Driver Assistance Systems
Certificate Course - Mobility Systems Engineering - MSE.3.AD1.I26
| Date | Jun 8 - 9, 2027 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,550€ |
Fundamentals
Provides a comprehensive introduction to modern driver assistance systems from basics and legal context to current solutions and future outlook.
Technology
Covers sensors and perception for vehicle environment, stabilization, brake/steering support, passive/active safety, and systems integration for comfort and safety.
Applications
Applies ergonomic principles for effective human system interaction and outlines pathways toward networked vehicle motion and safety systems as a basis for automation.
What you'll explore
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Safety statistics, fatalities, and legal context in road traffic
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Vehicle stabilization, braking and steering support, infrastructure‑based systems
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Passive safety and occupant protection; mitigation/avoidance systems
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Sensors for environment perception and their roles in assistance functions
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Ergonomic requirements and solutions for human‑system interaction
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Outlook toward integrated, networked vehicle motion and safety systems enabling higher automation
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Gain an overview of modern driver assistance systems and future developments.
- Understand sensors and systems that enhance comfort and safety.
- Connect sensing and actuation with ergonomic HMI for effective interaction.
- Recognize the regulatory and safety motivations behind ADAS deployment.
- See how integrated VMS concepts pave the way to higher automation.
Taught by recognized experts in Driver Assistance Systems
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.
Prof. Dr. Marius Zöllner
Prof. Dr.-Ing. J. Marius Zöllner is a board member at FZI and Director of Intelligent Systems and Production Engineering. He is also Professor at KIT’s Institute for Applied Computer Science. His work focuses on autonomous mobile systems, including driver assistance, adaptive vehicles, and service robotics. His research covers environmental perception, probabilistic situation analysis, and cooperative control of intelligent systems. With extensive leadership experience at the interface of AI and mobility, he advances next-generation intelligent technologies.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for:
- Engineers and technical professionals working on ADAS, perception, and vehicle safety.
- HMI/ergonomics and systems engineers integrating comfort and safety functions.
- Project managers and system architects planning ADAS roadmaps and compliance.
- Researchers and early‑career professionals in intelligent vehicle systems.
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.