Magdeburg's €14.7M Lab Tests Autonomous Shuttles and Smart Traffic for Future Cities
A new real-world lab in Magdeburg will test cutting-edge mobility solutions for Saxony-Anhalt. The Otto von Guericke University is leading the project, which includes an autonomous electric shuttle bus and smart traffic systems. Funding of €14.7 million comes from the EU’s EFRE programme and the state government. The IMIQ (Intelligent Mobility Quarter) project brings together experts from different fields. Environmental psychologists, computer scientists, engineers, and other specialists are collaborating on the initiative. Their goal is to design flexible, efficient, and citizen-focused transport options that adapt in real time.
The system relies on a network of sensors, cameras, and a 5G test field. A digital twin of the city quarter will simulate and optimise traffic flow. From 2027, a next-generation autonomous electric shuttle is set to link the Science Harbour with the university campus and public transport hubs. Public engagement plays a key role in the project. Workshops, surveys, and citizen science activities will gather feedback and build trust. The state aims to become a leader in automated and autonomous driving technologies through this initiative.
The project’s €14.7 million budget supports its ambitious goals. Real-time adjustments to mobility services and autonomous transport could reshape urban travel in the region. For scientific details, Dr. Leander Kauschke, the project coordinator, is available for contact.
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