Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Author at Design World Design Engineering News, Engineering Videos, Engineering Resources Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:21:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.designworldonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cropped-designworld5-32x32.png Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Author at Design World 32 32 Machine Learning for Sensors https://www.designworldonline.com/machine-learning-for-sensors/ Mon, 03 Jun 2019 11:58:52 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/machine-learning-for-sensors/ Today microcontrollers can be found in almost any technical device, from washing machines to blood pressure meters and wearables. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS have developed AIfES, an artificial intelligence (AI) concept for microcontrollers and sensors that contains a completely configurable artificial neural network. AIfES is a platform-independent machine…

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]]> Virtual Human Body Models Supplement Crash-Test Dummies https://www.designworldonline.com/virtual-human-body-models-supplement-crash-test-dummies/ Fri, 03 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/virtual-human-body-models-supplement-crash-test-dummies/ Countless people die every year in road accidents. To improve the safety of vehicle occupants, it has been customary for decades to carry out crash-tests using dummies. These crash-test dummies are increasingly getting virtual support in the form of computer models that simulate the defensive behavior of humans before a collision. Researchers at the Fraunhofer…

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]]> Greater Comfort for the Cyclist https://www.designworldonline.com/greater-comfort-for-the-cyclist/ Thu, 04 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.designworldonline.com/greater-comfort-for-the-cyclist/ Cycling is healthy, keeps the body supple, exercises the joints and strengthens the back. A company that places great value on comfort is Ergon International GmbH, which manufactures ergonomic bicycle accessories. Handlebar grips play an important role in cycling comfort. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF are working with…

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