Project STADT:up - Opel develops AI for autonomous driving
Within cities, autonomous driving is most desirable, but also the most complex. Twenty-two partners have now launched the project STADT:up – including Opel, which is boldly tackling the subject of autonomous driving for the first time. The catchy, German-sounding name actually stands for "Solutions and Technologies for Automated Driving in Town: an Urban Mobility Project". The project is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.
The biggest challenge remains: Cyclists and pedestrians
Opel is responsible for developing the vehicle's environment detection system based on Artificial Intelligence (AI). By the end of 2025, the team from Rüsselsheim aims to have a prototype that will demonstrate the car's ability to navigate the city. This primarily includes the safe detection of cyclists and pedestrians, along with the necessary driving maneuvers to initiate should they leave their path or fall – a major challenge for the software. Frank Jordan, Head of Innovation Germany at Opel's parent company Stellantis, explains:
“By participating in the STADT:up project, Opel, as our German brand representing Stellantis, is further advancing automated driving in urban traffic. The engineers at the Rüsselsheim Engineering Center are drawing on their extensive experience in this field. At the same time, we are strengthening our good collaboration with research institutions outside the company and continuing our commitment to supporting young scientific talent.”
Within the STADT:up project, Opel's development team is primarily responsible for improving the AI algorithms that will help partially or fully self-driving cars master even complex traffic situations.
What does this mean?
Until now, Opel has been rather reserved when it comes to AI and autonomous driving: With STADT:up, the team from Rüsselsheim is stepping out of this position – we are curious to see what they will present in 2025.
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