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✨ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗞𝗦 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 ✨ It offers access to experimental prototypes and innovative concepts from cutting-edge research. Join us to learn about new approaches, experiment with our prototypes, and test ideas freely. Get started today: playground.iks.fraunhofer.de
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Access experimental prototypes and innovative concepts from cutting-edge research from the Fraunhofer IKS (Institute for Cognitive Systems).
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⚠️ Mind the economic safety gap! The safety gap arises when new technologies – especially AI-based systems – are developed faster than existing safety methods can evaluate, safe, and certify them. Read more in our Safe Intelligence online magazine: safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
Safety Engineering – Generative AI as a gap filler – Magazine of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
Integration of AI raises safety concerns in safety-critical systems. This results in a gap between economic potential and safety, the economic safety gap. Generative AI can help.
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
❓Safetronic preview: What is an acceptable risk?
The answer to this question is as complex as the question itself is simple. Susanne Ebel and Bernd Müller from Bosch offer a proposal in our Safe Intelligence online magazine:
👉 safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
Safetronic 2025: Preview – What is an acceptable risk? A proposal – Magazine of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
Fraunhofer IKS is your partner in the development of innovative software approaches for the areas of Industry 4.0 and autonomous driving.
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
October 20, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Project work in practice: Together with ZIOVISION, Fraunhofer IKS worked on evaluating and optimizing a new solution developed by the South Korean company to 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗧 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 early and accurately. 🩻 Read more: safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
AI in medicine – Using AI for facial fracture detection – Magazine of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
Recently, Fraunhofer IKS cooperated with the South Korean company ZIOVISION on AI-based facial fracture segmentation from medical images.
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
October 16, 2025 at 11:39 AM
⚠️ 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱, says Delphine Kervarec-Vicq, Product Safety Director at automotive supplier Valeo. Find out more in our interview with her – and why she decided to become a 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲: safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
Interview with Delphine Kervarec-Vicq – “Standards are key to understand each other in an extended eco system” – Magazine of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
Delphine Kervarec-Vicq, Group Product Safety Director at Valeo, is a new member of the program committee for Safetronic.
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
October 8, 2025 at 7:24 AM
✨ 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗞𝗦 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 ✨ It offers access to experimental prototypes and innovative concepts from cutting-edge research. Join us to learn about new approaches, experiment with our prototypes, and test ideas freely. Get started today: playground.iks.fraunhofer.de
Fraunhofer IKS Playground
Access experimental prototypes and innovative concepts from cutting-edge research from the Fraunhofer IKS (Institute for Cognitive Systems).
playground.iks.fraunhofer.de
October 2, 2025 at 7:21 AM
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱: 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗼𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗞𝗦 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿!
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September 30, 2025 at 6:56 AM
𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 are a standalone mobility concept says Ole Hans, Vay. He also sees remote driving as a 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀. ⚠️ The prerequisite: 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗱! Read more in our preview of Safetronic 2025: safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
Safetronic 2025: Preview – Without safety, new mobility solutions will fall to the wayside – Magazine of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
Not only management consultancies, but also other strategic players see the increasing importance of Remote Driving Systems (RDS) for the transportation of the future.
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
September 23, 2025 at 8:23 AM
A review of Safetronic 2024 and a sneak preview of what you can expect at Safetronic 2025! 🤩
Two days filled with presentations, networking and a get-together in the evening. We can´t wait for the conference to start in November: safetronic.fraunhofer.de/registration
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OnY...
Safetronic® 2024 | Stuttgart (Conference about holistic safety of road vehicles)
YouTube video by Fraunhofer-Institut für Kognitive Systeme IKS
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September 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
When it comes to autonomous driving, we are faced with a paradox, says Dr. Reinhard Stolle, Deputy Director at Fraunhofer IKS. The AI that makes autonomous driving possible in the first place is seen as an additional factor of uncertainty. Learn more: safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
Interview with Reinhard Stolle – “Bringing the best technology safely into the vehicle” – Magazine of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
Ensuring the safety of AI functions in vehicles remains a challenge that must be mastered step by step. However, visible progress is being made, says Dr. Reinhard Stolle.
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
September 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🩺 Generative AI can automate routine tasks, allowing healthcare providers to focus on critical tasks and patient care. But safety and security remain key challenges. Fraunhofer IKS develops tools for the safe and secure integration of AI in healthcare. safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
Artificial Intelligence – Can Generative AI Revolutionize Modern Healthcare? – Magazine of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
Fraunhofer IKS is your partner in the development of innovative software approaches for the areas of Industry 4.0 and autonomous driving.
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
September 15, 2025 at 7:22 AM
𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀? 🚆
Not yet, but the 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲.𝘁𝗿𝗔𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 can be considered a significant milestone on the road to fully automated trains.
Fraunhofer IKS has taken on the task of methodically validating the AI functions.
👉 Read more: safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
Rail – Safe.trAIn: AI as train conductor on regional railways – Magazine of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
Autonomous driving offers enormous potential for driverless trains in rail transport. In the safe.trAIn project Fraunhofer IKS has methodically assured the AI functions.
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
September 12, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Join us at 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰, the International Conference on Holistic Safety for Road Vehicles, featuring key topics like safety management, automated driving, and more. 🚗

