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Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO

Dear Sir or Madam,

the coronavirus crisis has made digital work a reality overnight. Just how important it is to take advantage of the opportunities offered by digitisation and AI at an early stage is particularly evident in these difficult times. Especially now, we would like to support our customers and partners - and we are happy to break new ground for this. Together with our colleagues from the Fraunhofer IPA, we are currently testing a new type of measurement method at the Robert Bosch Hospital in Stuttgart that helps to detect people infected with coronavirus from a safe distance. It is now also possible to explore our laboratory worlds from a distance. In the "FutureWork360" project we used virtual reality technologies to make our real laboratories in Stuttgart accessible from any location and at any time.

New approaches and solutions are currently demanded, especially in professional interaction. Our researchers use social networks to pass on quickly applicable practical tips, uncomplicated assistance and point out possible solutions during and out of the crisis.

I wish you valuable impetus - especially for the current challenges, but also for the future. Take new virtual paths and stay healthy!

Kind regards

Dr. Stephan Wilhelm
Head of Marketing and Communication


	News

Source: Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus/Christoph Schmidt

Contactless measurement method detects infections

“Access checker” remotely measures body temperature in addition to heart and breathing rate

An innovative measurement method is helping to detect people infected with coronavirus from a safe distance. It detects fever, increased pulse rates and fast breathing without endangering the person conducting the testing. Fraunhofer IPA and Fraunhofer IAO are currently testing the procedure at the Robert Bosch Hospital in Stuttgart.

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FutureWork360: Just how virtual can research be?

Fraunhofer research project uses a virtual environment to provide insights into the future of work

Even at the best of times, it can be difficult coordinating joint projects and research, especially if partners are spread across different countries – or unable to travel because of a major international crisis. FutureWork360, a joint project by the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO and the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, shows how new and, most especially, virtual forms of communication and collaboration can help.

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Future Museum: Innovation network for the museum industry gets off the ground

Fraunhofer IAO joins forces with partners to develop future scenarios for museums

What will museums look like in 20 years? What challenges and trends await this industry? Fraunhofer IAO and MUSEUM BOOSTER GmbH have teamed up in a project called Future Museum to help museums prepare for the shape of things to come.

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3D mobility: a reality check for flying taxis

Fraunhofer IAO study examines objectives of and paths to 3D mobility

Are flying taxis ready for take-off? The Fraunhofer IAO conducted a study in which it performed a reality check and analyzed various factors involved in 3D mobility. With a focus on flying taxis, the “Quo vadis 3D mobility” study highlights the objectives of air mobility, the maturity level of the relevant technologies, specific potential use cases, what infrastructure they require, which stakeholders should be involved and how much demand there is for 3D mobility.

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The seven top industrial research and development trends

Fraunhofer IAO promotes future-pointing R&D with trend study and new innovation network

How can companies make their research and development activities fit for the future and which promising trends will help them achieve this goal? Fraunhofer IAO put this question to R&D experts and presented their responses in a study titled “Future R&D” as seven key trends shaping the future of research. Early next year, Fraunhofer IAO will also launch the “Future R&D – Trends, Strategies and R&D Ecosystems” innovation network.

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AIRPoRT: Greater IT security in the manufacturing industry

The purpose of the AIRPoRT project is to optimize connected production environments through the use of AI

How can companies reduce the risk of cyber-attacks on their production environments? Fraunhofer IAO is seeking answers to this question as part of the AIRPoRT project (artificial intelligence for robotics and connected manufacturing). Both security and efficiency can be increased by automating processes and making use of AI and machine learning.

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Ambient factors in workplace design: How the setting influences our work

A study conducted by Fraunhofer IAO examines how different ambient factors affect the work environment.

What does it take to design a space that allows people to work creatively, with laser-like focus and a minimum of stress? In a new meta study entitled “Environmental Psychology for a New World of Work”, Fraunhofer IAO has presented a systematic synopsis of the results of various empirical studies that explore the effect and design of spaces in the workplace.

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FutureHotel: Next project phase to kick off in May 2020

Hoteliers and researchers convene in a global think-tank

Fraunhofer IAO’s FutureHotel research group is poised for its next stage with the project’s seventh research phase to kick off in May 2020. In related news, two recently published FutureHotel studies explore tomorrow’s hotel room and developments in the hospitality sector. Hospitality industry members with a keen interest in innovation are welcome to join in as partners. The project will remain open to new entrants after its official launch.

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German-Chinese cooperation center for SMEs

Fraunhofer IAO study analyzes what German companies need to do business in China

The Pujiang County regional government wants to establish a German-Chinese cooperation center at the industrial park in Pujiang to support small and medium-sized enterprises from Germany in their efforts to expand into China. Fraunhofer IAO therefore conducted a study among German SMEs to find out what they need from China in order to do business there.

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	COVID-19 pandemic

Practical hints from researchers on LinkedIn

How do I work with my team in the home office? How can intermediary organisations such as sports clubs be used in the crisis? How can data be visualized in such a way that it can better respond to foreseeable crises? What do we learn from the current situation for the time after COVID-19? The corona crisis raises many new questions. Some of our researchers provide practical tips and uncomplicated assistance for the concrete challenges via LinkedIn.

» Dr. Josephine Hofmann: Working from home in the coronavirus era – 12 tips for getting teleworking up and running quickly

» Patrick Drews: Effective crisis management during the coronavirus crisis: questions and answers for SMEs

» Christoph Sebald:Data saves lives: dashboard provides clearer, real-time information on the spread of the coronavirus

Information for our customers regarding the COVID-19 pandemic

Current developments associated with the pandemic caused by COVID-19 coronavirus infections are disrupting life at home and at work, with extensive restrictions in place. With that in mind, we want to inform our customers and partners about the current status at Fraunhofer IAO in Stuttgart.

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