BumbleB – autonomous shuttles

Did you know that if a bumblebee could read, it probably wouldn't fly?

According to classical aerodynamics, it was long considered "not really suitable for flight": too heavy, wings too small - it couldn't work at all. But the bumblebee doesn't know that. And it flies. And how.

This little anecdote is emblematic of our vision: BumbleB, the autonomous shuttle project for rural regions.

"Revitalized by passion, inspired for the future."

This guiding principle not only describes our project, but also our attitude: we believe in progress that grows out of conviction - and in technology that serves people.

What we do – and why:

BumbleB wants to show that the seemingly impossible is indeed possible - if you are prepared to question established ways of thinking. Together with the Bern University of Applied Sciences, we are working on creating a new form of mobility that opens up new perspectives, especially in less developed regions - simple, safe and suitable for everyday use.

Because we too have heard phrases such as: "That won't work - too many hurdles, too complicated approval, too expensive to operate, ...".
But like the bumblebee, we don't believe that something won't work - just because nobody has managed it yet.

What we need now:

So that BumbleB can really take off, we are looking for:

  • Partners who believe in the same idea as we do and want to shape it together with us.
  • And also people or organizations who are prepared to support us financially - not just as donors, but as facilitators of a project that brings real social benefits.

So if you would like to join us in bringing something really new to the streets, please contact Alexander Merkel directly.

Meet our experts at the following trade fairs

  • 09.-12.04.2026  |  i-Mobility 2026
  • 12.-13.05.2026  |  9th Conference on “Diagnostics in Mechatronic Vehicle Systems”
  • 16.-17.06.2026  |  AEK Ludwigsburg
  • 16.06.2026        |  SAM Zwickau
  • 14.-15.10.2026  |  ELIV
  • 10.-11.11.2026  |  30 Years of AMZ

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Alexander Merkel

Head of Department Electronics & Virtual Testing Solutions