IMIQ - Intelligent Mobility Space in the Quarter
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Overview
"IMIQ - Intelligenter Mobilitätsraum im Quartier" ("Intelligent Mobility Space in the Quarter") is a project by the IMR, which is located at the Science Port in Magdeburg. During its scheduled duration (2024-2028), the Science Port becomes a district of the future, where new solutions are conceived, technically tested, and socio-economically implemented in alignment with the citizens' needs.
More information can be found under The Project.
The project is funded by EFRE - European Regional Development Fund.
Involved parties:
- Prof. Dr. Andreas Wendemuth, Cognitive Systems
- Prof. Dr. Ellen Matthies,
Environmental Psychology
- Andreas Müller, Digitales Anwendungszentrum GALILEO Mobilität. Logistik. Industrie.
- Prof. Dr. Benjamin Noack, Autonomous Multisensor Systems
- Prof. Dr. Andreas Nürnberger, Data & Knowledge Engineering
- Prof. Dr. Hartmut Zadek, Logistics
- Dr. Leander Kauschke, Coordination
- Dr. Anja Köbrich Léon, Supporting Research
News
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Can a modified road sign confuse an autonomous vehicle more than it confuses a human?
Research has shown that small visual changes, from stickers and graffiti to altered traffic signs, can influence how AI systems interpret their surroundings.
Human drivers often rely on context, experience, and environmental cues to understand what they see.
Autonomous systems, however, process visual information differently. This makes perception, robustness, and uncertainty important areas of research in autonomous mobility.
Researchers are also working on ways to address these challenges. Approaches such as robust AI models, improved sensor fusion, and risk aware systems aim to improve how autonomous vehicles respond to complex and unpredictable real world environments.
As autonomous technologies continue to evolve, understanding both the challenges and the solutions remains essential.
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Would we judge the same accident differently if it were caused by a human driver instead of an autonomous system?
Autonomous mobility is often discussed in terms of technology, safety, and efficiency. But the transition toward intelligent mobility also depends on how people perceive and evaluate these systems.
A recent study found that identical accident decisions may be judged differently depending on whether they are made by a human driver or an autonomous vehicle. Human drivers are often judged more favorably, even when the outcomes are the same.
This perspective is particularly interesting in light of the recent tram accident in Gothenburg. Public discussions focused on the incident itself, rather than questioning trams as a mode of transport. In contrast, accidents involving autonomous systems often lead to broader debates about the technology as a whole.
For projects like IMIQ, this highlights an important aspect of mobility innovation: successful implementation depends not only on technological capabilities, but also on trust, perception, and public acceptance.
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Tomorrow Labs 2026🚀
Last Saturday, visitors had the opportunity to experience innovative mobility research at the IMIQ stand at the Wissenschaftshafen Magdeburg. Through interactive demonstrations, including traffic simulations, VR experiences, teleoperation technologies, and AI-supported mobility applications, we shared insights into how intelligent mobility concepts can contribute to the future of urban transportation.
Beyond the technology itself, the many conversations with visitors were a highlight of the day. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, explored our exhibits, asked questions, and engaged with us about the opportunities and challenges of future mobility.
Events like Tomorrow Labs show how important it is to make research accessible and create spaces for dialogue between science and society. We look forward to continuing these conversations and working towards smarter, more connected mobility solutions.
IMIQ is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (EFRE)
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