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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 [...] 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 [...] applications demand reliable wireless communication systems with low latency (maximum 100 microseconds delay) and high reliability (over 99.999%). 6G systems also reduce energy consumption and increase com
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Shuttles across the Blood-Brain Barrier
blood-brain barrier, the mechanisms are unclear. The blood-brain barrier protects the central nervous system from toxic substances, pathogens and harmful blood plasma components. It also restricts and regulates [...] proteins between the brain and the bloodstream, thus ensuring homeostasis in the central nervous system. However, the blood-brain barrier is difficult to overcome even for drug compounds. One major aim
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Autonomous trucks find their path – even in poor visibility
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 [...] developed intelligent driver assistance systems for rail vehicles which are now installed in the trams made by Bombardier. The systems continuously scan the environment and compare the data with the tram's
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100 Future Topics for the Austrian Parliament
about socially relevant future topics," says Dana Wasserbacher from the AIT Center for Innovation Systems & Policy. The individual topics were scientifically developed and prepared by the AIT in cooperation
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EU project ChipScope has developed new form of optical microscopy
experts contributed their expertise and developed 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 [...] Unit 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
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How do you avoid accidents between automated cars and cyclists?
increase the road safety of cyclists. The focus of the AIT research group Assistive & Autonomous Systems is on methods to reliably perceive cyclists in different traffic situations. The particular challenges [...] their research in the field of autonomous vehicles and cooperative robots. Here, too, integrated systems should recognise and understand the cyclist's intention as early as possible. Hand signals play a
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Final phase for EU project vCare with virtual coaching from AIT
technology. Since 2017, vCare has been developing an advanced, avatar-based, virtual coaching system that works with patients to help them adhere to their individual rehabilitation programmes. For this
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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
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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 Workshop at CHI 2021 – Call for Papers
Automation is transforming traditional workplaces and work processes tremendously. While automated systems are no longer restricted to manufacturing environments but pervade various work domains in manifold [...] Experience, provides a multi-disciplinary forum for researchers and practitioners working on automated systems at the workplace and their user experience. We focus on design challenges of automation experiences
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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' [...] field,” the expert said. Rafal Jaczynski, CSO at Huawei CEE & Nordics, confirmed that many IT systems are not well protected from cyber-attacks in practice. “Many companies are navigating the digitalisation
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Norbert Brändle represented the AIT in the OECD roundtable on Big Data in transport
determined the most relevant use cases for Big Data in the modelling of transport demand and transport systems. It was hosted by Patricia Hu (US Department of Transport, Bureau of Transportation Statistics) and
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AIT at the Global Bioeconomy Summit 2020
Kostic, Center of Health & Bioresources, together with Beatrix Wepner, Center for Innovation Systems and Policy, organized the breakout session "Microbiomes for the Bioeconomy - Hype or hope" as part [...] agriculture". The Breakout Session focused on the potential of microbiome applications in food systems. Expectations, needs for future strategic research & innovation agendas and regulatory issues
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Industry 4.0: National flagship project IoT4CPS strengthens the business location
Since December 2017, 16 high-ranking partners from domestic industry and science have developed guidelines, methods, tools and components for secure IoT-based applications in the innovation areas of
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CONFERENCE: DIGITAL SECURITY IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC
and economic systems. This also includes problems emerging as the result of sweeping digitalisation in all areas of life. One area particularly impacted is the security of our digital systems: digital c [...] Huemer-IT, Ikarus, Kuratorium Sicheres Österreich (KSÖ), SBA Research, Softprom Distribution, Sparx Systems Central Europe, T3K-Forensics, World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) and X-Net Services. The
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How transformation towards a more sustainable city can succeed
plan for the monitoring system was created and a first pilot round was conducted. The results were presented by Susanne Meyer and Robert Hawlik (both Center for Innovation Systems & Policy) to the 20 [...] this end, there are ongoing transnational R&D calls and projects. The AIT Center for Innovation Systems & Policy has now developed a concept for monitoring the various JPI Urban Europe projects and
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INDUSTRIAL DIGITALISATION AND AUTOMATION
Since September 1, 2020 Tobias Glück has been head of the Competence Unit Complex Dynamical Systems (CDS) at the Center for Vision, Automation & Control. With his appointment, the AIT Austrian Institute [...] very complex issues. Four years ago - after the founding of the Competence Unit Complex Dynamical Systems - I played a major role in shaping it. I am pleased that my work to this day has been appreciated [...] taken together with my team. Can you please explain in more detail what is meant by Complex Dynamic Systems? Our research focuses on the automation and digitalisation of mechatronic components, industrial
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„Without Experience, no Business“
and working lives together. And by technology, we no longer mean just the intelligence in today's systems, but above all the interface with people. In times of social distancing, anyone who wants to be social
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SHEtech - Women in future jobs
Astrid Wieland (ThenewITGirls), Irmgard Gmachl (Abteilungsleiterin New Vehicle Stock & Order Systems, Porsche Informatik GmbH) 19:00 Interaktive Break-Out Sessions Break Out 1: How women innovate …
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NEFI: Innovation network for emission-free industry grows by four additional projects
and potential applications for industrial heat pumps and flexibilities in the industrial energy system.The projects have been developed in NEFI_lab, co-financed by the provinces of Upper Austria and Styria [...] partners from companies, research institutes and public institutions, is developing technological and systemic solutions that will enable the energy transition in industry. The Climate and Energy Fund already