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

 

Submit your abstract by May 9!

Safetronic 2025: Call for Papers

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.

 

1.6.2024

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.

 

 

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.

 

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.

Events

We are looking forward to welcoming you at our events:

 

Event / 18.-19.3.2025

TRANSFORM 2025

From March 19-20, everything at this year's TRANSFORM will once again revolve around IT security, artificial intelligence and big data! The B2B lead event of the digital association Bitkom offers a platform for C-level decision-makers to discuss the latest trends and technologies in the field of digital transformation. Fraunhofer IKS will be presenting two technical talks.

 

Event / 8.-10.4.2025

DMEA 2025

The DMEA is one of Europe's most important events for digital health. Once a year, experts from the digital health industry meet in Berlin for three days. In addition to a comprehensive market overview, the DMEA offers all players a wide range of opportunities for intensive exchange, targeted networking and effective customer acquisition. The Fraunhofer IKS will be there!

 

Training / 25.-26.6.2025

EU AI Act and High-Risk AI Systems

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.

 

All events

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

Safe Intelligence Online Magazine

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DEEP Series, Part 3 / 11.3.2025

Subtasks enable solving complex inspection problems

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.

 

AI in Workforce Management / 6.3.2025

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.

 

Automation / 25.2.2025

Safe Intelligence Day 2025

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.

 

Railway AI Systems / 18.2.2025

The Importance of Operational Design Domain (ODD)

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.

 

Year of Quantum Science / 11.2.2025

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 Series, Part 2 / 5.2.2025

Insufficient Data? No Problem!

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.

 

Interview with Dr. Niels Syassen / 29.1.2025

“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.

Safe Intelligence Online Magazine

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.

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

Want to be part of the team? Then take a look at our jobs portal. There may be just the right role for you. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Jobs & Career

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

 

Your colleagues

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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