Preparations for Safetronic 2025 are already underway and we seek your contribution: submit your abstract in response to the Safetronic 2025 Call for Papers. The deadline for submissions is May 9, 2025. For more information on the Call for Papers, please visit the Safetronic website. We look forward to receiving numerous submissions.
New Deputy Director of the Institute Dr. Reinhard Stolle
As of June 1, Dr. Reinhard Stolle, Head of Business Unit Mobility, has assumed additional responsibilities as Deputy Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS.
His profile page provides an overview of his previous work and projects at Fraunhofer IKS.
Complexity and uncertainty in the safety assurance and regulation of automated driving
Together with the University of York, Fraunhofer IKS has published a white paper presenting a new approach to assure the safety of cognitive cyber-physical systems (CPS), including automated driving systems.
Fraunhofer IKS is getting a new institute building at the Fraunhofer campus in Garching near Munich. The groundbreaking ceremony with Bavaria's Minister President Dr. Markus Söder and Economics Minister Hubert Aiwanger in October marked the official start of construction. On our new building page you will find all information about the construction progress in German.
At automatica 2025, Fraunhofer IKS will showcase two solution approaches that enable safe collaboration between humans and machines: Flexible Quality Inspection and Dependable Person Detection. Visit Fraunhofer IKS at Booth 228 in Hall A5.
The training offered by Fraunhofer IKS on the EU AI Act and high-risk AI systems will give you an overview of the EU's AI regulation and its implications. Find out more about the compliance approach for artificial intelligence and the verification methodology. Register now.
DEEP is a machine learning toolchain by Fraunhofer IKS for the reliable AI-assisted automation of quality inspection systems. For this purpose, DEEP automates various specific Fraunhofer IKS technologies. This part of the series of blog posts focuses on the specific technological contents of modular concept learning.
Reinforcement Learning Shift Planning Agent Set to Transform Hospital Staffing
In a joint project, Fraunhofer IKS and ATOSS Software have developed an AI-controlled shift planning agent that automates staff scheduling while demonstrating remarkable scalability.
What are the key ideas shaping the current automation landscape? Read on to learn about three insights that emerged from discussions between participants at Fraunhofer IKS’ Safe Intelligence Day 2025.
As the railway industry advances, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems has become essential to improve efficiency and enhance the attractiveness of rail transport. However, implementing AI in railway operations comes with several challenges. Ensuring safety is the top priority while simultaneously increasing throughput.
Quantum Computing Comes Knocking on the Door of Business
The United Nations has declared 2025 to be the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. This is to recall the fact that 100 years have now elapsed since the beginnings of quantum mechanics. It is an occasion for a critical review and an optimistic preview of quantum computing technology, including from the point of view of business.
DEEP, the machine learning toolchain of Fraunhofer IKS, enables the automation of quality control in production environments, even if the requirements are complex. The technologies FAST and Robuscope, likewise developed by Fraunhofer IKS, are essential components of this solution.
“It makes sense to start by solving a simple problem”
Quality assurance is a crucial competitive factor for industrial companies. But that comes at a cost. Artificial intelligence is now believed to become a game changer in quality assurance. Dr. Niels Syassen, Executive Board member with responsibility for SICK AG’s Technology & Digitalization portfolio, explains how this will work.
On our Safe Intelligence Online Magazine you find articles about the technical topics of Fraunhofer IKS. In addition, you can learn more about our employees and the way we work at the institute. Read on directly.
Would you like to know who your potential colleagues at Fraunhofer IKS are? Read our employee portraits on our Safe Intelligence Blog to find out what motivates our colleagues and what they are working on!
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