Regulation

7)      Business Model Canvas & Value Proposition Canvas

Course objectives

·        Knowledge acquisition in the field of innovative traffic/transport/mobility technologies and methods

·        Understanding of relevant framework conditions (economic, regulatory/political/legal)

·        Increasing comprehensive, systemic thinking

·        Continuing in-depth study of advanced traffic/transport/mobility technologies and corresponding methods

Methods of instruction

Integrated lecture with written exam, paper assessment