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
Monday, October 05, 2026
Road Traffic of the Future: Will Humanoid Robots Take Over Driving?
The Institute for Automotive Engineering presents its “Humanoid Chauffeur” project at the Aachen Automotive…
Friday, September 25, 2026
Autonomes Fahren: ÖPNV-Branche entwickelt übergreifende Plattform MILA.mobility
Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt fördert deutschlandweit größte Kooperation mit…
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
RWTH Aachen quantifiziert zukünftigen Strombedarf aufgrund von Elektrifizierung im Logistik-Sektor
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 and safety in assisted dri…
A new Horizon Europe project developing adaptive human–technology interaction strategies for safer and more human-centered…
10/22/2026 04:30 – 06:00 pm, Institut für Kraftfahrzeuge, Aachen
Mobility Meetup: Brandschutz für Lithium-Ionen-Batterien
11/13/2026 09:00 am – 04:15 pm, RWTH Hauptgebäude, Aula I, Aachen
24. Aachener Interdisziplinäres Verkehrssymposium
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Research projects
Automated Driving
6GEM+
As one of four national 6G transfer hubs, 6GEM+ builds seamlessly on the research of the preceding 6GEM research hub. Coordinated…
Vehicle Concepts and Design
Shift2Zero
The EU-funded project "Shift2Zero" aims to promote sustainable and efficient urban logistics through the development and…
Automated Driving
MILA.mobility
MILA.mobility is developing and testing an open, manufacturer-neutral digital platform for autonomous vehicles in public…