Safe Next-generation Automation for Intelligent Low-speed Driving

Research Project, 2025 – 2027

Safe and smooth driving at low speeds is a prerequisite for automated vehicles to be accepted in everyday traffic. During hill starts/stops, stop-and-go traffic, and maneuvering near pedestrians, complex phenomena arise: friction transitions around zero speed, the interaction between drive torque and brakes, as well as elasticity in the drivetrain and tires. These can cause jerky movements, rollback, or unintended acceleration that compromise both comfort and safety.

The project aims to:

-Quantify safety risks caused by inadequate longitudinal control.
-Increase understanding of physical phenomena during zero-speed transitions.
-Develop physics-based models for simulation and control systems.
-Develop control strategies that minimize jerk and improve precision.
-Validate models and algorithms in both virtual environments and full-scale vehicle tests.