Developed in constant dialogue with society
Focusing through current main points of research
The FZI researches and develops innovations for the benefit of society together with companies and public institutions of all sizes. We work with our partners in companies and public institutions on pioneering research projects: across industries, methodically and with expertise. Together, we create tailor-made and application-oriented innovations that strengthen the economy and society in international competition.
Each year, the FZI sets research focuses in order to focus its strategic activities and project initiatives.
Applied Artificial Intelligence
In this research focus, the FZI prioritizes the topics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as well as human and AI engineering. In addition, the FZI deals with questions on dedicated AI hardware and predictive AI.
Intelligent Transportation Systems and Logistics
Intelligent solutions for the transportation of people and goods represent a focus topic of FZI’s application research. Particular attention is paid to public transport, the application of artificial intelligence, the further development of driving functions and their safeguarding, and open source & open data.
Sustainable Engineering and Energy
The research focus includes the research and design of sustainable IT innovations in the cross-sectional areas of energy, mobility, production, water management, and logistics. This includes systems that aim to achieve an ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable use of resources and strategic consulting for companies – in particular SMEs – on their way to greater sustainability.
Safety, Security and Law
The FZI focuses in this research area on the topics of resilience for critical infrastructures, managing security, legal tech and (post-)quantum cryptography, and also deals with the mutual influence of artificial intelligence on safety and security.
Digital Democracy and Participation
In the Digital Democracy and Participation research focus the spotlight is on inclusive, modern and democratic forms of digital participation as well as the opportunities and challenges of digital democracy.
Insights into the FZI
Here you find a collection of videos on our five main research focuses, showing our activities within the last few months.