FZI leads T2.3 on improving diffusion-based planning and is specifically responsible for the guidance functionality that shapes the planner’s behavioural characteristics. The planner is intended to generate more diverse and human-like trajectories, with configurable characteristics such as a sportier or more comfortable driving style and adjustable safety margins. SAFEAD is responsible for improving the planner itself. FZI also contributes to T2.5, working with SAFEAD and IRU on planner adjustments for reinforcement learning, where symbolic evaluations help align generated trajectories with normative criteria. FZI is responsible for deliverable D2.3 on diffusion-planner enhancements.

Beyond technical development, FZI leads T7.2, “Scientific and Technical Management,” throughout the project. Its responsibilities include coordinating overall strategies and schedules, monitoring work-package progress, and tracking whether deliverables are produced on time and to the expected quality. Together with the project coordination team, FZI updates the project risk matrix and supports a shared understanding of HARMO’s objectives. FZI also contributes to disseminating the project’s scientific and technical results and to their further use in research and development.