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 in Sylvia Hahn’s article on our Safe Intelligence online magazine: safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
Safetronic 2025 – Focus on holistic safety for road vehicles – Magazine of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
Almost a quarter of a century! To be more precise, Safetronic, the international symposium for integrated safety of road vehicles, has been around for 24 years.
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
September 8, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🚨 Can you really trust your ML metrics? In machine learning, metrics like accuracy or recall can mislead, especially in safety-critical areas like autonomous driving. @fraunhoferiks.bsky.social shows how to better quantify uncertainties. Learn more: safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
Machine Learning – Metrics as an indicator of AI safety: is that enough? – Magazine of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
The performance of machine learning (ML) models is typically assessed using metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, F1 score, etc. But how trustworthy are they?
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
September 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
🚆𝗣𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗜? AI in rail can boost efficiency and tackle staff shortages. But safety must remain a priority. The Operational Design Domain (ODD) ensures AI is built safely. Explore how our ODD Workbench keeps rail systems reliable: safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
Artificial Intelligence – Railway AI Systems: The Importance of Operational Design Domain (ODD) – Magazine of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
As the railway industry advances, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems has become essential to improve efficiency and enhance the attractiveness of rail transport.
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
August 20, 2025 at 7:50 AM
🔧𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? When changes are requested mid-production, quick responses are key to customer satisfaction. Our vision: a toolbox with AI-based add-ons integrating into your MES, allowing tracking, analysis, and modifications.🔗 safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
Industry 4.0 – Toolbox offers more flexibility in production – Magazine of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
The ability of a production system to adapt to new circumstances promises efficiency gains and cost advantages: a tool set from Fraunhofer IKS for flexible and resilient production
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
August 14, 2025 at 2:13 PM
❓Verlässliche Qualitätsprüfung mit KI? Auch mit wenig Daten?
Das Fraunhofer IKS bietet einfache und zuverlässige Lösungen für Qualitätsinspektion mit nur wenigen Ausgangsdaten.
🔗 Erfahren Sie hier mehr: www.iks.fraunhofer.de/de/leistunge...
August 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🚗 Get in, sit back, and drive away—Autonomous driving technology is making strides. In our Safe Intelligence online magazine, Dr. Reinhard Stolle explores where the current obstacles lie—and how these challenges could be overcome.
👉 safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
Autonomous driving – Where driverless cars still have some catching up to do – Magazine of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems IKS
Autonomous driving can workin precisely defined areas of use. Yet if driverless cars are let loose into the free-for-all of everyday traffic unprepared, difficulties can crop up.
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
August 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It’s all about our customers. That's why Fraunhofer IKS has joined the Fraunhofer Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Alliance. 💡
Read our Safe Intelligence online magazine to learn more about the alliance and the role of Fraunhofer IKS within it: safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
July 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
💡She has no blinkers; she prefers to think beyond the boundaries of her specialist field. Lena Heidemann started as a student at Fraunhofer IKS almost five years ago and is now working on her doctorate. Learn more about her: safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/en/articles/...
July 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Das Fraunhofer IKS ist bei den Tech Days 2025 dabei (16.-17.07.2025, München). Dort stellen wir Ihnen den QuaST Decision Tree vor und liefert Unternehmen damit eine konkrete Hilfestellung beim Einsatz von Quantencomputing für Optimierungsprobleme. ⚛️
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July 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Noch keine Pläne für das Wochenende? Dann besucht das Festival der Zukunft auf der Museumsinsel in München (3. – 6. Juli). 🤖
Auch mit dabei ist der Quantum Zoo des Fraunhofer IKS. Mit diesem Spiel erstellt ihr fantastische Tierkreationen und lernt nebenbei, wie Quantencomputing funktioniert. 🐘🦋🦒
July 4, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Reposted by Fraunhofer IKS
Heute kommt der zweite Teil der Quick-Tipps mit Lösungen unserer Experten zur #DigitaleTransformation, die wir auf der #TRANSFORM2025 eingesammelt haben. Wir danken Benjamin (Fraunhofer IAO), René (Fraunhofer IIS) und Karsten (@fraunhoferiks.bsky.social)

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June 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
»Safety ist ein Schlüsselaspekt für die öffentliche Akzeptanz des automatisierten Fahrens«, sagt Edith Holland, Programmbeirätin der Safetronic, im Safe Intelligence Onlinemagazin. Lesen Sie, was ganzheitliche Sicherheit für sie bedeutet: safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/artikel/inte...
Interview mit Edith Holland – »Safety ist ein Schlüsselaspekt für die öffentliche Akzeptanz des automatisierten Fahrens« – Magazin des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Kognitive Systeme IKS
Edith Holland, die neue Programmbeirätin der Safetronic, spricht im Interview über die Bedeutung der Sicherheit für Straßenfahrzeuge heute und in Zukunft.
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
June 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Sehen und gesehen werden – das gilt bei der effizienten und verlässlichen Zusammenarbeit von Mensch und Roboter in der industriellen Produktion. Wie verlässliche Personenerkennung und flexible Qualitätsprüfung dabei helfen, lesen Sie hier: safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/artikel/auto...
June 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Schaffen es Large-Language-Models (#LLM), sichere und zuverlässige Steuerungsanwendungen für die #Industrie zu programmieren? 🤔

Diese Frage adressiert das Forschungsprojekt MBO-KISS. Mehr dazu in unserem #SafeIntelligence Online Magazin: safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de/artikel/indu...
Industrieautomatisierung – MBO-KISS: Die Zukunft der Steuerungsanwendungen in der Industrie – Magazin des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Kognitive Systeme IKS
Ziel von MBO-Kiss ist, die Möglichkeiten von Large Language Modellen (LLMs) zur Generierung und sicheren Nutzung von Steuerungsanwendungen in der Industrieproduktion zu untersuchen
safe-intelligence.fraunhofer.de
May 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM