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Technical University of Munich

Autonomous Vehicles: Development & Simulation (ED150048)

Contact

Contact:   lec.av.development.ftm(at)ed.tum.de

 

Available online

In the winter semester, the lecture is recorded as a video and can be accessed via Moodle. In the summer semester, in addition to the recorded lecture, an online discussion session will be offered each term.

 

Content

  • Development Process
  • Software Design
  • Software Tools
  • Distributed Systems
  • Distributed Software
  • Simulation
  • Testing
  • Safety
  • Evaluation
  • Teleoperation
  • Case Studies

 

TUMonline

Lecturer (assistant)
Frank Diermeyer [L]
Frank Diermeyer [L]
Markus Lienkamp
Number 0820256530
Type lecture
Duration 2 SWS
Term Wintersemester 2025/26
Language of instruction English
Position within curricula See TUMonline
Dates See TUMonline

Dates

Admission information

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Objectives

After participation in the course, students will have a comprehensive overview of development and simulation methods for autonomous vehicles. In particular, students are able to:
• Remember and understand development strategies for autonomous vehicle software
• Apply appropriate Software Design methods to various problems
• Understand the fundamental elements of simulation and testing for an autonomous software stack
• Remember and understand safety concepts and safeguarding for autonomous vehicles

Description

• Development process
• Software design, deployment, and tools
• Distributed Software Architecture
• Simulation and Testing
• Safety and Evaluation
• Teleoperated Driving
• Case Studies

Prerequisites

• Foundations of Autonomous Vehicles [ED150017]
• Attending other “Autonomous Vehicle” lectures is recommended but not a prerequisite for participation in this course.
• Basic programming knowledge is necessary for understanding the code examples and exercises.

Teaching and learning methods

- Lecture (2SWS)
- Presentations
- Presentations from Industriepartners (OEM or Tier-1)
- Exercise (1SWS)

Examination

The examination in this module is a written examination (duration 90 min, permitted items: non-programmable calculator, dictionary for non-native speakers).

Recommended literature

Winner, H., Hakuli, S., Lotz, F., Singer, C., (Hrsg.) (2015): Handbuch Fahrerassistenzsysteme. Grundlagen,
Komponenten und Systeme für aktive Sicherheit und Komfort. 3. Auflage. Wiesbaden: Vieweg + Teubner (ATZ/MTZFachbuch).

Winner, H., Hakuli, S., Lotz, F., Singer, C., (Hrsg.) (2016): Handbook of Driver Assistance Systems. Basic Information, Components and Systems for Active Safety and Comfort. 1. Auflage. Cham: Springer International Publishing.

Maurer, M., Gerdes, J. C., Lenz, B., Winner, H., (Hrsg.) (2015): Autonomes Fahren. Technische, rechtliche und gesellschaftliche Aspekte. Berlin: Springer Vieweg.

Maurer, M., Gerdes, J. C., Lenz, B., Winner, H., (Hrsg.) (2016): Autonomous Driving. Technical, Legal and Social Aspects. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg.

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