Research Projects

KI4BoardNet
Next-generation distributed, continuously learning onboard power management system
Start: 12/2022
End: 11/2025

A vehicle’s power and data network must meet the highest standards of reliability and fault tolerance, energy efficiency and flexibility. With a host of new, intelligent functions and large data streams, future vehicle networks will be more than just a wiring harness. Together with sensors and distributed computing nodes, it will form the nerve and energy system of the vehicle.
KI4BoardNet explores new concepts for resource-optimized, continuously learning, distributed power management systems. This includes methods for developing application-specific system-on-a-chip (SoC) architectures for hardware-assisted, accelerated execution of machine learning algorithms. For this purpose, a generator-based design process for RISC-V systems will be adapted to allow for flexible SoC architecture configuration and optimization.
Role of the FZI
Regarding the generated SoC platform, different adopted model architectures for AI-supported energy consumption prediction and their integration into a distributed onboard network load management will be researched. The project will also examine novel algorithms based on auction theory for resource efficiency and economical use of available energy within the board network. An important aspect of the planned system is its ability to learn continuously and thus continuously adapt to various usage scenarios.

In addition to voltage stabilization in future board networks; the research results will enable the implementation of new adaptive AI applications.

Contact person
Vice Division Manager
Division: Intelligent Systems and Production Engineering
Headquarters Karlsruhe

Research focus
Applied Artificial Intelligence

AI from research to practice: We promote applied AI for business and small and medium-sized enterprises, integrating technology with law and ethics.

Mobility and Logistics

Autonomous shuttles, intelligent logistics, and software-defined vehicles: We use IT to create the connected, safe, and sustainable mobility and logistics solutions of tomorrow.

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Funding notice:
The KI4BoardNet project is funded by the Ministry of Research, Technology and Space.

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