Mcity Boosts Safety Testing with Humanetics Robots; Mercedes-Benz Invests €2B in AI Skills; Audi Unveils Digital OLED Rear Lights
Mcity's Safety Assessment Program is set to enhance its capabilities with the integration of Humanetics' robots. Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz is investing heavily in digitalization and AI skills for its workforce. Audi's new Q6 e-tron introduces advanced digital OLED rear lights for improved road safety.
Mcity and Humanetics have joined forces to bring cutting-edge active safety testing technologies to the University of Michigan's Mcity Test Facility. The partnership aims to fully integrate Humanetics' dynamic test system, simplifying testing processes. Humanetics will provide various robotic test platforms mimicking road users, further enriching the test environment.
Humanetics will also offer training services and TrackBase Connect software to manage complex test scenarios at Mcity. In addition, Humanetics will become an affiliate member of Mcity, supporting academic research and mobility innovation.
In other news, Mercedes-Benz is investing over €2 billion in the qualification of its global workforce for digitalization and AI through the Turn2Learn initiative. The company is expanding its D.SHIFT and Data Worker pilot programs, with the first graduates expected to receive certificates soon.
Audi's new Q6 e-tron features second-generation digital OLED rear lights developed by Osram. These lights can communicate with other road users via displays, improving road safety and driver assistance.
The collaboration between Mcity and Humanetics promises to elevate active safety testing, while Mercedes-Benz's investment in digital skills ensures a future-ready workforce. Audi's innovative digital OLED rear lights set a new standard for road safety.
