PRESS RELEASE

2025-02-26  Saarbrücken/Berlin/Stuttgart

DFKI and ASCS launch strategic partnership for AI-supported simulation in the automotive and mobility sector

The German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and the Automotive Solution Center for Simulation (ASCS) are entering into a strategic cooperation to drive forward the expansion and promotion of technologies in the field of simulation and artificial intelligence (AI). The aim is to promote innovation, intensify the transfer of knowledge between science and industry and optimise the use of AI in simulation technology for the mobility industry.

The focus is on the development of innovative AI-supported simulation technologies which, in addition to vehicle design, safety and performance, optimise the networking and interoperability of modes of transport for a better overall mobility system. The dialogue between science and industry is strengthened through targeted knowledge transfer in the form of training courses, workshops and exchange programmes as well as joint projects. The co-operation creates a basis for sustainable innovations and ensures the future viability of the industry. By pooling expertise in the areas of simulation and AI, technological advances are promoted in a targeted manner in order to effectively support business success.

A fundamental factor for the success and acceptance of AI-supported simulations in the automotive and mobility industry is trustworthiness. With the CERTAIN initiative (www.certain-trust.eu), DFKI has already established a consortium dedicated to the development of methods and tools for validating AI models in simulation-based processes. CERTAIN will support the cooperation partners in the standardisation and integration of trustworthy AI technologies in industry.

The partnership is aimed at a wide range of stakeholders: companies, research institutions, public authorities, standardisation organisations and political decision-makers in order to improve the framework conditions for AI-supported simulation.

Prof. Dr. Philipp Slusallek, Managing Director of DFKI, explains the strategic importance of the collaboration: ‘With this partnership, we are pooling our expertise in the fields of artificial intelligence and simulation. Together, we are setting new standards for digital development in the automotive and mobility sector and strengthening the competitiveness of European industry.’

Dipl.-Ing. Alexander F. Walser, Managing Director of ASCS, adds: ‘The cooperation between ASCS and DFKI will directly support our member companies. AI-based simulations using the latest HPC technologies are the key to more efficient development processes. Through this cooperation, we will set new standards for the industry.’

Another focus of the collaboration is the standardisation of AI applications. DFKI and ASCS are in close contact with relevant standardisation bodies in order to integrate current developments into the industry. In addition, joint training programmes are offered for scientists and specialists that are specifically geared towards key AI and simulation topics.

In addition to research and technological innovation, a key component of the collaboration is communicating the importance of AI-supported simulation through targeted public relations work.

CONTACT

Dr.-Ing. Christian Müller

Scientific Board CERTAIN,  

Head of the DFKI Competence Centre for Autonomous Driving

✉ Christian.Mueller@dfki.de

Phone:  +49 681 85775 4823

Dipl.-Ing. Alexander F. Walser

Managing Director, ASCS e.V.

✉ Alexander.Walser@asc-s.de

Phone:  +49 711 699 659 21

PRESS CONTACT

Heike Leonhard, M.A.

Communications & Media, DFKI Saarbrücken

✉ Heike.Leonhard@dfki.de

Phone:  +49 681 85775 5390

Egon Wiedekind

Communications for ASCS e.V.

✉ press@asc-s.de

ABOUT DFKI

The German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) is one of the world's leading research institutions in the field of artificial intelligence. With a strong focus on industrial applications, DFKI develops innovative solutions for various industries, including mobility, robotics and machine learning.

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