Workshop at IMST: Towards innovative vehicle communication

From 17 to 18 April 2024, 25 project partners met at IMST for a two-day workshop in Kamp-Lintfort. Their aim: to plan and concretize the next steps and plans for the project. The workshop centered on how to further process the existing measurement data, with key discussions focusing on relevant areas for the data, its labeling, and processing methods. Participants determined that the procedure and test system were effective and engaged in intensive discussions exploring ways to optimize them further.

The tour of IMST's laboratories and measuring equipment was very exciting for the project partners. The medium-sized company specializes in the development of radio systems and antennas. IMST is leading the following work packages in the DOCT project: Development of AI procedures, investigation and development of AI approaches, modelling and validation. The latter involves modelling the correlation between various KPIs and validating the relevant results of the modelling and investigation and development of AI approaches work packages.

IMST has already gained intensive prior experience in the field of testing vehicle communication systems by means of ‘virtual test drives’ in the VIRTEF research project. In particular, so-called ‘remote radioheads’ were conceptualized, which are arranged around the vehicle as remote transceivers. IMST plans to combine the results and findings from DOCT with the concept of ‘remote radioheads’ in order to build up and expand systemic expertise for the realization and optimization of virtual test tracks.

During the visit, the project partners were able to familiarize themselves with the full range of IMTS competencies and the company's work processes and exchange ideas. IMST's experience and expertise, especially in the field of vehicle communication systems, are very valuable for the project.

The workshop was an important milestone for the project planning and the definition of future steps and tasks in the consortium.

About DOCT:

The DOCT project (Digital Over-the-air Connectivity Twin) runs over a period of 36 months. The aim of the project, which is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Action, is to significantly increase the level of system security and accelerate the development of connectivity systems. Automated driving and infotainment functions used in parallel are placing increasingly complex demands on the modern connectivity system. Creating a digital development environment for secure and robust connectivity systems enables costs to be reduced and resources to be conserved. At the same time, complete validation of the cellular system can increase road safety. Last but not least, Germany as a business location also benefits by accelerating transformational innovations in the connectivity sector.
For further information about the project click here.