➀ The Fraunhofer Institute and partners developed an AI-based system in the DAKIMO project to predict availability of shared vehicles (e-bikes, scooters) and integrate intermodal route planning via apps;

➁ The system extends the global GBFS data standard to include AI-driven availability forecasts, aiming to simplify sustainable travel by combining public transport and shared mobility;

➂ A study shows 90% of users find the AI predictions helpful, and 20% would switch from private cars to public options, supporting climate goals.

➀ Fraunhofer researchers developed a multimodal imaging method combining X-ray and radar technologies to reduce radiation exposure in diagnosing breast and lung cancers;

➁ The approach co-registers X-ray and radar data, enhances image quality through reconstruction algorithms, and integrates radar data into CT scans to lower radiation doses and artifacts;

➂ The project aims to establish a lab system for accurate, low-radiation cancer diagnosis, funded by Fraunhofer with participation from multiple institutes.

➀ Creonic GmbH launches Version 6.0 of its DVB-S2X Demodulator IP core, enhancing configurability and technical performance;

➁ Key updates include expanded bitwidth and Annex M support for satellite communication applications;

➂ Strengthens Creonic's position as a leader in advanced communications IP solutions.

➀ Introduces the book *Designing Electronics That Work*, a practical guide for designing and manufacturing electronics;

➁ Targets hobbyists, graduates, and professionals, aiming to save time and costs in the development process;

➂ Available exclusively to registered users, requiring a quick sign-up or login for access.

➀ BBS Technik Cloppenburg and PHWT signed a cooperation agreement, enabling vocational students in mechatronics to earn credits for a dual study program in mechatronics/electrical engineering;

➁ Future collaborations include joint laboratory projects at PHWT Diepholz and an innovative IT module with BBZ Diepholz;

➂ PHWT offers schools campus visits, guest lectures, and STEM programs like the 'MINT-Uni' to promote technical education and dual studies.

➀ A team from Hochschule Kaiserslautern and ENSISA Mulhouse won the Trinatronics competition with "HelpFix," a low-cost robot guide dog that uses natural language processing and autonomous navigation to assist visually impaired individuals;

➁ Developed in 7 months under €500 via agile methods, the project combined mechatronics expertise from German and French universities;

➂ Competing against innovations like AI-powered hockey trainers and water-quality drones, HelpFix claimed the top prize (€1,500), with plans to explore open-source or commercialization pathways.

➀ Tesla, Waymo, and Baidu's Apollo Go are expanding robotaxi services in cities like Austin, Atlanta, and multiple Chinese locations;

➁ Challenges include safety regulations, fare disputes with traditional taxi drivers, and operational constraints like geofencing and remote safety operators;

➂ Trials such as GM’s Cruise in San Francisco and Motional in Las Vegas were suspended due to accidents, reflecting safety and scalability issues.

➀ Virtual PLCs (vPLCs) are software-based controllers that replace traditional hardware PLCs, operating on industrial PCs/cloud servers for enhanced flexibility and scalability;

➁ They utilize real-time systems, industrial protocols (EtherCAT, PROFINET), and IIoT/edge computing to enable predictive maintenance and smart manufacturing;

➂ While offering cost efficiency and innovation potential, limitations in deterministic performance and hardware dependencies suggest hybrid models will dominate future industrial automation.

➀ Skynopy, an end-to-end ground station service startup, secured €15 million in Series A funding involving the French government and CNES to deploy a global high-throughput ground station network;

➁ The funds will accelerate its AKAR project (S/X/Ka bands), targeting real-time satellite data downlink by 2028, especially for Earth observation, with a goal of sub-20-minute revisit time and doubled data per satellite pass;

➂ The company’s 'as-a-service' model integrates third-party infrastructure and proprietary antennas, supported by partnerships (AWS, Kinéis), while expanding technical and marketing teams.

➀ Prof. Dr. Mario Ragwitz is appointed as the spokesperson of the Fraunhofer Excellence Cluster CINES, succeeding Prof. Dr. Hans-Martin Henning, who led the cluster since its founding in 2019.

