Imagine trying to prove a new car safety feature works before it ever hits the road. Instead of crashing thousands of real cars, this project creates a digital 'rulebook' and simulation tool to predict if a technology actually saves lives. It helps designers see how different drivers and pedestrians will react in a virtual world to ensure everyone stays safe.
Automotive companies struggle to prove that new automated driving features are safe for all road users without expensive and slow physical testing. There is currently a lack of consistent, reliable methods to compare different safety measures across different EU regions.
A safety assessment process and a set of guidelines for selecting and connecting human, vehicle, and environment models in simulations.
If you are a vehicle OEM dealing with the high cost of physical crash tests for automated driving — this project developed a prospective safety assessment tool that allows you to compare safety measures digitally. This reduces uncertainty in how new vehicle types interact with road users.
If you are a city authority dealing with pedestrian accidents in smart city zones — this project developed a method to project the results of infrastructure solutions across EU regions. This helps you choose the most effective safety measures for your specific local environment.
If you are a supplier dealing with strict type approval requirements for new sensors — this project developed guidelines for connecting human and vehicle models. This ensures your technology meets the reliability standards required by policy makers.
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or licensing costs are mentioned; the project was funded with a EUR 4,157,987 EU contribution.
Yes, the project includes 7 industrial partners, including major brands like BMW, Toyota, and Volvo, indicating the method is designed for industrial application.
Based on available project data, specific IP and licensing terms are not disclosed, though it is intended for use by policy makers, authorities, and consumer organizations.
The project provides a reliable method for the evaluation and comparison of safety measures, which directly supports the type approval process for automated mobility.
The project runs from October 2022 to September 2025, with a draft of the safety assessment process already produced in October 2023.
The consortium is highly industry-weighted (39% industry ratio), featuring 7 commercial entities including global giants like BMW, Toyota, and Volvo. With 18 partners across 8 countries, the project balances academic research (4 universities, 5 research centers) with practical application, ensuring the resulting safety tools are compatible with real-world manufacturing and regulatory needs.
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