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Safe and sustainable vehicle architecture for autonomous vehicles.
Contact person
Dipl.-Ing. Gundolf Kopp
DLR - Institute of Vehicle Concepts
Dr. Daniel Holder
Research Coordinator ARENA2036 e.V.
CARpulse
CARpulse focuses on the development of a safe and sustainable vehicle architecture for autonomous vehicles that is tailored to the needs of users and takes their interaction with the environment into account.
About the project
The CARpulse project aims to develop a modular capsule for autonomous vehicles. The vehicle architecture will be designed both physically and virtually to cover different use cases. By focusing on a user-centered perspective, CARpulse aims to make the concept of the future vehicle realistic and applicable. An important element is the technology demonstrator, which illustrates the interaction of the future vehicle with people and the environment. Another important area is the development of a research platform that uses XR technologies (virtual, augmented and mixed reality) for the development of mobility concepts.
Aims of the project
The main objective of CARpulse is to improve the safety and sustainability of private transportation through the use of advanced technologies. The project aims to optimize the interaction between autonomous vehicles, occupants and the environment. One focus is on the development of safety concepts for occupants and on simulation models for virtual approval processes. CARpulse aims to further develop the field of vehicle technology through technologically advanced and user-oriented approaches.
Info deck
Further information can be found in the Infodeck: Infodeck. (Status: 07.07.2025)
360-degree tour
Here you can virtually explore the Carpulse project area on our store floor.
About the Hochschule der Medien
The Hochschule der Medien is a state university (sponsored by the state of Baden-Württemberg) and trains media specialists. It covers all areas of media - from printing to the Internet, from design to business administration, from library science to advertising, from media content to packaging technology, from computer science to information science to publishing and electronic media.Project participation in the ARENA2036
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About Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Mercedes-Benz Group AG is one of the most successful automotive companies in the world. With its Mercedes-Benz Cars, Daimler Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Buses and Daimler Financial Services divisions, the vehicle manufacturer is one of the largest suppliers of premium passenger cars and is the largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world.Project participation in the ARENA2036
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About TRUMPF
The high-tech company TRUMPF offers manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools, laser technology and electronics. TRUMPF is driving forward the digital networking of the manufacturing industry through consulting, platform and software offerings. The company is the technology and market leader in machine tools for flexible sheet metal processing and industrial lasers.Project participation in the ARENA2036
About the University of Stuttgart
Project participation in the ARENA2036
The University of Stuttgart and many of its institutes are involved in the ARENA2036 research platform:
Institute of Aircraft Design (IFB)
Institute of Parallel and Distributed Systems (IPVS)
Institute of Plastics Technology (IKT)
Institute of Textile Technology, Fiber-based Materials and Textile Machine Engineering (ITFT)
Institute of Control Engineering of Machine Tools and Manufacturing Units (ISW)
Institute of Ergonomics and Technology Management (IAT)
Institute of Internal Combustion Engines and Automotive Engineering (IVK)
Institute of Electrical Energy Conversion (iew)
Institute of Educational Science, Department of Vocational, Business and Technical Education (BWT)
Institute of Energy Transmission and High Voltage Technology (IEH)
Institute of Polymer Chemistry (IPOC)
Institute of Linguistics: English Studies (IfLA)
Institute of Industrial Manufacturing and Factory Operation (IFF)
Institute of Materials Handling and Logistics (IFT)
Institute of Shotblasting Tools (IFSW)
The Institute of Aircraft Design (IFB), for example, is involved in the LeiFu project and the DigitPro project with several employees in ARENA2036. The Khoch3 project is supported by university employees from BWT.
The integration of the ARENA2036 research building into the university campus forms the perfect basis for an intensive and interdisciplinary transfer of expertise between science and industry. This is what the guiding principle "Industry on Campus" stands for.
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About Nokia
Nokia creates the technology to connect the world. Driven by the research and innovation of NOKIA Bell Labs, Nokia has invented many fundamental technologies that enable modern information and communications networks and all digital devices and systems, and serves communications service providers, governments, large enterprises and consumers with the most comprehensive end-to-end portfolio of products, services and licensing.Project participation in the ARENA2036
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About Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
The BMBF stands for the Federal Ministry of Education and Research in Germany. It is a federal agency responsible for funding education and research programs within Germany. The main objectives of the BMBF include promoting science and research to maintain the country's international competitiveness, improving educational opportunities for people at all stages of life and supporting innovation and technology development. The Ministry works closely with educational and research institutions, industry and international partners to achieve its goals.Project participation in the ARENA2036
The "Research Campus - Public-Private Partnerships for Innovation" initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is a funding program that aims to strengthen cooperation between science and industry in Germany. This initiative enables public research institutions and companies to work together in long-term partnerships to develop and carry out innovative research projects. The idea behind it is to create an environment in which science and industry can work together on pioneering technologies and solutions that promote both scientific progress and economic development.
The research campus initiative supports selected projects in various technological and scientific fields, from renewable energy and sustainable mobility to digital technology and health sciences. The aim of these partnerships is to enable a direct transfer of knowledge and technology between research institutions and industry, which accelerates the market launch of new technologies.
About Project Management Agency Karlsruhe
The Project Management Agency Karlsruhe (PTKA) is part of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and offers comprehensive services relating to the funding of research, development and education projects. Its tasks include advising applicants for funding, evaluating project proposals, monitoring ongoing projects and disseminating and utilizing research results.Project participation in the ARENA2036
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https://www.zukunft-der-wertschoepfung.de/forschungscampus/