IMIQ - Intelligent Mobilityspace in the Quarter
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Overview
"IMIQ - Intelligenter Mobilitätsraum im Quartier" ("Intelligent Mobility Space in the Quarter") is a project by the IMR, which is located at the Science Port in Magdeburg. During its scheduled duration (2024-2028), the Science Port becomes a district of the future, where new solutions are conceived, technically tested, and socio-economically implemented in alignment with the citizens' needs.
More information can be found under The Project.
The project is funded by EFRE - European Regional Development Fund.
Involved parties:
- Prof. Dr. Andreas Wendemuth, Cognitive Systems
- Prof. Dr. Ellen Matthies,
Environmental Psychology
- Andreas Müller, Digitales Anwendungszentrum GALILEO Mobilität. Logistik. Industrie.
- Prof. Dr. Benjamin Noack, Autonomous Multisensor Systems
- Prof. Dr. Andreas Nürnberger, Data & Knowledge Engineering
- Prof. Dr. Hartmut Zadek, Logistics
- Dr. Leander Kauschke, Coordination
- Dr. Anja Köbrich Léon, Supporting Research
News
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Inspired by new perspectives, great conversations and lots of fresh ideas!
Lena Rauschenbach and Karolin Marie Knothe from the IMIQ team joined the Open Academy by science2public - Gesellschaft für Wissenschaftskommunikation e. V. to co-develop new approaches of science communication for the project together with coach Vivianne Vogt and an interdisciplinary team.
The weekend created space for exchange, experimentation and collaborative thinking around how research and innovation can become more accessible, tangible and engaging for different audiences.
We are excited for the next steps and the co-creation phase ahead 🚀
Thanks to science2public - Gesellschaft für Wissenschaftskommunikation e. V. for creating such an inspiring environment for collaboration and future-oriented thinking!
#MagdeburgsMobilityOfTomorrow
Recently, members of the IMIQ team visited the albus project in Burgdorf, where Project Manager Christian Kollenberg gave us valuable insights into their Level 4 autonomous shuttle operations.
During the visit, we experienced the shuttle in operation on its route through Burgdorf. The Karsan vehicle, retrofitted by Adastack, is currently being tested under real conditions with a safety driver and technical support onboard. Eventhough emergency braking and driver takeover happened during the test, the ride showed how far autonomous mobility has already come.
The following aspects were particularly interesting to us:
🚍 Insights into user registration processes for closed user group testing
🚍 Lessons from vehicle approval and trial permits
🚍 The value of operational data for improving automated systems
🚍 The importance of involving bus drivers as key stakeholders
Visits like these help us learn from each other, reflect on challenges, and strengthen collaboration across projects.
Thank you to the albus team for the open exchange and valuable insights.
“One of the first times that consumers really have an awareness of the total cost of ownership,” as reported by The Guardian on rising electric vehicle demand in Europe.
With fuel prices rising across Europe, the shift toward electric vehicles isn’t just about sustainability anymore. It’s economic.
At the same time, a broader change is becoming visible: mobility decisions are shifting beyond the purchase price toward long term costs and everyday usability. People are rethinking mobility altogether.
High fuel prices are contributing to a growing interest in electric vehicles, while public transport is also gaining attention again.
For projects like IMIQ, this shift is important. Whether it is electric vehicles, autonomous shuttles, or delivery robots, the challenge is the same.
Do these solutions actually make sense in the long term for cities and for people?
Feels like we’re moving toward a more conscious way of thinking about mobility.
