SafetyWeek News

March 14, 2025  Take a test drive with the developer of the Mercedes DRIVE PILOT - technical discussions included 

The DRIVE PILOT demo drive offers the exclusive opportunity to experience first-hand the highly automated driving of Mercedes-Benz AG at speeds of up to 95 km/h on the highway and to get to know the innovative technology behind the system. While the vehicle confidently takes over the driving task, you can enjoy the drive in peace and quiet and sit back and relax. This gives you the opportunity to engage in various secondary activities, such as watching a movie, writing a message or passing the time with entertainment games such as Tetris.
 
The ride is conducted by a Mercedes-Benz AG developer who is available to answer questions about the system. This not only makes the driving experience with DRIVE PILOT directly tangible, but also provides a deeper understanding of the technical background and how the system works.

All SafetyWeek participants are invited to take part in a demo drive with DRIVE PILOT on May 14 from 9 am to 5 pm and on May 15 from 9 am to 4 pm.

Image: Mercedes-Benz AG

March 12, 2025  Program the SafetyUpDate 2025 is online  

Today we have published the detailled program and the speakers of the SafetyUpDate 2025. VAs always, the UpDate will focus on the upcoming requirements from legislation and consumer protection (NCAP). There will also be sessions on: 

• Accident Research
• Equitable Safety
• Electric Vehicle & Post Crash Safety
• HMI, Driver Status Monitoring & Occupant Monitoring

February 14, 2025  Program preview of Auto[nom]Mobil 2025 is online  

Today we have published a first preview of the program and the speakers at Auto[nom]Mobil 2025. Validation, testing and homologation of automated driving functions are the main topics of this year's program. The event will open with a keynote speech by Prof. Steven Peters from TU Darmstadt: Automated Driving - Why, How and When?