► Introduction of modern automation methods (adaptive, self-optimizing and predictive algorithms) incl. realization of these complex methods/algorithms on industrial control devices
► Usage of soft sensors, digital twin, predictive analytics and quality methods as health monitor for safety functions
► Utilization of novel automation approaches from the Automated Driving (AD) area for I4.0 applications with the goal of knowledge transfer
► Intelligent decision making and optimal motion planning (Path Planning MPC)
► Using AI methods in order to enable self-adapting / self-optimizing AD systems
► Cooperative driving functions (intersection, lane change, ACC, GLOSA)