Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Cognitive Internet Technologies CCIT

Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Cognitive Internet Technologies CCIT

Less food waste thanks to innovative freshness check

The AI-supported multisensor scanner from Fraunhofer CCIT carefully detects quality features of perishable goods such as fruit and vegetables making it possible to predict their shelf life. Crate by crate at the touch of a button - and customizable with the addition of other sensors.

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Smart quality control using a “magnetic fingerprint”

In the "Marquise" research project, Fraunhofer CCIT uses a magnetic field and AI to efficiently inspect objects. The technology solution identifies objects in a matter of seconds and automatically detects defects and damage that are difficult to identify visually.

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Efficient condition monitoring through vibrations

With AIQ-Bo, Fraunhofer CCIT has developed a smart sensor that measures vibrations in mechanical components and analyzes them on-site using artificial intelligence (AI). This makes it possible to identify anomalies autonomously and transmit this information to the cloud so appropriate corrective action can be taken.

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A high angle shot of a highway full of cars captured in Toronto, Canada

Intelligent traffic sensing put to the test

In the TraffIRNet research project, we are putting key technologies for autonomous driving on the road.

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3 Questions for Michael Fritz

In the interview, the head of office Fraunhofer CCIT explains how he will push the topic of edge-cloud continuum more strongly in the cluster and how businesses can benefit.

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Research focus: Edge-Cloud continuum

Optimized data processing from sensor to cloud

Both decentralized edge computing and centralized cloud computing are seamlessly integrated into the edge-cloud continuum. As such, digitalized industrial processes are used to automatically process data where it makes the most sense in terms of efficiency and economic viability: either in real time at the edge, close to end devices and sensors, or in a scalable manner in centralized data centers.

Researching and developing implementable technology solutions in the field of edge-cloud continuum is the central focus of research at Fraunhofer CCIT. The advantages of edge and cloud computing are combined to create a continuous data space in which computing power is automatically and dynamically shifted as needed, depending on the volume of data and latency requirements.

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Our vision: Establish an agile, flexible and digital industry

Competitive digitalization applications, agile production processes and innovative business models require a cognitive Internet for industry. It links the physical world of things with the digital world of data and learning algorithms for highly intelligent services. The cognitive Internet is therefore the key to the digital sovereignty and economic competitiveness of German industry.

With the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Cognitive Internet Technologies CCIT, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and its research institutes work on key technologies for the cognitive, industrial Internet. The aim is to establish a viable infrastructure for an agile, flexible and digial industry.

The Fraunhofer CCIT is a network of several Fraunhofer institutes from the fields of microelectronics, information and communication technology and production. The joint research and development work focuses on the technology fields of IoT communication, trusted data rooms and machine learning.

Explanatory film: "What are cognitive Internet technologies"?

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Fraunhofer CCIT's explanatory film "What are cognitive Internet technologies"?

The explanatory film gets to the heart of the matter in two and a half minutes:

Cognitive Internet technologies secure the digital sovereignty and sustainable competitiveness of the economy in Germany and Europe.

The Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Cognitive Internet Technologies CCIT brings them into application.

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