Research & Scientific Cooperation

As an experienced partner in national and EU-funded projects, we contribute comprehensive expertise in the areas of stakeholder analysis, digital prototyping, evaluation and data management.

With our leading expertise in the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), we see ourselves as a bridge builder between user requirements and technical implementation.

Our cross-domain research focuses in particular on human-AI teaming and the development of user-centered data spaces (purpose-driven dataspaces) that enable collaborative innovation and sustainable value creation.

In addition, we operate the versatile Living Lab Rhein-Sieg, which serves as a test and development environment for a variety of application areas - from testing interactive prototypes to co-creative solution development with stakeholders.

We are happy to contribute our expertise to interdisciplinary consortia to jointly research and develop innovative and user-centered technologies.

As a company, you are welcome to contact us at any time with a project: In a joint research project, you will receive technical support from Fraunhofer as well as partial funding for your project in the form of subsidies. A valuable opportunity, especially for SMEs!

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Get an overview of our research activities

 

Industry 4.0

Creating smarter, more efficient and future-proof production processes.

 

# Flexible production
# Sovereign data exchange
# Value creation networks
# Resource-efficient/circular production
# Automation through AI applications
# Data platforms

 

Digital Solutions for Sustainability

Data-driven innovation and sustainable solutions for energy, water, agriculture and industry.

 

# Digital product passports
# Crowd-based monitoring
# AI-supported reporting
# Smart circular economy
# Human-centeredness

 

Digital Transformation

Successfully use new technologies, develop smart strategies and remain competitive.

 

# AI-supported knowledge management
# Sovereign data exchange
# Value creation networks
# AI readiness
# Added value from data

 

Usable Privacy

Ensuring data protection is understandable, user-friendly and practical. 

 

# User-friendly privacy
# Digital trust
# Privacy by design
# Dark patterns
# Data sovereignty & control
# Explainability

 

Life & Work 5.0

A connected, flexible and sustainable start to the future.

 

# Future skills
# Digital transformation
# Future of work
# Human-AI teaming
# AI as a business partner

 

Extended & Immersive Environments

Immerse, experience, interact – the future of the digital world.

 

# Augmented Reality
# Virtual Reality
# NextGen UX
# Immersive Experience
# Humability