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A nanorobot (orange) in the laboratory of Prof. Berna Özkale Edelmann
9/5/2024
Reading time: 9 Min.

EU funding for projects on medicine, space exploration, software, and biomaterials

Nine ERC Starting Grants awarded to TUM researchers

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded nine additional Starting Grants to researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). This year, the grants highlight the strength of TUM's interdisciplinary research in medicine and health, with six of the funded projects focusing on these areas. In addition to the Starting Grants, an ERC Proof of Concept Grant has also been awarded.

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Research Sustainability Artificial Intelligence
Portrait of Oleksandra Poquet
8/20/2024
Reading time: 1 Min.

NewIn: Oleksandra Poquet

Using data to learn better

New technologies have long since made their way into higher education and continuing education. Oleksandra Poquet, Professor of Learning Analytics, explores how learner data can be used to keep developing people throughout their lives. We catch up with her and her research in this episode of "NewIn".

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Teaching Studies Research Artificial Intelligence Community
Reinhard Heckel, Professor for Machine Learning
8/12/2024
Reading time: 4 Min.

Interview with Prof. Reinhard Heckel about the importance of data for AI

“Data are the crucial component for generative AI”

These days our data are collected everywhere in the internet and are also used to train large language models like ChatGPT. But how do we train artificial intelligence (AI), how do we avoid distortions – known as bias – in the models and how do we ensure that data are protected? Reinhard Heckel, a professor of machine learning at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), takes the time to answer these questions. Prof. Heckel conducts research on large language models and medical imaging applications.

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Research Artificial Intelligence
A centrifuge in a laboratory
7/26/2024
Reading time: 3 Min.

Study examines data from over 1,500 people affected by rare diseases

34 new genetic diseases identified

Supported by artificial intelligence (AI), a research consortium has elucidated the genetic backgrounds of numerous rare diseases. The genetic causes of these diseases were successfully identified in nearly 500 patients. Remarkably, 34 previously unknown diseases were discovered.

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Research Artificial Intelligence
A hospital bed is pushed across a hospital corridor.
7/22/2024
Reading time: 4 Min.

Diagnostic capabilities of large language models tested

Are AI-chatbots suitable for hospitals?

Large language models may pass medical exams with flying colors but using them for diagnoses would currently be grossly negligent. Medical chatbots make hasty diagnoses, do not adhere to guidelines, and would put patients' lives at risk. This is the conclusion reached by a team from TUM. For the first time, they investigated systematically, whether this form of artificial intelligence (AI) would be suitable for everyday clinical practice. Despite the current shortcomings, the researchers see potential in the technology. They have published a method that can be used to test the reliability of future medical chatbots.

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Research Artificial Intelligence
Bild von Helge Stein
7/22/2024
Reading time: 2 Min.

NewIn: Helge Stein

"Radically accelerate the way we do research"

In this episode of NewIn, we meet Prof. Helge Stein. He develops new materials for catalysis and rechargeable batteries, and aims to connect and accelerate research in the lab using machine learning, artificial intelligence and robotics.

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Teaching Studies Research Sustainability Artificial Intelligence Community
Prof Stephan Krusche is supported in his lectures by chatbot Iris
7/17/2024
Reading time: 3 Min.

AI to assist students

Chatbot Iris offers individual support

How can a chatbot support students in lectures and with assigned exercises? Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed the chatbot Iris, which offers computer science students personalized assistance with programming assignments. A study has now confirmed the chatbot’s success: Iris improves the understanding of programming concepts and represents a valuable complement to human tutors.

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Teaching Studies Research Artificial Intelligence
Kinexon founder Dr. Oliver Trinchera and Dr. Alexander Hüttenbrink.
7/12/2024
Reading time: 3 Min.

Start-up Kinexon enables more precise refereeing decisions

High-tech sensors for the European Championship ball

Kinexon, a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), has equipped the European Championship soccer balls with high-precision sensors. The technology helps referees make difficult decisions. Kinexon specializes in the analysis and control of moving objects – whether in sport or in production. The technology is also used to analyze and automate the processes of entire factories.

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Entrepreneurship Artificial Intelligence
Panel discussion at Munich AI Day
7/4/2024
Reading time: 4 Min.

Artificial intelligence: Current research and future visions

Munich AI Day brings together leaders in the field

The first-ever Munich AI Day was dedicated to the latest developments and research in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Outstanding German and international researchers came together for the summit in the Munich Werksviertel district. It was organized by the Munich Center for Machine Learning (MCML), a joint initiative of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU).

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Research Artificial Intelligence
Daniel Cremers, Professor for Computer Vision and Artifical Intelligence
6/20/2024
Reading time: 2 Min.

New, more precise 3D reconstructions for autonomous driving and preservation of cultural artefacts

From two images to a 3D object

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have succeeded in generating precise 3D reconstructions of objects using images from only two camera perspectives. Their method works even with images captured in their natural surroundings. Previously, such reconstructions were possible only with hundreds of perspectives or under laboratory conditions. Camera-based reconstructions are used in autonomous driving or when preserving historical monuments.

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Research Artificial Intelligence
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