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
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Eine offene Software- und Hardware-Architektur für zukünftige Fahrze
Der Einsatz von Elektronik und Software in Personenkraftwagen und Nutzfahrzeugen hat zu zahlreichen Innovationen geführt.…
Monday, January 09, 2023
Attraktive Lebensräume fürs Braunkohlerevier – Projekt BaLSaM hilf
Aachen, 09. Januar 2023: Was wird eigentlich aus den Braunkohlerevieren, wenn die Bagger abrücken? Langfristig sollen…
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Introducing LENS, a new Horizon Europe project on noise and air pollut
Aachen, 27.10.2022: LENS (L-vehicles Emissions and Noise mitigation Solutions) is a 36-months project funded by the Horizon…
Monday, June 06, 2022
IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium lockt internationale Expert*innen
Aachen, 06.06.2022: Der erste Tag des Events war neben einem spannenden Vortragsprogramm von interaktiven Sessions sowie…
Research projects
Acoustics
BaLSaM
Traffic noise is an important factor for the design of pleasant living spaces. Perception-based prediction of noise exposure…
Safety
Proactive SAFEty systems and tools for a constantly UPgrading road env
SAFE-UP combines the competences of 18 partners including leading universities and selected industrial partners to develop…
Vehicle Concepts and Design
EMMI
A central prerequisite for the successful market launch of partially, highly and fully automated driving functions is, in…