In pictures: Successful trade fair brings Gold Medal and ten exhibits from across the faculty
The biggest success went to BeamShape, a BUT spin-off, which won an MSV Gold Medal for its new ElectronForge metal 3D printer.
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Institute of Automotive Engineering focuses on the strategic research topics:
Low Emission Mobility
- Development of new and alternative engines and powertrains, development of electric mobility, use of alternative fuels including hydrogen
- The use of advanced materials and technologies in road transport vehicles, their production using digital technologies and artificial intelligence
- Reducing the negative environmental impact of transport
Autonomous mobility
- the development of automated and autonomous vehicles and unmanned systems, intelligent transport systems, cooperative intelligent transport systems and new modes of transport incorporating a broader concept of mobility as a service
- safety, efficiency and traffic flow and management
- transport – an integrating element of society with significant socio-economic effects, reflecting the principles of sustainable development
RIS 3 in the Institute's strategies
- Ecological transport
- Technologically advanced and safe transport
Main Current Projects
- National Hydrogen Mobility Center
- Development of Advanced Driver Assistant Systems and Autonomous Vehicles acceleration using HD Maps
- Research and development of the second generation multiplatform for micromobility and a set of components for improving the utility properties of scooters
- Integration of autonomous cars into passive safety testing using the digital-twin model
- Energy Saving Bearings for High-speed Turbochargers
Main Results
- Journal Bearing FV2
- Platform for micromobility
- Prototype of a Truck Model Chassis
- Advanced fixture for MHS vibration testing
- Suspended tractor cabin
Research Activities
News from Institute
From a Škoda Fabia at the trade fair to a patent
The system draws air from strategically selected points on the vehicle body and directs it towards outlet slots at the rear.
Experimental vehicle attracts attention at Smart Mobility Day
At the Prague Exhibition Grounds on 19 September 2026, we introduced visitors to the technology that helps us develop and test modern driver assistance systems.
Dragon e6 Student Formula Car Returns to the Brno Exhibition Centre After Ten Years
The TU Brno Racing team from Brno University of Technology has unveiled its new electric single-seater, Dragon e6, in an unconventional setting: the Brno Exhibition Centre.
From Mechanic to Automotive Visionary: Martin Šula Turned His Knowledge from BUT into an Innovative Business
When he gets passionate about something, he goes all in, even if it means pushing himself to the limit. That is the lifestyle of Martin Šula – FME graduate and a founder of the company Jetsurf.
"Thanks to Formula, learning makes sense to me," says the new head of TU Brno Racing, Anna Piarová
We spoke with Jan Kozelek, the now former team leader of TU Brno Racing, and the new team boss Anna Piarová about plans for this year.
BUT students unveil a new formula: Dragon e4 is to cut corners
TU Brno Racing will take the formula to a total of three races of the Formula Student series in the summer and will try to defend their position in the world's top twenty.
BUT experts discuss how to determine levels of air pollution with the naked eye of a camera
The Brno-based company RCE Systems has made a global breakthrough with its DataFromSky technology. Now the company intends to take it to a new level and include a function for monitoring traffic…
Student formula from BUT to appear at driverless races for the first time
Young designers from TU Brno Racing is to compete in a total of three races of the global Formula Student series in August.