Business Unit Mobility

The transport of people and goods by road, rail, water, and air faces numerous challenges, such as resource scarcity, insufficient capacities on roads and railways, and an ever-increasing demand for mobility. New technologies aim to enable the implementation of sustainable and economical mobility concepts.

Smart assistance systems could, for example, significantly contribute to the realization of driverless ferries, reducing personnel costs while simultaneously expanding mobility options in rural areas. An analyzing and regulating AI in car brakes could soon be capable of reducing tire wear and thus particulate matter, while significantly extending the lifespan of the tires.

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The logistics sector holds significant importance as an economic driver.

Fraunhofer IMS develops innovative technologies in the field of sensor technology and embedded AI to help the industry discover new application areas for the mobility of the future. Our demonstrators and prototypes facilitate the transfer into practical application. We technologically advise our clients, taking both cost and time factors into consideration.

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The following technological focuses constitute our core competencies:

  • LiDAR Systems: We develop LiDAR systems and provide consultation for the use of 3D detection or measurement. Additionally, we neutrally evaluate existing technologies as well as corresponding technological approaches and patents on the market. 
  • Contactless Vital Parameter Detection: Our software solution already captures the basic vital data of a person in real-time based on video data. For your specific requirements, we further develop the AI algorithm and support you in the data privacy-compliant implementation into your product.
  • Embedded AI: We enable cost reduction through intelligent condition recognition, even based on minimal information and low energy consumption, thus contributing to the sustainable use of your products.

High innovation capacity requires close collaboration with internal and external partners. Our membership in the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) provides you access to leading German research expertise in microelectronics.

Together with the Fraunhofer Transport Alliance, we support you in strengthening your market position through innovative, reliable solutions to realize emission-free and autonomous mobility concepts.

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Combined competence as a driver of innovation.

The exploration of new technologies and smart sensor systems paves the way for innovative, reliable solutions to realize emission-free and autonomous mobility concepts.

Our fields of application - Our expertise for you

Autonomous mobility

Safe interaction between all road users with reliable sensor systems in all situations. Fraunhofer IMS enables autonomous mobility through real-time detection and sensor-based data processing.

Emission-free mobility

Emission-free locomotion and efficient transport for a sustainable mobility.  With its solutions, the Fraunhofer IMS enables long-lasting, optimized and safe operation of new powertrain systems.

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