The demo, held at the Lausitzring race track in Germany, was organised by CMC.
The consortium is an international association of leading manufacturers of two-wheeled vehicles, working towards integrating motorbikes into the future of connected mobility to enhance the safety of motorcyclists.
While car makers have been researching and developing Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) communication technologies for years, the CMC is focused on including information sent by motorbikes, which have different needs and dynamics, to standardise the technology in the future.
Ducati joined the CMC in 2016 and has been actively involved in analysing the most dangerous accidents between motorbikes and cars.
The aim was to identify cases where connectivity could be most beneficial and develop methodologies to reduce the number and severity of accidents. The research focused on reducing system reaction times to provide early warnings and prevent accidents.
To demonstrate the effectiveness of the systems being developed, Lamborghini supported Ducati during the trial stage by providing a Urus for use case simulations.
Ducati specifically looked at three critical accident scenarios: Intersection Movement Assist (IMA), Left Turn Assist (LTA), and Do Not Pass Warning (DNPW). These scenarios involve situations where motorbikes are in obscured positions or lack visibility, and communication between vehicles can help reduce accidents.
Ducati collaborated with suppliers such as Bertrandt for hardware and Nfiniity for the operating system and algorithm development. The prototype developed during this phase included an additional screen on the motorbike to display warning signals to the rider.
Overall, the collaboration between Lamborghini and Ducati demonstrates their joint commitment to improving safety for motorcyclists through the development of advanced connectivity systems.
