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International conference: digital security calls for greater global cooperation
December – in digital format due to the coronavirus. Ensuring the security of our data and digital systems is a key prerequisite for realising the potential offered by digitalisation. All our digital inf [...] within a global context, including the omnipresent social media platforms, the video communications systems we currently use while working from home, the widely-used government agency networks and citizens' [...] In his keynote, he presented Austria’s security research programme and noted the high quality and dynamism of the Austrian R&D landscape. Karl Nehammer, Federal Minister of the Interior, opened the second
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Optimally Exploiting the Life Cycle of Railroad Bridges
Deutsche Bahn AG. DEEB-INFRA is funded with a total of 980,000 euros by the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) as part of the Modernity Fund (mFUND) funding initiative. Structural [...] load measurement data from several European countries allows the calibration of the measurement systems to each other and the harmonization of the data quality in the European context. In addition, a [...] resilient railroad infrastructure, explains Alois Vorwagner, Thematic Coordinator for Structural Dynamics & Life Cycle Engineering at the AIT Austrian Insitute of Technology: "The extrapolation model
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Autonomous trucks find their path – even in poor visibility
the Assistive & Autonomous Systems research group at the AIT center. For the vehicle to find its path through the construction site and for it to react dynamically to the given situation, it needs [...] environment with sensor data from imaging radar systems is the basis for the autonomous path planning. We have fused the data from different sensor systems to precisely determine the vehicle's position in [...] the Assistive & Autonomous Systems group at the AIT Center for Vision, Automation & Control. Led by Manfred Gruber, the Assistive & Autonomous Systems research group has already developed
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Shuttles across the Blood-Brain Barrier
surfaces for the EVs, which could be exploited for drug transport. Furthermore, EVs themselves can be loaded with drugs and used as vehicles for drug transport. EVs are also sent out by tumor cells to possibly [...] The FWF-funded project "Transport of Extracellular Vesicles across the Blood-Brain Barrier" granted to Winfried Neuhaus and Andreas Brachner started on 01.02.2020. Within the project at the Competence [...] Competence Unit Molecular Diagnostics (HMD) - Center Health and Bioresources they will investigate the transport of extracellular vesicles across the blood-brain barrier and their use as biomarkers. Little is
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Batterieforschung: Erfolgreiche PhD-Abschlüsse von Martina Romio und Hartmut Popp
of battery systems. Some methods, such as pressure/force and ultrasound, also have high potential for integration into battery systems to provide additional data for battery management systems in order to [...] Martina Romio und Hartmut Popp, beide in der Batterieforschung am Center for Low-Emission Transport tätig, haben vor kurzem erfolgreich Ihre Doktorratsstudien abgeschlossen. Wir gratulieren dazu sehr [...] Martina Romio and Hartmut Popp, both working in battery research at the Center for Low-Emission Transport, have recently successfully completed their PhD studies. We congratulate them very much! Romio had
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Security by Design: New "THREATGET" tool tests cyber security in vehicles and systems
certified Cybersecurity Management System and Software Update Management System. The management systems used by OEMs must meet this regulation, and test vehicles and their systems/components for their ability [...] n technologies to ensure that our systems are highly secure and reliable in the context of comprehensive digitalisation and global networking. The Dependable Systems Engineering (DSE) group focuses on [...] Software, enables UNECE and ISO/SAE-21434-compliant verification of the cybersecurity of vehicle systems. Teamwork enhances cybersecurity in the automotive sector msg Plaut, a company with extensive expertise
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AIT appoints new Principal Scientist for its 6G research focus
department. New applications enabled by 6G wireless communication systems Modern 6G communication systems enable many technical systems to operate more safely, cost-effectively, reliably, and in a more [...] supporting public transportation systems which in turn help reduce CO2 emissions. These cost-effective wireless communication links can be used to replace the expensive wired security systems used in today's [...] globally. In order to ensure highly reliable communication for industrial control systems, robots, autonomous systems, etc. in the course of the digitisation of our society in the long term, further t
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Trusting artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword
in their own systems and in systems they are competing, and to develop attack strategies to take down opponents. Finally we see a lot of products on the market that are using AI for system resilience. [...] the need for parallel and dynamic monitoring, which means twin systems for constant benchmarking and controlling. If there is a divergence in the behavior of the two systems – the one outdoor in the wild [...] ways. I am focusing on three aspects: systems robustness, response and resilience. In terms of robustness AI can be used to identify bugs and open doors in systems. It can get certain jobs like verification
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EU project ChipScope has developed new form of optical microscopy
a microfluidic sample handling system for this purpose, in which a fine system of channels was integrated into a polymer matrix. This enables the sample to be transported through a fluid to the target position [...] Molecular Diagnostics, Center for Health & Bioresources, have developed a sample handling system that transports the samples to the desired target position and supplies the cells seeded in the microfluidic
