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// Motivation

Innovation through collaboration and new technologies

The research department at RA Consulting focuses on the identification and integration of new technologies to develop new products and improve the quality of our existing software products. Additionally, they develop standard-compliant and integrable software components for new applications.

The department’s employees share the common motivation to understand new technologies and their application fields. They strive to develop suitable software components for use inside and outside of vehicles to ensure their extensive use. Close collaboration with experts from research institutions, companies, and standardization organizations is crucial to drive innovative solutions and new standards forward.

// Motivation

Innovation through collaboration and new technologies

Our research department at RA Consulting focuses on the identification and integration of new technologies to develop new products and improve the quality of our existing software products. Additionally, they develops standard-compliant and integrable software components for new applications.

The department’s employees share the common motivation to understand new technologies and their application fields. They strive to develop suitable software components for use inside and outside of vehicles to ensure their extensive use. Close collaboration with experts from research institutions, companies, and standardization organizations is crucial to drive innovative solutions and new standards forward.

// Our Key Competencies

Driving automotive technology and beyond

Trends

Agility and adaptability with a focus on industry trends

The automotive and mobility industries are in a constant state of change, characterized by a variety of trends and developments. The trends addressed in our research projects extend far beyond the industry and also influence other sectors. The resulting intersections and their complexity make our work environment particularly attractive.

Trends

Agility and adaptability with a focus on industry trends

The automotive and mobility industries are in a constant state of change, characterized by a variety of trends and developments. The trends addressed in our research projects extend far beyond the industry and also influence other sectors. The resulting intersections and their complexity make our work environment particularly attractive.

Advanced MCD (Measurement, Calibration, Diagnostics)

The collection, analysis, and visualization of data help engineers gain valuable insights into their development object. Simplified access to data is crucial for fast and efficient decision-making processes when applied to vehicles.

Big Data

New sensors and the increasing connectivity of vehicles lead to an enormous amount of data that needs to be collected, processed, and utilized. We are researching solutions to make data collection more efficient and to support vehicle development.

Green Technologies (Energy Storage)

The development of environmentally friendly propulsion systems and energy storage is another focus of our work. We are working on the integration of battery technologies and other energy storage systems in vehicles to improve energy management and reduce environmental impact.

Autonomous Driving

The development of autonomous vehicles is a key focus of our research. We are working on the integration of sensors and control systems to improve the safety and reliability of autonomous systems.

Digitization

The increase of digitization in the automotive industry opens up new possibilities for the development of vehicles and mobility. We are working on the integration of digital technologies in vehicles and their environments to facilitate interaction with the vehicle.

Cloud Services

By integrating cloud services into vehicles, data can be made instantly available. The tools resulting from research enable others to gain valuable insights and continuously improve their vehicles.

Advanced MCD (Measurement, Calibration, Diagnostics)

The collection, analysis, and visualization of data help engineers gain valuable insights into their development object. Simplified access to data is crucial for fast and efficient decision-making processes when applied to vehicles.

Big Data

New sensors and the increasing connectivity of vehicles lead to an enormous amount of data that needs to be collected, processed, and utilized. We are researching solutions to make data collection more efficient and to support vehicle development.

Green Technologies (Energy Storage)

The development of environmentally friendly propulsion systems and energy storage is another focus of our work. We are working on the integration of battery technologies and other energy storage systems in vehicles to improve energy management and reduce environmental impact.

Autonomous Driving

The development of autonomous vehicles is a key focus of our research. We are working on the integration of sensors and control systems to improve the safety and reliability of autonomous systems.

Digitization

The increase of digitization in the automotive industry opens up new possibilities for the development of vehicles and mobility. We are working on the integration of digital technologies in vehicles and their environments to facilitate interaction with the vehicle.

Cloud Services

By integrating cloud services into vehicles, data can be made instantly available. The tools resulting from research enable others to gain valuable insights and continuously improve their vehicles.

Technology

To make the latest technologies usable for new mobility, it is important to intensively engage with and investigate the practical applicability of various technologies. At RA Consulting, we specialize in the following technologies:

Technology

To make the latest technologies usable for new mobility, it is important to intensively engage with and investigate the practical applicability of various technologies. At RA Consulting, we specialize in the following technologies:

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Telematics

We are working on the integration of telematics systems in vehicles to support manufacturers in improving vehicle performance and efficiency, as well as reducing the amount of data by selectively capturing relevant information. In doing so, we are utilizing established technologies such as GPS, mobile communication, and WLAN, while also exploring new possibilities such as IMUs, high-resolution RADAR sensors, and AI-based filters.

New Mobility

The new mobility requires flexible integration of mobile systems. Cloud technologies provide this through seamless storage and processing of data. We are researching solutions to integrate cloud technology into mobile systems in order to improve the processing and accessibility of data.

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Artificial Intelligence

The integration of AI technologies in vehicles, for example, opens up new possibilities for vehicle control and optimization. Our research focuses on the increased availability of relevant data and the reduction of data transmission through the training of AI-based algorithms.

// Fields of Innovation

Our focus is on concrete innovations that we can implement and utilize within our company. This includes, among other things, the standardization of communication through ASAM/ISO/SAR protocols, as well as the implementation of embedded software components for measuring, diagnosing, and calibrating vehicles. Another important area is telematics components, where we focus on teletrimetry as a keyword. We apply artificial intelligence (AI) in our projects to assist us in addressing specific problems, such as making battery calibration more efficient.

// Projects

// Our Project Partners

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// Contact us

Kotschenreuther, Thomas
Phone: +49 7251 9819 538
E-Mail: t.kotschenreuther[@]rac.de

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Do you have any questions about the project or our research?

// Contact us

Kotschenreuther, Thomas
Phone: +49 7251 9819 538
E-Mail: t.kotschenreuther[@]rac.de

Images used on this page: rac.de, unsplash.com, icons8.com

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