Groundbreaking research around the vehicle
At ika, we research future, efficient, sustainable and safe solutions for a wide range of use cases. In cities, in the countryside, individually or by public transport, but always sustainable, barrier-free and flexible - in order to identify and meet the complex and often conflicting requirements for mobility solutions, we have set up our research teams in an interdisciplinary and wide-ranging way.
Our colleagues from a wide range of disciplines jointly research the entire vehicle, including its systems and their interactions and users. The spectrum ranges from the chassis to the complete drive system, the body and electrics/electronics to driver assistance systems, vehicle acoustics, thermal management and user acceptance. This knowledge is used to develop concepts for components, systems or complete vehicles that also take into account the interaction of the driver with the vehicle in order to create solutions for people.
As part of RWTH Aachen University, the ika researches future, efficient, sustainable and safe mobility in all its sub-aspects.
Research projects
Automated Driving
4-CAD
The 4-CAD project aims to improve the safety and reliability of connected and automated driving by developing testing methods…
Safety
ProtAct-Us
Battling serious injuries with long-term consequences in road traffic remains one important issue in the overall goal of…
Energy and Powertrain Systems
RESiLiTE
The RESiLiTE project (Robust, Economical, Silicon-rich, Lightweight, and Thermally Efficient battery packs) aims at increasing…
Energy and Powertrain Systems
Integral Steering and drive module
The introduction of x-by-wire systems and the associated mechanical separation of actuators and control elements enables…