Digibus® Austria: The final event

Presentation of results from the Austrian lead project

The Austrian lead project Digibus® Austria conducted research about the reliable and safe operation of automated shuttles in regional public transport under the leadership of Salzburg research.

In the online closing event on March 25, 2021, the results as well as the necessary framework conditions for and steps towards the use of automated minibuses will be presented using the Digibus® Austria reference model.

The event will take place on March 25, 2021, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., online via Zoom.
Registration for the event is possible until March 22, 2021 at https://www.digibus.at/anmeldung.

The program at a glance:

10.00 Uhr

Welcome, introduction, presentation of the project video
Karl Rehrl, Salzburg Research

10:15 Uhr

Digibus® Austria Reference Model
Phase I: Start

Karl Rehrl, Salzburg Research

 

10:20 Uhr

Phase II: Preparation / Risk Analysis
Klemens Schwieger, AIT – Austrian Institute of Technology
Patrick Weißensteiner, Virtual Vehicle Research

 

10:35 Uhr

Phase III: Setup / Virtual Driving Environment
Roland Spielhofer, AIT – Austrian Institute of Technology
Simon Gröchenig, Salzburg Research
Alex Paier, Kapsch TrafficCom

 

10:50 Uhr

Phase III: Establishment / Integration of the Mobility System
Astrid Gühnemann, Universität für Bodenkultur
Gregor Fischer, wegfinder by ÖBB
Peter Smejkal, Fluidtime Data Services

 

11:05 Uhr

Phase IV: Operation / Passenger Interaction
Alexander Mirnig, Universität Salzburg
Klaus Hirschegger, Commend International
Jannik Rieß, Factum

 

11:20 Uhr

Phase V: Evaluation
Cornelia Zankl, Salzburg Research
Nik Widmann, PRISMA Solutions
Norbert Sedlacek, HERRY Consult

11:30 Uhr

Discussion of results and of the future of automated driving, questions from the audience
Moderation: Karl Rehrl, Salzburg Research

  • Martin Russ, AustriaTech
  • Michael Nikowitz, Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie
  • Benedikt Sperling, EasyMile
  • Anna Mayerthaler, ÖBB
  • Benno Nager, Bundesamt für Straßen ASTRA (CH)