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So that the computer doesn't mistake a Chihuahua for a muffin
Lukas Bednar, scientist in the research group High-Performance Vision Systems/ Center for Vision, Automation & Control, represented the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology at the Pint of Science
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The smallest details displayed in a big way
Inline inspection is becoming an essential tool for industrial high-quality production. Unfortunately, the desired acquisition speeds and needs for high-precision imaging are often at the limit of wh
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A new class of control units and robust environment perception for motor vehicles
As part of the recently launched "zoneZ" research project, ZKW is working alongside the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and the Mechatronics department of the Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt (FHW
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Modeling and control of a new pneumatic valve for production automation
The manufacturing industry is increasingly confronted with a diversification of products and, at the same time, strongly fluctuating batch sizes. This development requires a high degree of flexibilit
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Nicole Brosch represents AIT at the International Summer Academy in Engineering for Women
The "International Summer Academy in Engineering for Women" combines theory with practical experience in engineering and natural sciences. An interdisciplinary team from the Upper Austria University
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How do you avoid accidents between automated cars and cyclists?
The accident statistics of the European Road Safety Council (ETSC) shows that 47% of people killed in road traffic accidents in 2018 were pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists. 83% of cyclist fatali
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HIGHLY ACCURATE MOBILE MAPPING DATA BY EMPLOYING INNOVATIVE IMAGE REGISTRATION ALGORITHM
In recent years, mobile mapping has gained significant importance in the area of high-resolution data acquisition techniques. Resulting geo-data is primarily useful for planning, maintenance and mana
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Adaptive current control method for solenoid valves
In hydraulic drive systems for commercial vehicles, such as excavators and cranes, solenoid valves are used for power distribution. These are usually subject to manufacturing tolerances and thus to l
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Unmanned aerial vehicles to support first responders and emergency services
In disasters and emergencies, every second counts when it comes to saving lives, treating the injured and minimising damage. First responders on the ground need accurate information about the current
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Automated aerial vehicles support emergency forces
Crisis and disaster situations, major emergencies, safety-critical events and dynamically changing security situations pose enormous challenges for emergency forces. Innovative technical solutions ar
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AI Boosts Sugar Beet Quality Control: AIT Launches SemanticSugarBeets
Whether in ice cream, chilled fruit juice, or a refreshing soft drink – especially in summer, sugar is an indispensable part of everyday life for many people. In Austria, sugar is predominantly produ
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AI and Robotics for the Reuse of Used PV Modules
Research Project “WattsOK?” The rapid expansion of photovoltaic systems is a key driver of the energy transition, but it also presents new challenges. One of them is determining how to handle the mi
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Digitalization and AI as game changers in the plastics industry
On October 18th, 2023, the Plastics-Cluster hosted a panel discussion at the FAKUMA 2023 fair. Key players from the plastics industry took part, including Werner Faulhaber/ Head of Development a
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AI in machine vision
Petra Thanner (High-Performance Vision Systems @ Center for Vision, Automation & Control) was invited to a be part of an international panel discussion on AI in industrial imaging, pub
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AI in machine vision
Neural networks hold the potential to revolutionise factory automation. But when should you use them, and how do you get the best out of them for building machine vision systems? Petra Thanner (High
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Project mAIntenance
Project manager Michael Schöny and his colleagues from the Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems Competence Unit at the AIT Centre for Energy asked themselves this question two years ago and launched th
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Automation of air freight transport
In the research project "AUTILITY", experts from science and industry under the leadership of the AIT Center for Vision, Automation & Control have developed a carrier vehicle that independently p
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Airborne support for first responders
Following the invitation of the Austrian Armed Forces, the research group Assistive & Autonomous Systems/ AIT Center for Vision, Automation & Control presented its research cooperation in the
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Autonomous wheelchair for airports
AIT has developed an innovative solution for passengers with reduced mobility. An increasing number of people are travelling by plane, whether for private holidays or business trips. Passenger numbe
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Towards Scene Understanding for Autonomous Operations on Airport Aprons
Enhancing logistics vehicles on airport aprons with assistant and autonomous capabilities offers the potential to significantly increase safety and efficiency of operations. However, this research ar