The SENSEI project (Societal-ready safE and transparent humaN-technology interactionS for the automatEd mobIlity ecosystem) officially kicked off in Reggio Emilia, bringing together 11 partners from six countries to develop the next generation of safe, transparent and human-centred automated driving technologies.
Hosted by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE), the two-day Kick-Off Meeting marked the start of an ambitious Horizon Europe project that will redefine Human-Technology Interaction (HTI) for Level 2 and Level 3 automated vehicles.
Over the next three years, the consortium will develop adaptive and personalized interaction systems that help drivers better understand, trust and safely use vehicle automation. Rather than designing technology for people, SENSEI will design it with them, engaging diverse groups of drivers throughout the development process to ensure that future mobility solutions are inclusive, intuitive and responsive to real-world needs.
The project combines expertise in engineering, automotive innovation, artificial intelligence, psychology and social sciences to deliver solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also socially accepted. New adaptive interfaces, personalized training approaches and transparency mechanisms will be tested in both advanced driving simulators and real-world demonstration sites in Germany, Greece, Spain and Türkiye, providing valuable evidence for future deployment across Europe.
Coordinated by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy), SENSEI brings together an interdisciplinary consortium of leading academic institutions, research organizations and industrial partners, including Technische Universität Dresden (Germany), UTAC France (France), Vicomtech (Spain), FICOSA Automotive (Spain), EUROGAP (Spain), Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (Germany), GOTECH Fahrzeugentwicklungs- und Konstruktionsgesellschaft (Germany), the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece), TOFAŞ Türk Otomobil Fabrikası (Türkiye), and PNO Innovation (Italy).