MOOC - Highly Automated Drive Engineer
Vehicle control overview
The aim of the first unit is to give a general overview of connected and automated driving. At the first two elements the unit presents the motivations to develop automated vehicles and the well-known standardized SAE levels (Society of Automotive Engineers). The third and the fourth elements presents the general approach of vehicle controlling and the testing and validation process of the new functions in these vehicles.
New upcoming vehicle technologies:
This element provides an outlook on future vehicle concepts which will feature electrification, connectivity and automation. It is assumed that all three mentioned topics will complement one another.
ADCEUR.U1.E2.PC1
The student understands the upcoming diversity of powertrain concepts and their special field of application.
ADCEUR.U1.E2.PC2
The student is able to identify the most common trends in the automotive industry and find arguments for their application.
ADCEUR.U1.E2.PC3
The student is able to compare characteristics of more conventional concepts with completely new mobility and vehicle concepts.
ADCEUR.U1.E2.PC4
The student understands the role of passive and active safety in such new vehicles and the consequences.
ADCEUR.U1.E2.PC5
The student is able to reflect the consequences of these new trends and the paradigm change in mobility.