Tech for Democracy
German-Israeli Research Initiative on Digital Democracy
Start: 06/2018
End: 09/2022 (ROBDEKON II: 12/22 to 11/26)
The ROBDEKON competence center and the work of the FZI Research Center for Information Technology focus on developing robotic systems, technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methods that can be used primarily in explosive or hostile environments – such as in contaminated areas or mine shafts at risk of collapse.
The aim is to protect people from danger in contaminated areas through intelligent robotic systems like the Husky robotic platform. In addition, the environment is relieved and hazards minimized by removing contamination. During the first phase of the project, a 3D mapping framework was developed to create high-resolution maps of the environment, which can be used for motion planning as well as for intuitive human-robot interactions at the control station.
The FZI focused on implementing memory- and computationally-efficient approaches that can also be used by flying drones in mine shafts. Furthermore, AI methods were modeled to enable the recognition of hazardous materials with little training data. An intelligent sorting system, for example, was developed to help separate different explosive batteries on a conveyor belt using stationary sensor and robot units. The ROBDEKON competence center thus contributes to civil security for a better quality of life in Germany.
In this research focus, the FZI concentrates on practical research into the key technology of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Innovative AI solutions are developed and transferred to application areas such as mobility, robotics, healthcare technology, logistics, production, and supply and disposal on behalf of our partners and customers.
In this research focus, the FZI investigates and conveys innovative concepts, methods for protecting IT systems, and legal framework conditions to enable secure digitalization.
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4 further partner companies from the economy
German-Israeli Research Initiative on Digital Democracy
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