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Many critical processes in transportation, industry, and our daily lives rely on sensor measurements. Over time, however, these measurements can gradually become distorted and their accuracy decreases. This increases the risk of major disruptions due to incorrect sensor measurements. Individual sensor measurements are always inaccurate and…
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?
There are frequent concerns that large language models like ChatGPT endanger the diversity of languages. Alexander Fraser, Professor of Data Analytics & Statistics at the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology at Campus Heilbronn, is convinced of the opposite: He uses machine translation to preserve threatened languages.
Last year, some regions in Bavaria and Brandenburg had to be supplied with drinking water. At the same time, the use of artificial intelligence consumes 465 million cubic meters of H2O annually. This amount could supply 10.5 million people in Germany with water every year. How can digitalization be achieved in a sustainable way?

23 Sep '25

Safe Rail Traffic Thanks to Intelligent Sensor Networks

Many critical processes in transportation, industry, and our daily lives rely on sensor measurements. Over time, however, these measurements can gradually become distorted and their accuracy decreases. This increases the risk of major disruptions due to incorrect sensor measurements. Individual sensor measurements are always inaccurate and…

15 Sep '25

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?

8 Sep '25

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Chatbots Against the Loss of Language

There are frequent concerns that large language models like ChatGPT endanger the diversity of languages. Alexander Fraser, Professor of Data Analytics & Statistics at the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology at Campus Heilbronn, is convinced of the opposite: He uses machine translation to preserve threatened languages.

3 Sep '25

Woman in a red blazer and with rimmed glasses

Working Together Towards a Sustainable Digital Future

Last year, some regions in Bavaria and Brandenburg had to be supplied with drinking water. At the same time, the use of artificial intelligence consumes 465 million cubic meters of H2O annually. This amount could supply 10.5 million people in Germany with water every year. How can digitalization be achieved in a sustainable way?

2 Sep '25

A vision of sustainability showcasing advanced technology for a greener future.

Digital Pioneers for a Green Future

Sustainability and digitalization are the two major drivers of change. But how can they be strategically combined?

1 Sep '25

When the Cookie Banner Becomes a Source of Inspiration

Everyone knows it, but very few people like it: before we visit a website, a banner informs us about cookies—small files that can store our surfing behavior—and asks for permission to process our data. Many people quickly click it away without thinking twice. But who would think of taking this annoying but, until now, unavoidable companion as…

1 Aug '25

A geometric bear and bull statue are in front of a digital stock market board displaying numbers in yellow.

Higher Compensation for DAX Board Members

CEOs of DAX companies earned three percent more in 2024 than before. This results from a study from TUM and DSW.

28 Jul '25

Between Lecture Hall and River

Felix Nack studies Management & Digital Technology at TUM Campus Heilbronn and is also a successful competitive athlete. In May 2025, he received the elite sports scholarship sponsored by the Dieter Schwarz Foundation. This allows the 22-year-old to combine his studies with competitive rowing at a high level.

21 Jul '25

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Achieving the Maximum in Two Worlds

Competitive sports require the highest level of concentration, while studying at a university of excellence such as TUM requires mental training. Niklas Matusik from Flein hear Heilbronn achieves physical and mental feats: As a pivot player for TSB Heilbronn-Horkheim, he plays in the third handball league and is enrolled in the Master's…

16 Jul '25

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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.

17 Jun '25

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Reaching the Finish Line Against the Odds

Competitive athletes and entrepreneurs have a lot in common. Their lives are governed by work and training schedules, defeat is part of the game, and perseverance pays off. Valerie Bures-Bönström is a woman who has demonstrated staying power and overcome every obstacle in her path. She is co-founder of the Mrs. Sporty franchise and is now a…

27 May '25

Back to the Future

Chatbots are taking over child-rearing, babysitters are going digital, and parents can breathe a sigh of relief. But as many advantages as new technologies bring to supporting children, they also harbor risks. Guests at the open lecture “AI and the Evolution of Digital Childhood” by Professor Victoria Nash from the Oxford Internet Institute…

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