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When Research Becomes a Business Idea

How can universities promote entrepreneurship—and what enables new companies to emerge from academic environments? This question was the focus of the “From Research to Reality” event at the TUM Campus Heilbronn.

Organized by the Global Center for Family Enterprise, the event marked the conclusion of the Entrepreneurial Impact Study (EIS)—a…

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The Drone as a Guide

In recent years, drones have mainly made headlines as weapons of war. However, they can also be used for peaceful purposes and, in some circumstances, even save lives. Alena Otto, Professor of Operation & Technology at TUM Campus Heilbronn, and her research team have investigated the optimal use of drones in natural disasters. In such…

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Preserving Human Decision-Making Authority

At the Chair of Information Infrastructures at TUM Campus Heilbronn, research assistant Florian Leiser conducts research on hybrid intelligence, the process of collaboration between humans and machines. The focus is on decision-making and decision-making authority, who should make the final decision, and trust.

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Losing Control in Virtual Space?

Haven’t we all become used to participating in meetings via Teams or Zoom rather than at the office? If we haven’t had time to dress and are still at the breakfast table in pajamas, the camera simply stays off. A new reality of work?

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Virtual Journey Through the Body

At Heilbronn University's Business Day, Dr. Benedikt Hoock from TUM Campus Heilbronn explains how neural networks can simulate blood flow and what the so-called Digital Running Platform has to do with it.

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Helpers With a Digital Heart

Robots are already being used in hospitals and nursing homes. Can they also support teachers and therapists in working with children? Dr. Santiago Berrezueta from TUM Campus Heilbronn is convinced of this: he has developed digital helpers that provide valuable services in preschools and in caring for children with Attention Deficit…

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The Quantum Leap Follows AI

Three students at TUM Campus Heilbronn have been working on a project study focusing on this new technology, particularly in relation to supply chains: experimenting and playing with the newly developed “Quantum GPT”. Guided and encouraged by Professor David Wuttke, bachelor's and master's students Mokhina Dustmurodova, Sude Dübek, and Bhavya…

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Too Beautiful to be True

There is an old saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But does this also apply to competence? Alida Volkmer, a doctoral student at the TUM Campus Heilbronn, has taken a closer look on this seemingly controversial topic together with Digital Marketing Professor Martin Meißner. And not just anywhere, but on the social network…

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Success Through Future Skills

Skills instead of degrees: Skills-based hiring is becoming increasingly important. Which abilities are paying off on the German labor market, how is this changing vocational training and what role does artificial intelligence play in this? Christina Langer from Stanford University, who works together with the TUM Campus Heilbronn as a partner…

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Strengthening Mental Wellbeing

Psyche is not only a Greek goddess but also a crucial factor for people’s well-being. It can be both the main reason for sick days – enigmatic and multi-faceted – and the key to a happy future. Dr. Simon Senner, Chief Physician at the Reichenau Centre of Psychiatry, explains how the transformation towards healthy and successful coexistence in…

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Computing Power for Heart and Climate

TUM Campus Heilbronn Professor Dr. Hartwig Anzt develops methods for solving equations. What may sound abstract actually is field-oriented: Computing models are used in medical simulations and climate forecasts, among other things.

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Continuing Education is the Key

Many employees underestimate the risk of automation affecting their jobs. In this interview, Philipp Lergetporer, Professor of Economics at the TUM Campus Heilbronn, talks about the motivation to embrace continuing education and how the upskilling system has to change.

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