It is focused on interactions of individual components in the vehicle as a mechatronic system. Methods are developed to handle systems interactions in the vehicle development process. Such methods require in-depth studies of the component behavior and physical mechanisms. Using the System of Systems approach, system properties and development of these systems are studied: Vehicle components and concepts for chassis, suspension, damping, steering, brakes, lights, ventilation and air conditioning systems as well as the interaction between tires and road surfaces. Research also focuses on sensors, actors, optical and acoustical systems. This covers as well Human-Machine-Interfaces including driver assistance systems and operation. Therefor the topic focuses on concepts to improve noise, vibration, thermal comfort, vehicle dynamics, particle emissions, safety and security. Operational strategies as well as statusmonitoring and failure detection complement the research activities .
Thanks to their comprehensive, application-oriented work, the institutes working under the topic of “Chassis and Body” are attractive cooperation and research partners of industry. Multidisciplinary cooperation results in a systems competence that is hardly matched by other, also international universities in terms of depth and comprehensiveness.