Level 4 Meets GoA 4 – Why Rail and Automotive Are Closer Than You Think

What works in automotive for autonomous driving can be transferred to rail in many respects – from ODD/scenarios to safety and validation logic. In this presentation, I will show where the parallels end and what it takes to reliably demonstrate AI-based functions in a rail context in the future. The following will be explored:

• How vehicle- and infrastructure-based systems pave the way for driverless rail operations
• Which automotive methods and standards (e.g. SOTIF) are particularly transferable to rail manufacturers
• Where rail differs fundamentally and what is needed for the operation and approval of AI systems