DEMO19 - EduRail

Automated rail vehicles contribute to a more environmentally friendly transport sector. This technology is already widely used in closed systems (e.g. subway railroads). In the future, automated trains will also be used in open areas. However, the development and testing of this technology is limited by the availability of vehicles and track infrastructure as well as economic hurdles. The EduRail project is therefore developing a scaled demonstrator that shows the technological requirements and future challenges. The aim is to inspire pupils to study STEM subjects through "hands-on" contact with future technology.

Aim

The EduRail project aims to develop a demonstrator for highly automated rail vehicles. The demonstrator will show the interactions between different modes of transportation and the specifics of automation in the rail system. It also provides an insight into the key areas of sensor technology, environment recognition and mechatronics.
The test vehicle will also be used to research future technologies for mobility systems in a scaled model.

Approach

• Design and construction of demonstrator vehicles, carrier system and track infrastructure
• Realization of highly automated driving functions
• Derivation of a didactic concept 

Benefits

In the railway sector, the availability of test vehicles and tracks for testing and developing automation systems is not sufficiently guaranteed. Technologies and methods are to be pre-developed and tested in a scaled demonstrator in order to significantly reduce development times on real vehicles. This application case is intended to inspire students to pursue studies in STEM subjects.