Ceit impulsa el desarrollo de algoritmos de percepción en el proyecto europeo iEXODDUS para expandir la conducción autónoma
Ceit the development perception algorithms as part of the project iEXODDUS project to advance autonomous driving
The project, which has a budget 7.36 million euros, will transform sections of the AP-8 and AP-1 highways in Gipuzkoa into an advanced "Living Lab" to test the interaction between the infrastructure and autonomous vehicles.
27 | 03 | 2026
Autonomous vehicle technology promises to revolutionize mobility, but it still faces a major challenge: design Domains (ODD). These domains define the operating conditions under which an autonomous system can function safely. Currently, scenarios such as construction zones, roads without lane markings, or adverse weather conditions limit their deployment.
To overcome these barriers, iEXODDUS (Infrastructure for the Extension of ODDs) was launched, an initiative funded by the European Union. The consortium, led by Virtual Vehicle Research GmbH, brings together 14 reference letter organizations, including Ceit.
Gipuzkoa: A Strategic Hub for Europe
One of the key aspects of iEXODDUS is its validation in real-world environments, where Gipuzkoa plays a leading role. Its roads are of particular interest to the European Commission because they connect Spain with France and handle heavy truck traffic. Through the Gipuzkoa Living Lab, the project the devices already in place on the AP-8 and AP-1, bolstering them with a significant investment in new technology.
This advanced infrastructure will include the installation of new sensors, high-definition cameras, and positioning beacons to improve validation and simulations of cooperative maneuvers. The entire system will operate using 5G connectivity, enabling incidents to be managed through constant communication both in open areas and in tunnels. Once completed, this environment will serve to simulate an ideal scenario for autonomous driving and to send real-time safety messages to conventional vehicles.
Ceit Role: Intelligence and Simulation
Within the consortium, Ceit a key role in ensuring the robustness of decision-making systems. The technology center leads the design optimization of data fusion algorithms, integrating state-of-the-art sensors so that the vehicle can detect and react to unforeseen events autonomously. Additionally, Ceit simulation and modeling tools that enable the analysis of these systems’ behavior in complex environments prior to their physical implementation. We are also the leaders of WP6, the demonstrations work package.
In addition to Spain, iEXODDUS's technology will be tested on roads in Austria, Germany, and Turkey, with the goal harmonizing regulatory and technical frameworks across the continent.