Driven by Data Workshop No 12
Automation for Effective Solutions to Labour Gaps in Mobility
Automation is transforming and addressing mobility to address the sector's growing labor shortage. In both passenger and freight transport, automated systems are enhancing operational efficiency while reducing dependence on human workers. Self-driving vehicles are expanding access to reliable transportation in cities and rural communities, while automated logistics solutions are revolutionizing supply chain management.
The integration of connected vehicle systems enables seamless communication between automated vehicles and infrastructure, leading to optimized traffic flow and smarter routing. Advanced data analytics and continuous monitoring systems ensure smooth operations with minimal human supervision.
Through innovative research initiatives, projects are paving the way for a mobility ecosystem that is not just more efficient, but also more inclusive and better equipped to handle future workforce challenges.
During the workshop, European research and innovation projects will showcase their findings in the area mentioned above. Additionally, a keynote will address how automation impacts the urban passenger transport workforce. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss relevant challenges, explore possible solutions and network with speakers and other participants.
You are invited to join and share your knowledge and ideas during the event. We look forward to your participation!
Registration can be made by sending an email with the subject "EU-Workshop 12/24" to mFUND@bmdv.bund.de.
You will receive a link to a virtual meeting room shortly before the event.
Agenda
10.00 Welcome and thematic orientation - Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport
Tim Rittmann, Funding Initiatives and Data Innovations (mFUND|BMDV)
10.05 Thematic keynote
Automation in Motion: Overcoming Skilled Labor Shortages in Mobility
Camille Combe, International Transport Forum / France
10.30 Projects pitches, discussions and networking
SAMU (mFUND) – Stabling Automation for Multiple Units
Lisa Blondrath, Fachhochschule Aachen / Germany
IN2CCAM (HEU) – Re-shaping mobility for all
Maria Pia Fanti, Politecnico di Bari / Italy
RoboTUNN (mFUND) - Robot-assisted inventory of subway tunnels for generating digital twins and predictive maintenance
Hendrik Benz, RWTH Aachen University / Germany
MODI (HEU) – Automation for Effective Solutions to Labour Gaps in Mobility
N.N., ITS Norway / Norway
11.30 Exchanges and discussions
Moderation: Márcia Giacomini and Johanna Marie Drumann, TÜV Rheinland
Contributions from participants and discussion, focussing on possible innovations and how to scale up solutions generated by research and innovation (R&I) projects
11.50 Announcements and farewell
12.00 End of workshop 12
About the online mFUND-Workshop series “Driven by Data - The mFUND workshop series about mobility innovation in Europe”
In 2021 the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) started the workshop series "Data Innovations for Smart Mobility in Europe" as part of the mFUND activities to foster knowledge exchanges and networking between stakeholders from the political sphere, business, user groups and research communities in Germany and abroad. In 2023 the series is back under a new name: “Driven by Data”.
Driven by Data is motivated by the opportunities data can provide to mobility systems in Europe. Data use can be applied in all parts and stages of the system, ranging from more user-centric, environment-friendly and inclusive mobility planning to more efficient use of resources and increased resilience systems. In this series, speakers from all around Europe will give an overview of their projects activities, ideas and challenges, serving as inspiration for discussions with participants. The intention is to keep it simple and straightforward, further providing a platform to knowledge exchange and the creation of new partnerships between European stakeholders.
