Together for
intelligent mobility –
adaptive systems for all road users.
SALSA Project
Innovation in Mobility
SALSA aims to increase the safety and acceptance of automated vehicles in complex mixed traffic. Through anticipatory action and clear communication, the systems should meet the needs and expectations of users better both inside and outside the vehicle.
The project focuses on adapting vehicle design, driving behavior, and interaction models in order to maximize the benefits of automated driving. To this end, new technologies and concepts are being used which are aimed at both conventional and specific user groups.
Goals
Safer, faster, and more comfortable
Entwicklung smarter, adaptiver Systeme, die durch klare Kommunikation und vorausschauendes Handeln den komplexen Mischverkehr mit automatisierten und konventionellen Verkehrsteilnehmern sicherer machen.
High acceptance
SALSA aims to increase the acceptance of automated driving functions both among users in the vehicle and among other road users in mixed traffic.
Holistic approach
SALSA analyzes potential conflict situations in mixed traffic and develops holistic strategies to improve safety and user acceptance.
Consortium partners
14 partners from science, industry and consulting
The cooperation of the consortium partners significantly accelerates and pursues the objectives of the project. The 14 consortium partners are working in seven different working groups to promote automated driving in mixed traffic.
The consortium is made up of the following companies:
- AUDI AG
- Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt)
- CanControls
- Elektrobit Automotive GmbH
- Research Institute for Automotive Engineering and Vehicle Engines Stuttgart (FKFS)
- Fraunhofer IOSB
- Media University
- INVENSITY GmbH
- MAN Truck Bus SE
- Spiegel Institut Mannheim GmbH
- studiokurbos GmbH
- University of Stuttgart
- Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH
- Würzburg Institute for Transportation Sciences GmbH (WIVW)
The associated partner is:
BASF.
The project sponsor
TÜV Rheinland Consulting GmbH has been managing funding programs with ambitious objectives for decades, thus making its contribution to innovation and excellence in research.
The project duration
SALSA starts in July 2024 and ends in June 2027.
The project coordination
The SALSA project is coordinated by:
- Valeo Schalter und Sensoren GmbH (overall management and lead applicant)
- IKTD of University of Stuttgart (scientific and technical management)
Blog
News
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Smart, adaptive, learning – the new human-machine interaction in vehicles
Smart, adaptive, learning – the vehicle is becoming a living space. Automated systems take over tasks, while smart displays and controls dynamically adapt to the user and context. In the SALSA project, we are developing adaptive, morphing concepts for cars and trucks that increase comfort and safety, create sustainable interiors and provide a personalized user…
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Acceptance of automated vehicles in mixed traffic
Studies in driving simulators are used to examine driver intentions and desired driving behavior with the aim of identifying confident, predictable driving behavior. Minimal risk maneuvers and compliant behavior are also analyzed to increase acceptance and safety. The projects aim to increase the acceptance of automated vehicles in mixed traffic.
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What is the best way to impart knowledge about the vehicle?
With the increasing automation of vehicles, the challenge of making complex systems understandable to users is growing. The SALSA project is developing innovative learning concepts that impart knowledge in a needs-based, safety-promoting and user-friendly way. The aim is to strengthen trust in the technology, avoid misuse and increase acceptance of automated mobility.