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Sustainable Materials and recyclable packaging systems are already being used in many areas. In an industrial context, such considerations are still rare – this project aims to change this and contribute to a rethink. For a long time, little attention was paid to the packaging of industrial products, and ecological optimization was not a primary …

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Hear the Statements from selected Members of the Pro²Future International Scientific Advisory Board (ISAB) fostering International Collaborations. Prof. Dr. Albrecht Schmidt, LMU Munich, GermanyProf. Dr. Joe Paradiso, MIT Media Lab, USAProf. Dr. Wentong Cai, NTU, Singapore

Efficiency and quality improvement in CNC-production by incorporating additional and non-invasive sensors Failsafe Manufacturing Systems are designed to ensure a high level of reliability and quality in production processes. An important aspect of these systems is the integration of sensors and the combination of multi-sensor data, which enables early detection of potential failures. By detecting …

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The renowned daily newspaper “der Standard” recently reported on the Centre’s current research projects and results. Area Manager of the Area “Perception and Aware Systems”, Dr. Michael Haslgrübler, provided information on the latest findings from Pro²Future’s current sustainability projects: “When AI starts to hallucinate while separating waste” (Editor: Norbert Regitnig-Tillian, June 2024)) https://www.derstandard.at/story/3000000223058/wenn-die-ki-beim-muell-trennen-zu-halluzinieren-beginnt Scientific Director, …

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Monitoring System for higher safety, efficiency, real-time traffic insights and situational analytics of vehicle fleets With the increasing number of cars on the road, tracking the traffic and environmental conditions is crucial to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality. To avoid manipulation, such monitoring systems must function independently of the vehicle’s internal systems and monitor driving …

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At the “Lange Nacht der Forschung”, Pro²Future looked at flexible collaboration between humans and robots in Industry 4.0 (Cobot stand), as well as the interaction between AI and industrial occupational safety (AI2Human stand). In Upper Austria, the LNF counted around 42,000 visitors in 10 regions with 140 exhibitors and over 700 research stations. Cobot stand: …

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An effort to demonstrate the safe use of AI technologies in industrial environments to increase worker health & safety The technological revolution is rapidly transforming the work environment, subjecting workers to new challenges, such as collaborating with highly efficient and partially autonomous machines. Currently, computer-assisted techniques and AI systems (human-centered artificial intelligence) are utilized in …

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The second Pro²Future scientific symposium took place on May 6, 2024 at JKU Linz. After welcoming the guests by Prof. Gabriele Kotsis, our scientific director Prof. Alois Ferscha gave an outlook on the center’s research agenda for the next eight years (Pro²Future Epoch II). With the keynotes by Prof. Martina Mara (JKU Linz – Robopsychology …

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“The parallel implementation of digital and ecological transformation – the so-called twin transition – is the top innovation topic in industrial companies and at the same time a decisive competitive factor for Upper Austria as an innovation location. Only those who master both equally well will assert themselves in international competition and be successful. Artificial …

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Find the complete record of Pro²Future’s publications via the main menu > Research > Publications. The record has been updated including all publications until end of 2023. Pro²Future is proud to announce a new publication record for the calendar 2023, including 19 Journal Publications, 22 Conference Publications, 2 Books/Bookchapters, 8 completed Bachelors, 11 completed Masters …

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