Automotive Lighting
Certificate Course - Mobility Systems Engineering - MSE.4AD.2.I26
| Date | Jul 14 - 15, 2027 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,550€ |
Fundamentals
Introduces basics of automotive lighting and vision, electromagnetic (ELM) sensor systems, and the sensing–acting chain enabling driver support.
Technology
Covers light/IR/microwave sensors in vehicles, adaptive headlamp systems, and HMI methods for effective human–system interaction.
Applications
Explores light based assisting systems (LBAS) for safer night driving, quality assessment of HMI methods, and evaluation of safety gains from upcoming systems.
What you'll explore
- Basics of automotive lighting and human vision
- Fundamentals of electromagnetic (ELM) sensor systems
- Human–Machine Interaction (HMI) for lighting and assistance
- ELM sensors in automotive and their integration with actors
- Adaptive lighting systems and control logic
- Applications of sensor–actor systems in light‑based assisting systems (LBAS)
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Understand the basics of automotive lighting and ELM sensors.
- Explain how sensing and acting are interconnected to support drivers automatically.
- Gain competencies for developing automotive lighting systems.
- Judge and review different HMI methods for lighting assistance.
- Assess safety gains and follow developments in modern light‑based assisting systems.
Taught by recognized experts in Automotive Lighting
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for:
- Engineers in ADAS, lighting, and perception working on sensor‑actor integration.
- HMI and systems engineers focusing on adaptive headlamp and assistance functions.
- Test and development teams evaluating light‑based safety applications.
- Researchers and early‑career professionals in automotive lighting and vision.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.