Topic 1: The way towards sustainable and resilient food systems
The Fraunhofer IOSB specializes in the implementation of advanced sensor technologies, such as miniaturized near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) and hyperspectral imaging, combined with artificial intelligence methods (e.g., anomaly detection). Our expertise spans the entire value chain of fruit and vegetable production, from field to market. The goal is to optimize processes by minimizing food waste, ensuring consistent quality standards, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
We are seeking collaboration opportunities with partners interested in advancing innovative solutions for the agri-food sector, leveraging cutting-edge sensor systems and AI-driven analytics to address key challenges in quality control, sustainability, and supply chain efficiency.
The Fraunhofer IOSB specializes in the development of innovative visual systems, leveraging advanced sensors and integrating them into interconnected systems. Our expertise spans the entire process and value chain: from sensor data acquisition to processing and evaluation, enabling intelligent decision support, process optimization, and the control of autonomous systems.
Our core competencies, reflected in our name, include:
Optronics:
Focusing on the generation, manipulation, and transformation of light into electronic signals to create images that capture and analyze the surrounding environment.
System Technologies:
Developing holistic hardware and software architectures that transform sensor data into actionable insights. Our systems support human decision-making, automate processes, and redefine human-machine interaction, ensuring interoperability, IT security, and data privacy.
Image Exploitation:
Designing advanced methods and algorithms to extract relevant insights from visual data, enabling impactful applications across industries.
As part of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we stand for application-oriented research aimed at benefiting society and strengthening the economy. We bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and technological innovations, shaping the future through cutting-edge research and practical solutions.
