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

New department "Quantum-enhanced AI"

Fraunhofer IKS has had a new department since the beginning of 2023: "Quantum-enhanced AI". It researches how quantum computing can support AI-based systems. The new department is headed by PD Dr. habil. Jeanette Miriam Lorenz.

To enable companies to quickly benefit from quantum computing, the department offers a workshop that can be customized to the company in question. More information can be found in our workshop flyer.

White paper

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.

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White paper

Safe AI. How is this possible?

How is it possible to develop safe software systems based on artificial intelligence? As simple as the question sounds, a comprehensive answer would be complex. Therefore, the white paper "Safe AI - How is it possible?" focuses on the technical design and the engineering principles of safe AI-based systems.

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Information on the new building in Garching

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.

Construction page (German)

19.10.2022

Delegation visit from Africa

Fraunhofer IKS hosted a delegation from Africa. The visit was in connection with the Bavarian Africa Forum 2022, which was organized by the Bavarian Chambers of Industry and Commerce, the German Chamber of Commerce Abroad in Africa and the Bavarian State Chancellery. At Fraunhofer IKS, the participants received an introduction from institute director Mario Trapp as well as three project presentations focusing on industry and automotive.

Testing AI models for robustness online

Fraunhofer IKS brings together safety and artificial intelligence (AI): A new application assesses the reliability of artificial intelligence at the push of a button. The application tests the robustness of the results of their AI model. The new platform uses metrics for uncertainty and robustness quantification to assess the reliability of the analyses of the tested AI models.

Testing AI models online

Events

We are looking forward to welcoming you at our events:

Workshop / 7.6.2024

Quantum computing - applications & potential

In June, Fraunhofer IKS is organizing a workshop focusing on quantum computing. Find out what potential quantum computing offers for your company as well and which applications are possible with quantum computing.

Workshop

Training / 3.7.2024

AI in healthcare

In July, Fraunhofer IKS is organizing a one-day intensive training course with scientific input, in-depth, interactive practical examples and best practices from applied research.

Training

All events

You can find all upcoming Fraunhofer IKS envents on our event overview.

Events

Safe Intelligence Blog

These are our latest blog posts:

Verification of medical AI systems / 2.4.2024

What do regulations say about your medical diagnostics algorithm?

Regulations and standards for trustworthy AI are in place, and high-risk medical AI systems will be up for audits soon. But how exactly can we translate those high-level rules into technical measures for validating actual code and algorithms? Fraunhofer IKS’s AI verification framework provides a solution.

medical diagnostics algorithm

Interview with Mario Trapp and Florian Geissler / 6.3.2024

»We combine the strengths of GPT with those of established safety tools«

The new Fraunhofer IKS Safety Companion is an AI agent designed to support human developers with safety-critical tasks. It uses large language models (LLMs) to understand tasks and to identify and implement the appropriate safety concepts. Executive Director Mario Trapp and Florian Geissler, Senior Scientist at Fraunhofer IKS, introduce the Safety Companion in an interview.

Interview

Industrial Automation / 15.2.2024

Laying the Foundation for a New Manufacturing Paradigm

As production technologies continue to evolve, it can feel like companies are permanently playing catch-up. Read on to understand the current key changes in industrial automation and why it is worthwhile to embrace them.

Industrial Automation

The Future of Problem-Solving / 22.1.2024

Quantum Optimization's Promise, Pitfalls, and Progress

Quantum computing represents a frontier in computational technology, offering unparalleled potential for solving complex problems. However, this revolutionary field is not without its challenges.

Quantum Optimization

Industry 4.0 / 4.12.2023

Turbocharging artificial intelligence in production

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Industry 4.0 still faces technological obstacles that make the use of AI difficult. Fraunhofer IKS is therefore developing a framework that supports and optimizes the data and AI lifecycle - and thus significantly increases the added value of AI in production.

AI in production

Machine Learning / 3.11.2023

Quantum computing helps reinforcement learning to take off

It has been empirically shown that hybrid quantum-classical reinforcement learning requires fewer training steps to achieve a stable learning process. Fraunhofer IKS is researching solutions that are also suitable for industrial applications.

Quantum computing and reinforcement learning

20.10.2023

New approach for environment perception

In autonomous driving expecially, the environment and operating conditions are of crucial importance. Machine Learning components (e.g., Deep Neural Network (DNN) serve as enablers and therefore themselves must continue to operate reliably despite changing environmental conditions. Fraunhofer IKS provides a solution.

environment perception

Safe Intelligence Blog

On our Safe Intelligence Blog you find blog 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.

Please note: Most blog articles are in German.

Blog

Vacancies

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

Current vacancies

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Jobs & Career

Join our team! Here you can find our job offers and information about working at the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS.

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