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Research für Climate-Friendly Aviation
these components, an increase in overall system efficiency is to be achieved, for example weight reduction through integration of decentralized energy storage systems On the way to zero-emission aviation Against [...] enshrined in the European Green Deal. As in road transport, a shift is also taking place in aviation from traditional fossil fuel-powered propulsion systems to increasingly electric propulsion solutions. [...] percent of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Assuming that aviation remains the fastest-growing transport sector despite the decline caused by the Corona crisis, there is therefore an urgent need for action
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European Project “AWARD” to Autonomize Heavy-Duty Vehicles
vehicles. Connected and automated driving systems for commercial vehicles have a great potential. They can improve safety and efficiency of freight transport and make logistics operations more competitive [...] In the large-scale European research project "AWARD", automated transport vehicles for logistics applications are to be made all-weather capable and thus more widely usable. The AIT Austrian Institute [...] Energy and Center for Technology Experience) will develop a comprehensive technical fleet management system with optimisation models and a configurable user interface for the efficient use of automated vehicles
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Mobile assistant for individual and cross-transport mobility
for mobility across transport systems in the near future. The app includes navigation systems for train, bus, underground, plane, shared ride etc., ticket purchases for public transport or rental modules [...] contributes to consistent mobility services across transport systems ("Mobility as a Service") and thus supports the reduction of motorised individual transport. In order to create a realistic, immersive experience
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The complex nature of regional knowledge production
done by, first, characterising the spatial distribution of complex knowledge in Europe and its dynamics in recent years, second, establishing that knowledge complexity is associated with future regional
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Suez Canal Blockage: AIT expert Anita Graser analyses disruptions in mobility patterns
growing data load which current systems cannot handle efficiently. These new AI-based control centre solutions help improve safety and efficiency in maritime transport. More about the MARNG project: [...] important waterways. The container ship ran aground, showing once again how important safe sea transport is for global logistics chains. The blockade of the Suez Canal caused major disruptions in mobility [...] 5-stop-detection-analysis-with-movingpandas/ Current maritime control centres are heterogeneous systems with numerous legacy components. Together with Frequentis AG, market leader for control centre solutions
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Ein Green Deal für die Luftfahrt
wird das Projekt vom LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen, das zum Center for Low-Emission Transport des AIT Austrian Institute of Technology gehört. Jürgen Roither, Research Engineer am LKR und S [...] ORCHESTRA wird mit AIT-Beteiligung die Entwicklung luftfahrttauglicher Batterietechnologien und -systeme für Großraumflugzeuge vorangetrieben – ein ganz entscheidender Schritt auf dem Weg zur emissionsfreien
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AIT prominently represented in the publication & citation ranking of German-language economic geography
Center for Innovation Systems & Policy are prominently represented in various positions. Thomas Scherngell, Senior Scientist and Thematic Coordinator of the Innovation Dynamics & Modelling research
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IT-Kolloquium 2021: Digitalisierung für das Erreichen der Klimaziele
Low-Emission Transport spricht über die „Datengesteuerte Produktion von Energiespeichersystemen für die Mobilität der Zukunft“. Friederich Kupzog, Head of Competence Unit Electric Energy Systems am Center
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New Energy for Industry 2021:
Experts discuss technological and systemic solutions for the transformation of the industrial energy system Around 50 speakers from research, business and politics Decarbonisation and transformation of [...] technological challenges. In addition to the presentation of current systemic solutions for decarbonising the industrial energy system, the Policy Talks take place on the second day, with a high-level discussion [...] complexity of the industrial energy system – a transition to a climate-neutral industry requires not only the development of individual technologies, but also systemic and economic solutions. In addition
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Rail4Future: Start of the COMET project
Here, rail transport, as one of the most environmentally friendly and energy-efficient means of transport, has a decisive role to play in accelerating the reduction of emissions in the transport sector. However [...] life cycles of structures and thus contributing significantly to a resilient, resource-saving transport system of the future. Within the framework of Rail4Future, AIT is therefore particularly active in [...] reliable and cost-efficient assessment of rail infrastructure and thus to shape the digital rail system of the future. A novel, high-performance and fully virtual validation platform for large-scale s
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Innovative und klimagerechte Mobilität auf zwei Rädern
Entwicklungsarbeit voranzutreiben. Projektkoordinator Thomas Bäuml vom AIT Center for Low-Emission Transport berichtet: „Natürlich ist der persönliche Austausch schwer zu ersetzen. Der Einsatz modernster [...] den gesamten Lebenszyklus des Fahrzeugs betrachtet – von der Gewinnung der Materialien über deren Transport, der Verarbeitung und der eigentlichen Nutzung bis hin zum Recycling. Die so gewonnenen Erkenntnisse [...] Mensch-Maschinen-Schnittstelle und einem Eco-Coaching Algorithmus stehen momentan im Fokus. Das System soll intuitiv zu bedienen sein und zum energieeffizienten Fahren anregen. „Bis zum Aufbau des Prototyps