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Safe cognitive systems for automation

Medical prediction & decision support using trustworthy AI models

Adaptive software architectures for vehicles

Safe software applications for quantum computing

Reliable artificial intelligence for strengthening European defense

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Minimize risks, maximize trust. Proactive risk management for your success.

This year marks the 25th edition of Safetronic, proving that the topic of safety is best addressed within a community of experts. Here, those who consistently set the course for greater road safety have been able to – and continue to – have detailed discussions. A brief look back at a success story by Institute Director Mario Trapp.

Women spend around a quarter more of their lives in poor health than men, and for many conditions the path to a diagnosis still takes years. One reason is a data problem: women remain underrepresented in clinical evidence, and the symptom patterns that matter most are often the hardest to describe in a short appointment.

Quantum computers alone cannot solve industrial problems. Only software that translates use cases into suitable algorithms and combines classical and quantum-assisted methods can turn the technology into a practical tool.

At university, Hoai My Van found her way to artificial intelligence. Making AI reliable for industrial manufacturing is now at the heart of her work at Fraunhofer IKS. In her spare time, however, somebody else calls the shots: Biffi.

This paper outlines the activities involved in developing a dependable person detection system within an industrial context. It highlights the individual steps of the ML Safety Lifecycle’s iterative approach to safety assurance.

In the white paper “Ensuring Trustworthiness of AI-Enhanced Embedded Systems”, Infineon Technologies and Fraunhofer IKS present how to apply a unified safety lifecycle on an AI-Based Motor Control Unit (AI-MC) illustrative use case.

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In May 2026, Fraunhofer IKS moved into its new institute building at the Fraunhofer Campus in Garching. You can find more information about the building and the construction process here:

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