Shaping the future, inspiring together!
When the GAT Institute visits the SCO-TTI research group, it provides interesting insights into the working world of tomorrow. A day dedicated to innovation, interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration.
At the second Innovation Forum hosted by the SCO-TTi research team, the foyer of the Faculty of Business Administration and Engineering Management was transformed into a vibrant hub for innovation and interdisciplinary exchange. Researchers from the GAT Institute and students in the part-time Master's degree programme in“Social Gerontology”gathered with researchers from SCO-TTi and the IPM Institute for an inspiring exchange.
The event not only provided a platform to present the SCO-TTi group’s latest research findings but also created an open space for stimulating conversations and discussions about potential avenues for future collaboration. Particularly valuable was the exchange of different perspectives from the fields of economics, social sciences, engineering, psychology, and gerontology on the “future of work” in our society, which is shaped by digitalization and demographic change.
Prof. Hoff, Program Director of Social Gerontology and Director of the GAT Institute, expressly thanked Prof. Keil, Dean Prof. Zips, and the SCO-TTi team for this outstanding event.
We are working together to optimize human-technology interaction so that users enjoy using technology and thus improve their lives. We can do this best together!
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The program offered a diverse range of activities that combined scientific dialogue with practical insights into pioneering technologies. A particular highlight was the tour of the technology stands, where guests had the opportunity to experience modern assistance technologies in action and discover their potential for a wide range of applications at first hand.
The direct interaction with scientists from other departments and students at our technology stands was a real highlight. It is something completely different when you can experience the technologies live and discuss questions directly with the researchers. Such encounters create connections that last far beyond the day itself.
”Technology stands: Insights into the future
The technology stands presented an impressive range of results from SCO-TTi's research projects. From pioneering solutions in the field of artificial intelligence, such as a company-internal, local chatbot being developed as part of the BMBF research project "Perspective Work Lausitz", to virtual and interactive tours of local manufacturing companies created as part of the research project "Virtual Reality for Operations Management", which can be experienced with the use of mixed reality glasses, to collaborative robots accompanied by Mr. Vogel from the IPM Institute. Many of these solutions are already being actively used in teaching. The tour offered guests the opportunity to talk directly to the scientists from the SCO-TTi team and learn more about the technologies that could shape the working world of tomorrow.
The SCO-TTi Innovation Day was not only a platform for exchanging ideas, but also a testament to the innovative strength of our university and its partners. It was a day full of inspiration, new connections, and a shared vision of developing technologies for a better future. I’m already looking forward to the upcoming events.
”Pioneering cooperation for research
In addition to the technological insights, the intensive exchange between the three research institutions formed a central part of the event. Possible synergies in areas such as digitalization, human-centric technology development and implementation, sustainability and robotics were discussed. The aim was to create the basis for long-term cooperation and thus sustainably strengthen the innovative power of the three institutions.
The SCO-TTi Innovation Forum impressively demonstrates how valuable interdisciplinary dialog is for research. It was a perfect opportunity to identify synergies. When experts from different disciplines come together, not only do new perspectives emerge, but often also concrete ideas for joint research projects. This is exactly the kind of impetus we need to develop innovative solutions for the working and living environment of tomorrow.
”A successful forum with vision
The Innovation Forum once again highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in science. It showed how exchange and networking can not only overcome current challenges, but also open up new opportunities. The SCO-TTi team is looking forward to incorporating the impetus from this event into future projects.
The SCO-TTi team would like to thank all guests for their participation and the engaging discussion. A heartfelt thank you also goes to the Dean, Prof. Zips, for making this event possible in the foyer of Building II and for his opening remarks; to Mr. Zücker, Ms. Wendel, and Ms. Schmidt for their support in organizing and carrying out the event; and to the custodian, Mr. Beyer.
