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The autonomous forklift truck
The timely and efficient execution of transport and logistics tasks is the backbone of the flow of goods within a company. The loading of goods often takes place outdoors and is done manually using forklifts [...] It recognises, positions and moves loads safely without relying on marked areas. Various sensor systems capture the environment, allowing the truck to create a virtual map and locate its position, while [...] algorithms plan tasks and correct deviations in real time. AI is used to identify the goods being transported - in this case, pallets. Since pallets vary greatly in appearance, type and condition, the experts
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AIT Mobility Observation Box wins most important European prize for road safety
different applications Anna Huditz, Head of Competence Unit Transportation Infrastructure Technologies at the AIT Center for Low-Emission Transport: "Safety in traffic depends to a large extent on the condition [...] including Anna Huditz, Peter Saleh and Paul Rosenkranz: The Mobility Observation Box, an AI-based system for recording and objectively assessing traffic infrastructure and conflict situations, has won the [...] was awarded during the event via a public vote and is dedicated to the former EU Commissioner for Transport of the same name. After the Mobility Observation Box received the prestigious German DEKRA Award
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AIT technology now deployed in ISS space research on vascular aging
this system is disturbed, since in weightlessness a redistribution of blood and tissue fluids occurs. In addition to immediate effects, there are also long-term changes in the cardiovascular system, which [...] M. with the AIT ARCSolver® algorithm for determining arterial stiffness started to the ISS. The transport was commissioned by the Canadian Space Agency and carried out by the 14th commercial resupply mission [...] the ISS expeditions 54 and 55. The measurements are planned to start 17th May.Our cardiovascular system has adapted in the course of evolution to the conditions on Earth. The heart pumps blood through
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Electronic sharing of information enables comprehensive collaboration in disaster response
rely on electronic systems to process the mountains of data involved in a crisis. INTERPRETER forges an opportunity to electronically compare data between these highly secure systems.Currently, researchers [...] electronically sharing information between civil and military control centres and management information systems in disaster response scenarios. The aim is to boost the efficiency and effectiveness of relief efforts [...] demands can be found at Frequentis, an Austrian company that provides communication and information systems to control centres across the world tasked with security. For years, Frequentis has been recognised
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Leading research institutes in Europe and the US are teaming up to enable reliable 5G mmWave vehicular communications
and head of the Wireless Devices and Systems group. Research topics of his team include wireless propagation channels, multiple-antenna systems, localization systems, wireless video distribution, and novel [...] for the communication system design in the mmWave domain.” Christoph Mecklenbräuker, professor at TU Wien, emphasizes the need for dependable vehicular connectivity to make transport safer, cleaner, and [...] (ICT) and systems designed to establish secure and reliable critical infrastructure. AIT experts in the field of Physical Layer Security develop novel communication methods for 5G systems, which enable
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Fighting the effects of climate change - two AIT experts in ORF documentary
Health and Bioresources, and Philip Leopold, Competence Unit Transportation Infrastructure Technologies at the AIT Center for Low-Emission Transport, answer questions from weather expert Andreas Jäger about [...] varieties under simulated stress are yielding important insights for climate-resistant cropping systems. Jonak and her team are developing coping strategies and crop prediction models. These include genetic
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SESWA - Smart Energy Systems Week Austria 2018
in Vienna. The Smart Energy Systems Week Austria is one of the most renowned forums in the energy and technology community. It has been run by BMVIT (Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology) [...] Energy Fund and Wiener Netze GmbH. Wolfgang Hribernik, AIT's Head of Competence Unit Electric Energy Systems is a member of the SESWA scientific advisory board.The SESWA will start on 14th of May with top-class [...] startups. The key topics include how digital technologies enable local and regional, integrated energy systems, possible developments of local energy communities their technology and energy partners.At the symposium
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Der RoadSTAR auf Messfahrt in Kärnten – ORF berichtet
bei einer Messfahrt. Anna Huditz, Leiterin der Competence Unit Transportation Infrastructure Technologies am AIT Center for Mobility Systems, ging auf die Vorteile der digitalen Vermessung im Rahmen des
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AIT-Experte übernimmt Vize-Vorsitz der A3PS
