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Here you can find all the news about the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS.

White paper

Dependable Person Detection using AI in Industrial Environments

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.

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Fraunhofer IKS Playground

With the Fraunhofer IKS Playground, the institute offers access to experimental prototypes and innovative concepts from cutting-edge research.

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New white paper with Infineon

Ensuring Trustworthiness of AI-Enhanced Embedded Systems

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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Information on the new building in Garching

The new Fraunhofer IKS building is currently under construction on the Fraunhofer campus in Garching near Munich. The move is planned for May 2026. You can find more information here.

Construction page (German)

Events

We are looking forward to welcoming you at our events:

Online / 28.9.2026

Online Pre-Event | Safetronic 2026

Safetronic will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026. To mark the occasion, we’re offering a sneak peek at the program as early as September. At the free online pre-event on September 28, you can look forward to three selected presentations on holistic safety for road vehicles. Register now and get ready for Safetronic in November.

Pre-Event

Event / 3.10.2026

Open House

To all researchers, curious minds, and interested visitors: come join us for this year’s Open House at the Garching Research Campus on October 3!

We—Fraunhofer IKS—moved into our new institute building in Garching in May 2026. We are excited to be participating in the Garching Research Campus Open House for the first time this year!

Open House

Conference / 18.-19.11.2026

Safetronic 2026

For the sixth time, the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS will host the international conference “Safetronic” in 2026, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. The event will take place on November 18 and 19, 2026.

Safetronic

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Safe Intelligence Online Magazine

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Interview with Dr. Thomas Wiltschko / 9.7.2026

»Safety Is Essential for the Acceptance of These Systems«

Dr. Thomas Wiltschko, Manager for Safety of ADAS & AD at Mercedes-Benz AG, is a member of the Safetronic Program Committee, the international conference for the holistic safety of road vehicles.

Interview with Dr. Thomas Wiltschko

Artificial Intelligence / 8.6.2026

Do you trust your AI agent?

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), so-called AI agents are increasingly finding their way into industrial applications. They independently perform tasks or sub-tasks, such as analysis, planning, or support for development processes.

AI agent

Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning / 22.5.2026

When Intelligent Systems Must Cooperate Autonomously

In disaster zones and contested territories, the future of mission-critical operations relies on autonomous systems that don't just act, but cooperate. Through Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning (MARL), researchers at Fraunhofer IKS are empowering autonomous systems to master complex coordination without direct human instruction.

Multi-Agent Reinforcement

AI in Cardiology / 20.4.2026

Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Through Intelligent ECG Analysis

Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide. Early diagnosis is crucial for taking preventive action. However, risk factors often remain hidden until the first symptoms appear. Together with the University Heart Center Freiburg-Bad Krozingen, Fraunhofer IKS is working on the »AI Cardiology« project to develop a solution that closes the gap between patients´ daily lives and clinical care to strengthen cardiovascular prevention.

AI in Cardiology

Interview with Moritz Schneider / 15.4.2026

"Safety as a commitment to people”

nce this year, Moritz Schneider has been a member of the program committee for Safetronic, the international conference on the holistic safety of road vehicles. In this interview, the functional safety expert at the BMW Group discusses his motivation and explains why safety is more than just a technical objective.

Interview with Moritz Schneider

Quantum Computers / 13.4.2026

The Quantum Zoo: Playing Your Way Into Quantum Computing

Quantum computing often sounds like science fiction: particles in two places at once, strange correlations across space, and computers that could one day crack problems beyond any classical supercomputer. The Quantum Zoo project at Fraunhofer IKS provides insight: hands-on quantum computing

The Quantum Zoo

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Would you like to know more about the research of Fraunhofer IKS? Then take a look at our Safe Intelligence online magazine. Here you can find out more about our research projects and our employees.

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Vacancies

You want to accompany the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS on its way? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

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