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We improve road safety

Verkehrsunfallforschung an der TU Dresden GmbH (VUFO) uses data-based findings to ensure greater road safety!

Accident scenarios

We convert data from real-world scenarios into simulation formats using specialized methods.

Training

We offer you comprehensive education and professional training in our areas of expertise.

Accident recording

We collect accident data in the greater Dresden area. Private individuals can obtain information here.

OpenX: Accident Simulation Reimagined

Our work creates a pathway for integrating real accident scenarios into simulators or simulation solutions in the future.

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News & Publications

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Luftaufnahme eines Unfallortes in der Stadt für Unfalltiefenerhebung GIDAS der VUFO

Data collection at the accident scene (GIDAS - German In-Depth Accident Study)

Our team records and analyzes around 1,000 traffic accidents with personal injury in the greater Dresden area every year as part of the GIDAS accident research project. Accident recording is constantly supplemented by modern survey methods in order to collect valid data to further increase road safety.

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Accident data analysis

Our data analysts carry out studies and investigations based on national and international data – with a particular focus on vehicle and road safety. Their findings are incorporated into laws, guidelines, further developments in vehicle safety and preventive measures such as assistance systems and autonomous driving.

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Scenarios for assisted & automated driving

Our scenarios are suitable for evaluating and safeguarding driver assistance systems and automated driving functions. They are based on real accident situations from our databases. We transfer the scenarios into simulation formats using special processes.

Simulation eines Unfallszenarios in der Stadt

Virtual accident assessment

With the help of accident simulations, our experts carry out detailed studies on the pre-collision accident phase. This enables us to provide you with valuable data to prevent vehicle collisions.

Further training & seminars

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We regularly offer training and further education in the areas of data acquisition, reconstruction, data analysis and simulation of traffic accidents.

We are pleased to cooperate with the GTÜ Academy and CTS in the field of further training for experts.

We work with our partners to ensure road safety

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About us

The VUFO is committed to providing high-quality accident data, carrying out interdisciplinary research projects, developing innovative methods for data analysis and accident prevention and contributing to the design of mobility regulations. It advises industry partners and institutions on road safety issues and imparts its expertise through training courses.

Strong project partners for road safety

We work with strong partners in the automotive industry, both in the manufacture of vehicles, vehicle components and safety systems, as well as in connection with automotive operation and vehicle safety services.

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Career with us

VUFO Teambild Datenerhebung Unfallaufnahme Projekt GIDAS

Find out how you can become part of our team. Work with us on Vision Zero: No more fatalities and serious injuries on our roads!

The well-being of our employees is our top priority. We attach great importance to creating conditions that make it possible to reconcile work and family life. Equal rights and mutual respect are firmly anchored in our corporate culture.

Subsidies

Multiple Accident Recalculation App

The BSZF supports our own research on the Multiple Accident Recalculation App (MARA).

MARA is used to recalculate and analyze accidents with virtual safety systems.

Siegel der Bescheinigungsstelle Forschungszulage

Training

We offer our employees opportunities for professional development. These measures are financed with tax revenue on the basis of the budget approved by the Saxon state parliament.

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Digital blue light logger with V2X communication

EFRE-funded project for the automated recording of blue light missions by emergency vehicles.

Funding for an innovation manager to establish an innovation management system

An ESF-Plus-funded project to introduce a structured innovation management system for the systematic assessment and management of innovation potential at VUFO.