Project Description We (CPS) offer a practical project focused on 3D text editing in settings such as offices in Augmented Reality (AR). At the moment, text is edited in and on 2D media, such as computers or paper. Technologies such as AR offer the possibility to re-image editing text and utilise the 3D space surrounding us. This project implements a prototype which is intended to support everyone who is editing text.
Minimum Scope of Work
Literature Review: Conduct a comprehensive literature review to demonstrate engagement with existing scientific literature. This includes current developments and research findings in the fields of AR technologies, practices in text editing, and app design for 3D space.
Prototype Design and Implementation: Design and implement a prototype that meets the specific requirements of the target audience. The prototype should provide a realistic and interactive editing experience which utilises the 3D environments of the users. AR devices are available at the university for testing purposes.
Evaluation of the Prototype: Evaluate the developed prototype with potential users. The aim of the evaluation is to determine if and how the application supports the users in editing texts in 3D. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods are all possible.
Language of the Work This work can be written in either German or English. Group work is possible.
This project offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in the application of AR and to influence future design of office applications in 3D space. For further information, please contact: Diana Grüger – diana.grueger(at)uni-siegen.de
Project Description We (CPS) offer a practical project focused on material testing through spark emission, aiming to create a simulation of spark emission in Augmented Reality (AR). The simulation will include a simplified representation of plasma physics (spark emission) and can be complemented by object recognition technologies, such as through Artificial Intelligence (AI). This project will be implemented for a vocational school in Siegen, which includes this older form of material testing as part of its curriculum. The resulting prototype should support apprentices at the vocational school in understanding material testing and familiarise them with this older testing method.
Minimum Scope of Work
Literature Review: Conduct a comprehensive literature review to demonstrate engagement with existing scientific literature. This includes current developments and research findings in the fields of AR technologies, material testing in the educational context, and potentially AI-supported object recognition.
Simulation of Plasma Physics: Develop a simplified simulation of the plasma physics involved in spark emission. This should produce representations of spark emissions relevant to material testing.
Prototype Design and Implementation: Design and implement a prototype that meets the specific requirements of the apprentices. The prototype should provide a realistic and interactive training experience, effectively preparing the apprentices for material testing through spark emission. AR devices are available at the university for testing purposes.
Evaluation of the Prototype: Evaluate the developed prototype with apprentices. Contact can be established through Diana Grüger. The aim of the evaluation is to determine if and how the application supports the apprentices in understanding material testing. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods are all possible.
Language of the Work This work can be written in either German or English. Group work is possible.
This project offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in the application of AR and AI in the field of material testing while contributing to the support of apprentices.
Project Description We (CPS) offer a practical project that utilises Artificial Intelligence (AI) as well as Virtual Reality (VR) or Augmented Reality (AR) to train giving presentations in front of an audience. This project will be implemented for a vocational school in Siegen. The resulting prototype is intended to support apprentices in preparing for their graded final presentation.
Minimum Scope of Work
Literature Review: A comprehensive literature review must be conducted to demonstrate engagement with existing scientific literature. This includes current developments and research findings in the fields of VR/AR technologies, AI applications in education, and specific methods of presentation training.
Prototype Design and Implementation: A prototype must be designed and implemented to meet the specific requirements of the apprentices. The prototype should provide a realistic and interactive training experience and effectively prepare the apprentices for their final presentation. VR and AR devices are available at the university for testing purposes.
Prototype Evaluation: The developed prototype must be evaluated with apprentices. Contact can be established through Diana Grüger. The aim of the evaluation is to determine if and how the application supports the apprentices in their presentation training. Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods are all possible.
Language of the Work This work can be written in either German or English. Groupwork is possible.
This project offers an opportunity to gain practical experience in the application of VR/AR technologies and AI in the educational context while contributing to the support of apprentices.
From June 13 to 16, the 31st European Conference on Information Systems took place in Kristiansand at the University of Agder under the slogan Co-creating Sustainable Digital Futures. Louisa Sauter was able to place two papers at the conference. Both of them dealt with the use of VR technologies in medium-sized companies.
Two projects led by Prof. Dr. Thomas Ludwig received great support on June 1st through our new member Louisa Sauter. Optimally prepared thanks to her master in Human Computer Interaction (HCI) which she finished in September 2022 she now supports the projects EDIH and ATLAS for the research group Cyber-Physische Systeme (CPS).
Scientists at the University of Siegen are developing a new type of production cell for sheet metal components for vehicles. With the help of artificial intelligence and flexible manufacturing processes, special car body parts are to be produced profitably in small series.
Individualisation is a social megatrend that does not stop at the car industry: More and more vehicle models are available, more and more elements can be changed. From countless interior details to engine specifications and transmission type, customers can now customise their new car. Thousands of combinations are available for each model. This has a massive impact on production: suppliers have to produce components in many more variants than they did a few years ago – at the same time, the required quantities are falling. But how can companies still produce profitably in the face of these demands? Scientists at the University of Siegen are developing a new type of production cell for car body components: With the help of artificial intelligence and flexible manufacturing processes, individualised sheet metal components are to be produced profitably in it.
On 14.02 2023, an international conference was held to mark the start of the Fusion project. For this purpose, all project partners met from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the “Haus der Siegerländer Wirtschaft”, to exchange ideas in discussions and workshops about the opportunities and challenges within the individual subprojects of the project.
Since February 2023, Enzo Frenker-Hackfort and Robert Fischbach are supporting the Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) research group led by Prof. Dr. Ludwig at the University of Siegen.
Our RegioQuest research project is entering the final stretch. Now it’s time to put the finishing touches on the project and ensure its long-term success. In addition to the planned school workshops at the end of March, we would like to invite companies from the South Westphalia region to inform themselves about the current status of the research project, to place job offers, quests and events, and to engage in a friendly exchange about the research project.
For more information on workshop dates, format and registration, please visit the following link: Register Now
We warmly welcome Shubham Shinde to our Cyber Physical Systems team. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University and has worked as a Software Developer. In October 2022 he joined the Masters’s program in Computer Science at the University of Siegen. Shubham is a passionate developer and really enjoys designing and developing interfaces for the web. We are very happy that he is supporting our projects in 2023.
