Autonomous call buses: Test trips in Ludwigslust start!

Autonomous call buses: Test trips in Ludwigslust start!

something is happening in the district of Ludwigslust-Parchim, because the future of local transport rolls. A converted Mercedes has been on the road around Hagenow as an autonomously driving vehicle since Friday. This project, which was launched by a Berlin company, belongs to the initiative of the Verkehrsgesellschaft Ludwigslust-Parchim (VLP), which wants to introduce autonomous call buses. This reports

Where the journey is going depends heavily on the technical development of the systems. This is exactly where a new algorithm comes into play that was developed at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). As tum takes into account this algorithm 20 ethics recommendations and makes the risk of traffic participants in include calculated considerations. The aim of this software is to make the operation of autonomous vehicles more secure.

A look into the future

For sustainable and secure implementation, automated systems must not only act precisely, but also be able to react appropriately in unpredictable situations. For this purpose, around 2,000 critical scenarios were tested, which were simulated in different regions, under various conditions in Europe, the USA and China.

The research work shows that technical implementation and ethical questions go hand in hand. Due to the continuous further development of these systems and testing in the region, Ludwigslust-Parchim could soon take a pioneering role in the field of autonomous driving. The competence center will certainly make a valuable contribution.

The test drives in Hagenow are not only a step towards modern mobility, but also a sign that rural areas can lead more than just a "shadowy existence" when it comes to technological innovations. Let's be excited to see how the project will develop!