On November 25, 2025, a special hands-on event took place in Regensburg and Roding: the project transform.r of the Cluster Mobility & Logistics hosted the "Site Visit & Networking Event on Autonomous Driving and ADAS/AD." The goal was to provide professionals from the automotive and mobility sectors with a direct look into state-of-the-art testing environments for autonomous driving functions and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS/AD).
The event started with an organized shuttle bus from Regensburg, bringing participants to the test site in Roding. There, attendees visited the AVL Software and Functions GmbH test center, which features a specially designed weather hall — a 1,600 m² indoor test area (84 m × 19 m) where adverse weather conditions such as rain, fog, and varying lighting scenarios can be simulated. These simulations aim to test the robustness and reliability of ADAS and autonomous driving systems under realistic yet repeatable environmental conditions.
The program included live demonstrations: In the weather hall and aboard the autonomous shuttle bus "AutBus," participants experienced how sensors and driver assistance systems respond to changing environmental parameters. Additionally, the event offered insights into potential future certification environments — an increasingly relevant aspect regarding the approval of autonomous vehicles and ADAS solutions.
The day concluded with informal networking at the Thurn and Taxis Christmas Market in Regensburg — a relaxed setting for professional exchange.
The event provided a valuable combination of technical depth and networking opportunities. The simulation of real weather conditions in a controlled indoor test facility showcased how ADAS/AD sensor technology reacts to complex environmental factors — a crucial step toward ensuring both the safety and practical viability of future automated driving functions. At the same time, the networking setup facilitated dialogue between technology providers, developers, and other stakeholders in the mobility industry — an important element given the rapid pace of innovation in this field.
The event was co-located with Clusters meet Regions Regensburg.