hanseatische fahrzeug manufaktur gmbh (hfm)

Hanseatische Fahrzeug Manufaktur GmbH (HFM) specializes in the development of highly complex mechatronics systems for electric and autonomous vehicles. HFM focuses not only on the technical feasibility, but also on compliance with all the requirements for type approval and homologation within the framework of existing and future legal provisions. To underscore the expertise of the company, HFM has developed a proprietary product named Motionboard®. This flexibly adaptable vehicle platform from HFM demonstrates how such a safety concept with multiple redundancy can be integrated and realized in existing and future automated or autonomous vehicles under practical aspects. The scalability of this modular Motionboard® platform allows adapting the vehicle to existing needs, both in terms of length and width as well as with regard to the battery capacity. What sets the Motionboard® platform clearly apart is the fact that it meets the requirements for homologation in Europe as an M1 class vehicle, defined as vehicles for passenger transport with a maximum of eight seats plus the driver. The Motionboard® was designed with the goal of homologation from the start. This also includes a complete development documentation in line with the applicable legal provisions. Another main focus in connection with autonomous mobility is the development of vehicles for people with physical disabilities, who will particularly benefit from the introduction of self-driving vehicles.