Competencies

Research and technological expertise

ATB combines applied research with the development of bespoke software systems. We investigate new technologies in the context of specific requirements from industry and society. Together with our partners, we use this research to develop tried–and–tested methods, demonstrators and software solutions.

Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems

We develop and investigate AI-supported systems that analyse data, support decision-making and adapt technical processes according to the situation.

Typical topics: machine learning · decision support · adaptive systems · autonomous and self-learning systems

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Data spaces, IoT and knowledge models

We develop methods and systems that enable distributed data to be captured, described, linked and utilised across organisations.

Typical topics: data spaces · IoT · platforms · interoperability · ontologies · knowledge management · semantics

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Human-Technology Interaction, Robotics and XR

We develop concepts and software for work and learning environments in which humans, AI systems and robots share tasks safely and flexibly. XR extends this collaboration to include virtual and spatial forms of interaction.

Typical topics: adaptive assistance · human–AI collaboration · human–robot interaction · virtual worlds · training · remote support

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Software Engineering and Reliable Systems

We design modular software architectures and bespoke applications, taking into account integration, maintainability, cybersecurity and reliability.

Typical topics: software architecture · modelling · system integration · cloud and web systems · cybersecurity · quality assurance

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Fields of application

Field of application	Assigned project categories
Production and industrial value creation	Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 · Resource and energy efficiency
Agri-food and bioeconomy	Agri-food & Bioeconomy
Infrastructure, Buildings and Mobility	Buildings & Infrastructure · Mobility & Automotive
Climate, Energy and Resource Efficiency	Climate , Energy & Environment · Resource & Energy Efficiency
Health, Work and Society	Health & Society · Robotics, XR & Human –Technology Interaction

What we deliver for partners

Service	Outcome for partners
Developing research projects	We define research questions in concrete terms, identify suitable funding programmes and, together with partners, develop specialist and technical project concepts.
Assessing feasibility	We evaluate technologies, available data and integration requirements before major development decisions are made.
Implementing prototypes and demonstrators	We develop functional solutions that enable new processes to be tested and evaluated under realistic conditions.
Developing bespoke software	We design and implement modular software solutions tailored to existing systems, processes and technical frameworks.
Translating results into practical applications	We support partners in evaluating and further developing research findings, and in translating them into operational applications.

Technologies and methods

Depending on the task at hand, our teams work with, amongst other things, web and cloud technologies, data– and knowledge–based methods, AI techniques, simulations and software for distributed and interactive systems. For technical implementation, we rely on open standards, suitable open–source components and maintainable

Programming languages

Java · JavaScript · TypeScript · Python · C# · Go · C++

Web and application frameworks

Angular · Ionic

Data and AI technologies

Development and operational environments

Docker · Kubernetes · VirtualBox · Xen · KVM

Partners

ATB collaborates with industrial companies, small and medium–sized enterprises, universities, research institutions and public organisations. The key factor is a clearly definable challenge to which research and digital technologies can make a practical contribution.

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