Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems

The Fraunhofer Institute for Cognitive Systems is a research facility in Munich focused on artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning. Work here centers on developing autonomous technologies that function safely and reliably for real-world applications.

Founded in 1999 as a successor to Fraunhofer ESK, the institute became part of the broader Fraunhofer research network. This establishment marked a shift toward research in modern cognitive systems and artificial intelligence technologies.

The institute is part of Munich's research community and collaborates with universities and tech companies on cognitive systems. Visitors can observe how researchers from different fields work together on real-world solutions for intelligent technologies.

Visitors can attend workshops and seminars aimed at industry professionals interested in practical applications of intelligent systems. It is helpful to check in advance about ongoing events and to plan visits according to available programming.

The institute specializes in safety-critical applications for Industry 4.0 and the automotive sector. This focus on security and reliability sets the research work here apart from many other facilities.

Location: Munich

Inception: 1999

Part of: Fraunhofer Society

Website: http://esk.fraunhofer.de

GPS coordinates: 48.13260,11.52830

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:46