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

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.

More info

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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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.

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.

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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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:

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.

TRANSFORM 2025 (in German)

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!

DMEA 2025

All events

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

Events

Safe Intelligence Online Magazine

These are our latest articles:

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.

Interview Niels Syassen

Autonomous Driving / 16.1.2025

Myths and reality

There are so many myths about autonomous driving and safety in the public debate. Philip Koopman is going to look at four of them here from a US perspective.

Myths and reality

Autonomous Driving / 4.12.2024

Where driverless cars still have some catching up to do

Autonomous driving can work well in precisely defined areas of use. Yet if driverless cars are let loose into the free-for-all of everyday road traffic unprepared, difficulties can crop up that these vehicles are not prepared to cope with. Three examples.

Where driverless cars still have some catching up to do

Interview / 29.8.2024

»An international team can strengthen the quality of the work we deliver«

Research teams at the Fraunhofer IKS live and breathe diversity. The researchers come from a total of 25 countries. Dr. Alexandre Sawczuk da Silva from Brazil is one of them. In this interview, he describes his path to Fraunhofer research.

Interview

Artificial Intelligence / 21.8.2024

Can Generative AI Revolutionize Modern Healthcare?

Artificial intelligence and LLMs in particular are seen as a beacon of hope for the overburdened healthcare system. AI-based automation could quickly provide relief for knowledge management routine tasks. Until that happens, problems with security and safety must be solved and legal requirements fulfilled.

Generative AI

Industry 5.0 / 12.8.2024

On the way to Industry 5.0?

Industrial production is undergoing radical change. With constant technological advancement and societal change, industrial automation must also reinvent itself to meet changing requirements and challenges – with the keyword here being adaptive production.

Industry 5.0

Machine Learning / 1.8.2024

Metrics as an indicator of AI safety: is that enough?

The performance of machine learning (ML) models is typically assessed using metrics. But how trustworthy are these single point estimates? Such metrics reflect reality only partially and can provide us with a false sense of safety. Fraunhofer IKS develops a formal framework for the quantification of uncertainty.

Metrics for AI safety

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.

Online Magazine

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!

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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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