➁ CINES involves ten Fraunhofer institutes focusing on integrated energy systems, including energy system analysis, digitalization, power electronics, and heat, emphasizing collaboration to address energy transition challenges.

➂ Ragwitz highlights the cluster's role in developing solutions for decarbonizing industrial, heating, and transportation sectors, referencing projects like the TransHyDE hydrogen initiative and the need for systemic infrastructure integration.

➀ Fraunhofer IPK and partners developed an AI system to determine if end-of-life appliances should be refurbished or recycled, using image recognition and cloud-based analysis;

➁ The system employs visual quality scoring (1-5) via mobile apps and synthetic training data, aiming for over 97% identification accuracy;

➂ Integrated with robotic process automation and e-commerce platforms, the project targets reducing carbon footprints and advancing circular economy practices in Germany and Europe.

➀ Fraunhofer IPK, in collaboration with HaKiGo and YES Ecosystems, is developing a cloud-based AI system to assess whether used household appliances (e.g., refrigerators, washing machines) should be refurbished or recycled, aiming to reduce waste and promote a circular economy;

➁ The AI system uses image recognition and dialog-based mobile apps to evaluate device quality (scored 1-5), predict pricing, and automate resale processes via e-commerce platforms;

➂ The project integrates robotic process automation (RPA) and synthetic data training, targeting a 97% recognition accuracy and synchronization with recycling management systems to reduce CO2 emissions by 2026.

➀ Fraunhofer IDMT-HSA and CARIAD SE are testing new acoustic sensors and measurement technology in vehicles to enhance automated driving by detecting external sounds like emergency sirens and enabling voice interaction;

➁ The systems underwent rigorous testing in Sweden under extreme weather conditions (snow, ice, heat, and rain) to evaluate reliability and usability;

➂ The KI4BoardNet project focuses on developing AI-driven vehicle power and data networks, integrating sensor data with real-time vehicle metrics for future automotive applications.

① Bitcoin Depot accuses law enforcement of overreach for forcibly opening crypto ATMs to seize cash meant for scam victims, claiming it violates banking laws;

② The company argues funds in ATMs legally belong to them, and improper seizures "create another victim";

③ Lack of crypto transaction understanding leads to destructive enforcement methods, while scammers increasingly exploit such ATMs due to anonymity challenges.

➀ A Columbia Journalism Review study reveals generative AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini provided incorrect answers to over 60% of queries, with Grok 3 failing 94% of tests;

➁ Premium AI tools performed worse than free versions, often delivering overly confident yet inaccurate responses;

➂ These tools bypassed source citations, fabricated links, and disrupted traffic to original content providers, challenging digital content ecosystems.

➀ A critical directory traversal vulnerability (CVE-2025-6218) in WinRAR allows attackers to hijack directory paths and execute malicious code via malicious archives;

➁ Impacted versions (WinRAR 7.11 and earlier) pose high confidentiality risks, scoring 7.8/10 on CVSS;

➂ RARLAB has released WinRAR 7.12 Beta 1 with security patches, urging immediate manual updates for Windows users.

➀ The article guides users to install Heroic Games Launcher on Steam Deck, enabling access to Epic, GoG, and Amazon game libraries;

➁ Steps include switching to desktop mode, configuring Proton compatibility layer, and integrating Heroic into Steam's library;

➂ Custom artwork via steamgriddb enhances visual consistency within Steam OS.

❶ The article emphasizes the importance of transparency in AI decision-making, particularly in fields like medical diagnostics and recruitment, where understanding the rationale behind AI outputs is critical for trust and model improvement.

❷ It highlights two main focuses of Explainable AI (XAI): enhancing data/model quality for engineers and addressing ethical requirements to provide user-centric explanations, ensuring responsible AI deployment.

❸ The whitepaper advocates advancing XAI research, standardizing tools for large-scale models, integrating XAI into AI education, and encouraging corporate adoption to foster collaboration between human expertise and machine learning.