Head of Center for Low-Emission Transport des AIT, übernimmt die Funktion des Vize-Vorsitzenden im A3PS-Vorstand. Die Austrian Association for Advanced Propulsion Systems (A3PS) ist eine strategische Plattform
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FSV-Verkehrstag 2017 in Wien
Ingenieurtiefbau und Verkehrsplanung präsentiert. Das Geschäftsfeld Transportation Infrastructure Technologies vom AIT Center for Mobility Systems wird als Aussteller vertreten sein und die neuesten Produkte
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A new start-up in Austria almost every day
Austrian Startups and the WU Gründungszentrum, the fifth edition of the report on the development, dynamics and challenges of the Austrian startup scene is published this year. This year's monitor also focused [...] changed since 2018. Startups are still demanding a reduction in non-wage labour costs, incentive systems for private venture capital financing and better opportunities for employee participation in the
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Project Ruggedised – Umeå Delegation Visits Vienna
smart city business models and user-centric innovation in order to contribute to positive societal dynamics. [Translate to English:] The second day of the visit had its focus on the Seestadt Aspern (240-hectare [...] terms of administration and citizens’ involvement. Gudrun Haindlmaier (AIT Center for Innovation Systems & Policy): “It was inspiring to discuss ways of sustainable urban growth for two cities different
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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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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 [...] developed at AIT, which is used for quality inspection in manufacturing processes. It uses the natural transport motion of the object for simultaneous 2D and 3D surface detection under different viewing and i [...] please check: https://pintofscience.at/ Contact Dr. Lukas Bednar High-Performance Vision Systems AIT Center for Vision, Automation & Control lukas.bednar@ait.ac.at +43 664 8251399
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EUFAL: Encouraging the Electrification of Commercial Fleets
Freight and Logistics. The project aims at providing a platform of exchange as a decision support system for those operators. The platform includes tools and advice for companies at different stages of [...] distribution could be imagined. Jürgen Zajicek, Research Engineer at the AIT Center for Mobility Systems: “EUFAL will support companies with information for their EV implementations at the best level possible [...] improve the platform and provide the needed knowledge to future users to promote electric commercial transport.” Read an article about EUFAL at derstandard.at (in German): Auf dem Weg zur elektrisch betriebenen
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Civil courage, cybersecurity and disaster management
training concept that integrates important factors in order to act courageously. Cyber security and transport The Center for Digital Safety & Security, whose R&D activities at national level are a special [...] Situational Awareness, ACCSA – Austrian Cyber Crises Support Activities, CySiVuS – Cyber Security for Transport Infrastructure and Road Operators and WALL-E – Effective Practical Approaches from the Authorities' [...] the rescue operation become more efficient. The technology behind this is a powerful sensor-based system in combination with deep-learning-supported processing and analysis approaches. In the NRT-COP research
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AIT Mobility Observation Box nominated for ERSC Award
Great success for the AIT road safety team: The Mobility Observation Box, an AI-based system for recording and objectively assessing traffic infrastructure and conflict situations, has been nominated [...] Brussels; AIT will be represented by Anna Huditz and Paul Rosenkranz from the Center for Low-Emission Transport. About the European Road Safety Charter The ERSC is a European Union initiative dedicated
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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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Energy transition: Innovative power from Austria at world level
experience from 80 projects. Model solutions for intelligent, safe and affordable energy and transport systems of the future are developed and demonstrated. Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler: [...] partners from companies, research institutions and public institutions is developing technological and systemic solutions in 24 projects to enable the energy transition in industry. NEFI researchers Sabrina Dusek
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Self-sustained and Smart Battery Thermal Management for Electric Vehicles
With a share of 30 percent, the transport sector is one of the largest CO2 emitters, and there is a great need for action in this area in order to be able to achieve the climate goals. Electric vehicles [...] charging or excessive discharging of the battery. In this context, an efficient thermal management system that regulates the temperature of the battery in a targeted manner and thus significantly optimizes [...] energy-efficient concept for battery thermal management was developed. An adaptive design of the battery system allows flexible expansion of battery capacity and voltage. This novel solution has been thoroughly