Over 120 years of research and development
For more than 120 years, we have been investigating fundamental questions of vehicle technology as well as specific applications in our research. As one of only a few public research institutions worldwide, we at the ika are able to research the entire vehicle, including its systems and complex interactions.
Mobility is one of the central basic needs - making it possible for everyone in an ever more complex world is our drive and our task.
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Competences
Our research areas at a glance:
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Equipment
Modern test benches, up-to-date CAE tools and research vehicles form the basis of our application-oriented research.
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Academy
Topic-specific training for companies to prepare them for the automotive future.
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Students
Our expertise in research forms the basis for the comprehensive range of courses we offer and the supervision of student work.
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Career
We see the promotion and training of young scientists as one of our essential tasks.
News
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
RWTH Aachen quantifiziert zukünftigen Strombedarf aufgrund von Elektr
Neue Studie ermittelt Einfluss der Elektrifizierung der deutschen Nutzfahrzeugflotte auf den zukünftigen elektrischen…
Friday, May 29, 2026
From automation to collaboration: AutHUMate launches to redefine trust
A new Horizon Europe project developing adaptive human–technology interaction strategies for safer and more human-centered…
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Mobilität der Zukunft: Spatenstich mit Ministerin Mona Neubaur und Mi
In Aachen lernen Flugobjekte miteinander zu sprechen. Welche Fähigkeiten können kleine unbemannte…
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
BaLSaM: RWTH und Partner entwickeln innovative Straßen-geräuschsimul
Das Projekt BaLSaM hat erfolgreich ein innovatives Tool zur Auralisierung von Straßenverkehrslärm in unterschiedlichen…
07/22/2026 02:00 – 03:30 pm, IRT Raum 052.G + Online, Aachen
Mobility Meetup: Adaptive Bewegungsregelung für Autonome Fahrzeuge in Unsicheren Umgebungen
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07/23/2026 04:30 – 06:00 pm, Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge, Aachen
Mobility Meetup: Fraport – Globaler Flughafenbetreiber mit Wurzeln in Frankfurt
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10/22/2026 04:30 – 06:00 pm, Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge, Aachen
Mobility Meetup: Brandschutz für Lithium-Ionen-Batterien
Research projects
Automated Driving
CERTAIN
CERTAIN focuses on improving road safety in the EU by integrating advanced driver assistance tools, user-centered design…
Automated Driving
SYNERGIES
The SYNERGIES project is an EU-funded project with the aim of harmonizing and extending the scenario-based development, improvement…
E-Mobility
ESCALATE
Heavy-duty vehicles account for about 25 % of EU road transport CO2 emissions and about six percent of total EU emissions.…
Vehicle Concepts and Design
Shift2Zero
The EU-funded project "Shift2Zero" aims to promote sustainable and efficient urban logistics through the development and…