Artificial Intelligence in the Automotive Industry
We are resolutely driving forward the digitalization of our company. For us, artificial intelligence is the key to greater speed, quality and competitiveness. In every process, we examine how artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the result so that we can offer our customers even more attractive products and organize our work more efficiently.
Wherever we see potential, we utilize artificial intelligence in a targeted manner. Scalable, responsible and with clear industrial benefits. Our ambition: AI everywhere, in every process. Hauke Stars
The value of artificial intelligence – no process without AI
For us, AI is a strategic driver on the road to the future of the automotive industry. Whether in autonomous driving or in quality assurance, in the supply chain or in administrative work: We are bringing artificial intelligence into all areas. In this way, we are accelerating development cycles, automating processes and promoting new ideas – including in design and material construction
Innovation in the Automotive Industry
technologies are defining vehicle functions and the driving experience. The Volkswagen Group sees this transformation as an opportunity to shape the mobility of tomorrow as a global automotive technology driver – climate-neutral, digital and connected. Our pioneering solutions along the entire automotive value chain combine experience and efficiency, safety and sustainability. This enables us to inspire customers time and time again. All over the world.
The car of the future
Software, artificial intelligence and advanced driver assistance systems are at the center of our vehicle development. With many innovations, we are making the vehicle of the future safer, more comfortable and more entertaining. When it comes to electric cars and major trends, we combine our automotive expertise with the technological knowledge of leading partners worldwide – and adapt it to the needs of our customers in different markets.
Battery and energy
Battery technology is becoming a key factor in global competition
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Volkswagen Group establishes artificial intelligence company
Digital products based on artificial intelligence (AI) will play a key role for the Volkswagen Group in the futureVolkswagen intends to simplify collaboration with tech companies and to make optimum use of the AI sector’s innovation potential New “AI Lab” within the Group will act as a globally networked competence center and incubator “AI Lab” will identify new product ideas connected with AI and collaborate with tech companies as the need arises
In the future, digital products based on artificial intelligence (AI) will play a key role for the Volkswagen Group. New infotainment and navigation applications, high-performance speech recognition, extended vehicle functions and the deep integration of digital ecosystems in the car will bring considerable benefits to customers, enhancing the product experience. This is why Volkswagen has established a specialized “AI Lab”. The company will act as a globally networked competence center and incubator. AI Lab will identify new product ideas for
Volkswagen Group expands its competence in artificial intelligence
Group continues to drive the digital transformation forward and is expanding its competence with regard to artificial intelligence (AI), not only with a view to using this key technology in the field of autonomous driving and in production, but also to speed up corporate processes. To that end, Prof. Patrick van der Smagt will be joining the team of AI experts and data scientists at the Volkswagen Group's Data Lab in Munich from October, and will lead the AI team. Van der Smagt is Associate Professor at Technische Universität München and one of Europe's leading experts in deep learning and robotics.
Dr. Martin Hofmann, Chief Information Officer at the Volkswagen Group, commented: "We are delighted that Professor van der Smagt will be joining the Data Lab. This shows how attractive the Volkswagen Group's IT labs are for distinguished scientists and experts in artificial intelligence . Top specialists from Volkswagen, industry partners and the academic world as well as startups jointly develop
"Artificial intelligence is becoming a key competitive factor"
The Volkswagen Group IT Information Technology Center Munich (Data Lab) is the Volkswagen Group's competence center for machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) Specialists carry out fundamental research and test applications within the Group
How do people think? On what basis do they take decisions? And how can artificial intelligence help them in the future? These questions are being pursued by an international expert team at the Volkswagen Information Technology Center Munich (Data Lab). The team includes IT experts, robotics specialists, data scientists, programmers, physicists and mathematicians, all working hand in hand. Together, they are preparing Volkswagen for the future. On dozens of monitors, code lines, graphs and 3-D diagrams flash across the screen. What you can see here in machine language could help accelerate corporate processes, optimize traffic flows and guide autonomous vehicles safely through the traffic in the future.
"We are developing learning systems
The Car of the Future
The car of the future is digitally connected, intelligent and safer than ever before. The Volkswagen Group is driving forward the software-defined vehicle. This means powerful, scalable electronics architectures and software for digitally high-performance vehicles – across all segments.
Automobile mobility of tomorrow – far more than just driving a car
From generative AI in the cockpit to innovative assistance functions: Together with leading technology partners, the Volkswagen Group brands are developing services that go far beyond driving. In this way, we are simplifying interaction with the vehicle, enabling greater convenience for our customers and increasing safety on the road. We are driving forward the development of our car of the future. For example, in our joint venture with the US start-up Rivian Automotive, or with the China Electronic Architecture, developed in collaboration with our Chinese partner Xpeng.
Artificial intelligence – intuitively controlled
When it comes to the
IAA Mobility 2025
managers Andras Mindt (Chief Designer at Volkswagen Passenger Cars) and Chris Benjamin (Chief Designer Scout), as well as Michael Mauer, Head of Group Design and Chief Designer at Porsche.
Tuesday, September 9 – Politics & AI Day
The Chancellor's tour. 1:00–2:00 p.m. panel discussion on artificial intelligence:Hauke Stars, Professor Dr Luise Hölscher (State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Digital and Public Service), Dr Ferri Abolhassan (CEO of T-Systems) and Aljoscha Burchardt (German Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence ) discuss the question: how can Germany become the driving force behind Europe's AI future – what is being done and what is needed? With its increased use of artificial intelligence , the Volkswagen Group is igniting the next stage on its path to becoming a global technology driver in the automotive industry. And AI is the key to greater speed, quality and competitiveness – from vehicle development to vehicle production. 2:15–3:00 p.m. MOIA Panel Talk on autonomous
Intelligent mobility for all: Volkswagen Group showcases innovative strength at the IAA
stand (hall B1) for six days – from 7 to 12 SeptemberOn the way to becoming a global technology driver in the automotive industry: with world premieres, technological innovations and intelligent mobility concepts, the Volkswagen Group is providing strong impetus for the future of mobilityThe clear goal: to make the best vehicles, technologies and digital services available to customers – early, easy to use, affordable, attractive and sustainable
The Volkswagen Group is showcasing its innovative strength and bringing cutting-edge technology to the stage at the IAA Mobility in Munich. Over six days – from 7 to 12 September – the Group will present the full range of its technological innovations at the IAA Summit exhibition stand (hall B1). With world premieres, leading technological innovations and intelligent mobility concepts, the Group and its brands are providing strong impetus for the future of mobility in Munich. The Volkswagen Group delivers – and makes new technologies accessible to