Eldorado for Autonomous Driverless Systems

In the Hamuburg container terminal in Altenwerder the shuttles drive all by themselves – without a trace of the driver. It all takes place in a closed zone which is an ideal testing area for taking autonomous trucks forward.

A new hope?

Stinkers out of the cities - we drive electrically now. This could be the future credo of motorized private transport. But what does the eco-balance of electric cars really look like?

The Way We Travel

Which destination do we choose? How do we prefer to spend our holidays? Scientist Allison Hui explores the processes that affect our travels. Nicole Graaf met her for an interview.

Me, Myself and I.T.

Smartwatches keep track of every step we take and measure heart rate as well as sleep patterns. The aim of the constant collection of data is to improve your fitness – but it can also be a burden for the psyche.

Rumpelfilz: Chemically Clean, Cool and Clever

Whether you are a manager, banker or truck driver - more and more adults are discovering the stuffed animal for themselves. Before moving into homes a chemical-physical-mechanical course must be passed, though. Rumpelfilz from Sigikid confronts the lab-test.

Smartphone Usage: Smombies, beware!

Smartphone-obsessed pedestrians staring intently at their phones as they blunder through intersections and across footpaths are a danger both to themselves and other road users.

Tracking the damage

When damage has been done to the vehicle, it's usually about a lot of money. Now a professional report is necessary. In the DEKRA education center engineers and car masters are trained to become damage-professionals.

Roadtrip

Traffic jams, unsecured luggage and microsleep are the specters of a long drive. Only those who plan well, will arrive relaxed at their holiday destination.

What About the People?

Will the robots prevail soon and become a threat? For some people, the establishment of robots and smart systems in many areas of our everyday life is a risk. Others see them as helpers. Anyway - artificial intelligence is considered as the "key technology" of the future.

Five Safety Tips for Unloading Containers

Severe accidents still happen frequently during the unloading of freight containers. These tips give advice how to play it safe.

S-pedelec: Getting to Work at 45 kmh

Getting to work without traffic jams – the s-pedelec could be the solution. Our author carried out the self-experiment and switched from the car to an electrically driven e-bike of the fast-paced type.

Smartglasses for the Virtual Workplace

Smartglasses are key to the digital evolution of Industry 4.0. With these intelligent glasses, handhelds, smart phones and scanners are likely to disappear from the digital toolbox.