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REALIZATION OF DRIVERLESS VEHICLES

Realizing autonomous vehicles

We support you in the safe and sustainable implementation and product release of autonomous vehicles and associated technologies. The spectrum ranges from vehicles (e.g. trucks) in road operation, to construction or agricultural machinery in off-road applications, to smaller vehicles or industrial robots (AGVs) operating in indoor and outdoor logistics areas. This often involves vehicle updates. Some of today's vehicle fleets are already equipped with powerful driving assistants, but are still largely controlled manually during operation. However, the decisive advantage for logistics processes only comes from fully driverless driving. It is often more economical to equip existing vehicles with autonomy kits instead of developing completely new vehicles.

The EDAG Group is actively driving innovation in this area and, together with you, designs intelligent systems or complete driverless fleets based on Type 1 or Type 2 autonomous driving systems. With decades of experience in vehicle development, a global network and holistic approaches, we create a stable foundation for the future of your fleets.

Our customized technologies and autonomy kits can be seamlessly integrated into existing mobility systems. By developing autonomous vehicles, you can extend the product life cycle of your fleet while reducing costs and maintenance. The EDAG Group's solutions impress with their technical precision and wide range of applications – both in vehicle development and for vehicles in series production.

With precise use case analyses and the systematic validation of all systems and functions, we guarantee the highest quality standards in the field of sustainable vehicle conversions and technical modernization projects.

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Topic overview


Driverless vehicle: challenges and solutions for implementation

The safe integration of autonomy solutions poses significant challenges for many companies and manufacturers. Particularly in logistics, where large vehicles with special technical requirements are used, the control and environment perception of autonomous vehicles must be absolutely reliable. Functional safety and protection against manipulation are just as crucial as meeting customer-specific requirements for driverless fleets.
 

With experienced experts and powerful technologies, we develop customized retrofit solutions. From concepts and system development processes for autonomous driving to central gateways, we support you in automating your mobility. Our embedded software modules are designed to be customized to specific fleet requirements. They play a significant role, for example, in the implementation and operation of platooning technologies for the formation of groups of autonomous vehicles.

The CityBot: a pioneer for the future of autonomous vehicles

As an innovative ecosystem for autonomous mobility, the EDAG Group's CityBot offers solutions for everyday challenges such as overburdened road systems, inefficient logistics and traffic processes, and the low utilization of resources. The CityBot relies on the latest key technologies:

  • 360° environment recognition
      • Fusion of camera, LiDAR and ultrasonic sensors
      • Customizable sensor set depending on vehicle configuration
      • Tele-operation cameras as an additional safety feature
  • GNSS localization
      • Precise execution of location-based tasks
      • Precision: up to 1-3 cm
      • Enables RTK correction signal
  • 5G mobile communication
      • Continuous data exchange with an external mobility backend
      • Optimized traffic flow and deployment planning
      • Secure operation through remote operator
  • Drive-by-wire driving system
      • Corner-module with integrated wheel hub motors
      • 132° steering angle for all wheels
      • Sideways driving and turning on the spot possible
      • Individual control of each wheel (steering, acceleration and braking) for maximum flexibility

Retrofitting an autonomy kit for remote trucking

  • Requirement
      • Customization of a fully developed vehicle
      • High-performance controller-drive units for precise track guidance and calculation
      • Preparation of the vehicle for off-road use
      • Ability to generate control commands independently and to be controlled remotely
      • Short development period (max. 1.5 years)
  • Solutions
      • Analysis of vehicle interfaces and actuators in relation to secure communication channels
      • Selection of a controller for real-time driving commands and actuator control
      • Integration of a telecommunications unit for real-time data transmission
      • Gradual expansion of the basic vehicle control functions, with a focus on path planning and trajectory control
      • Development of systems and software according to applicable norms and standards such as ISO 26262 and aSpice to ensure series production readiness
      • Application of the controller for specific use cases and system validation
  • Your benefits
      • Upgrading of existing solutions
      • Development of new fields of application and target groups
      • Universal applicability for further vehicle projects

Implementation of DAS systems in accordance with the applicable regulations

  • Requirement
      • Development of a vehicle that meets current and future regulations in the target market
      • Increasing system maturity to achieve system release and homologation capability
  • Solutions
      • Integration of advanced driver assistance systems such as blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control, predictive emergency braking or lane departure warning
      • Requirements-based testing to validate system performance
      • Implementation of an efficient test strategy, including selection of appropriate test methods and test environments
      • Conducting extensive driving tests and creating detailed test reports
  • Your benefits
      • Efficient early warning system for detecting changing conditions and obstacles
      • Increased safety through automated assistance systems
      • High availability and adaptability for numerous applications

Advantages of a retrofit solution for your autonomous vehicle

  • Longer product service life: Targeted conversions extend the product life cycle of your autonomous vehicles. They are upgraded to meet future requirements and receive an optimal vehicle update.
  • Cost efficiency: Investments in turnkey, aSpice-compliant system architectures and turnkey development avoid unnecessary new purchases and save time and financial resources.
  • Upgrade to autonomy: We automate your vehicle without tying up your own capacities. Thanks to modern marshalling technology, even inhomogeneous vehicle fleets can be equipped with a single autonomous driving system – also suitable for challenging terrain.
  • System validation: Our retrofit solutions and platooning technologies undergo extensive testing of all vehicle systems. Your fleet remains operational and productive while we integrate our solutions into your mobility systems.

AUTOMATE YOUR VEHICLES TOGETHER!

In the context of a safe and intelligent driverless future, we are also active in the areas of sustainable mobility and innovative drives & energy systems. Let's automate your fleet together. With the EDAG Group at your side, the realization of autonomous vehicles can be efficiently and holistically achieved. 

Let's talk about your specific use case now!

David MünzingSenior Sales Manager