• Post: Mission Green: An Idea Competition for Sustainable Tourism

    […] idea competition on the idea platform from Salzburg Research IdeaSpace.cc. Have you ever thought about how many tonnes of food are thrown away in tourist areas? How many piles of laundry are washed or sorted out every day? Do you also agree that this needs to be changed? Do you have a good idea how to stop the waste of resources with the help of digital technologies? Or how could discarded raw resources be used elsewhere as materials? Submit ideas now Until July 2024 you can submit your ideas in IdeaSpace in these three categories: Food Resource: What can (digital) solutions to help use or avoid surplus food look like? What innovative approaches are there to develop new products from unused foods or to make them usable in other industries? Textile Resource: How can the upcycling of discarded textiles be promoted? How can textile waste be prevented? (Awareness) creation: What initiatives could help the […]

  • Post: Successful Recertification According to ISO 9001

    Salzburg Research Forschungsgesellschaft has been certified according to EN ISO 9001 since 2008. The recertification audit by TÜV Austria confirms compliance with the standard requirements and the effectiveness of the management system. The certification has been extended for another 3 years. The quality management system is reviewed annually in an internal and external audit. Recertification audits are planned every three years, with two monitoring audits in between. The scheduled recertification audit in 2023 took place as a two-day system audit, during which all processes and procedures in all areas of the research institute were reviewed by auditor Peter Fürnweger (TÜV Austria). Quality as a lasting process Quality management system improves company performance and creates clarity for employees. It contributes significantly to the achievement of the strategic objectives of the company by defining integrated business processes and procedures. It also provides the ability to carry out research and development work at a higher level, with […]

  • Post: Excellent Technology Research: COMET Project Digital Motion

    […] (e-)biking with smart equipment such as helmets and gloves, and supporting people with disabilities through assisted movement, for example with the help of sentient prostheses or exoskeletons. New standards for digitalisation in sport, fitness and well-being The COMET project Digital Motion brings together the entire value chain for smart product development, from suppliers of technology components and integrators to product manufacturers and service providers, in order to achieve new forms of interactivity. The goals are more innovative customer experiences, more vitality and safety in sport and movement. Digital Motion will set new standards for digitalisation in sport, fitness and well-being, enabling both professional and recreational sport and rehabilitation to optimise individual performance and achieve goals more effectively. The COMET project “Digital Motion next level” was highly competitive and was recommended for funding as one of eight projects from a total of 16 submissions. The partners in the consortium come from seven different countries and […]

  • Publikation: How Smooth is Your Ride?

    […] new method for objective bicycle vibration measurement,” Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, vol. 56, pp. 415-425, 2015. J. Gao, A. Sha, Y. Huang, L. Hu, Z. Tong and W. Jiang, “Evaluating the cycling comfort on urban roads based on cyclists’ perception of vibration,” Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 192, pp. 531-541, 2018. J. Y. M. Nuñez, D. R. Bisconsini and A. N. Rodrigues da Silva, “Combining environmental quality assessment of bicycle infrastructures with vertical acceleration measurements,” Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, vol. 137, pp. 447-458, 2020. S. Kranzinger and S. Leitinger, “Eine Bestimmung der Oberflächenqualität von Fahrradinfrastruktur durch Smartphone-Beschleunigungsdaten mithilfe des k-means++-Algorithmus,” AGIT ‒ Journal für Angewandte Geoinformatik, pp. 104-116, 2021. K. Zang, J. Shen, H. Huang, M. Wan and J. Shi, “Assessing and Mapping of Road Surface Roughness based on GPS and Accelerometer Sensors on Bicycle-Mounted Smartphones,” Sensors, vol. 18, 2018. G. W. Corder, Nonparametric Statistics, Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley, 2014.

  • Publikation: Exploring Outcome-driven Innovation for the Responsible Design of Electric Two-wheelers

    […] societal implementation of new e-mobility innovations is multi-layered and warrants a user-centered view. This study explores how the application of the outcome-driven innovation method (ODI) can be extended to e-mobility and inform a more responsible design of electric two-wheeler product and service development. By means of discovering electric two-wheelers’ possible weak spots and potentials using outcome-driven innovation with citizens, their unmet requirements can be better addressed. The results suggest several innovation potentials which could better facilitate users in getting certain jobs done, such as developing a more lightweight vehicle design. Additionally, the diverse needs of users can be transformed into real customer benefits through the subsequent integration of additional vehicle functionalities, such as complementing human machine interfaces or wearables. By employing outcome-driven innovation as a deliberative and inclusive means of creating value and by being receptive to citizen feedback, ODI has the potential to make a meaningful stride in enhancing the ‘responsible’ nature of innovation.

  • Event: DyMoN Webinar: Digitally-enabled behaviour change for sustainable mobility

    […] or do you have a smartphone app that helps you with physical activity? Then you have a first understanding of digitally enabled behaviour change! We can transfer this idea to mobility. For this, we are talking about models of behaviour change that help us in a deeper understanding of human behaviour and how behavioural interventions and nudges can be built on them. Further, we show how digital tools can help in shaping mobility behaviour and discuss best practice examples. Participation is free of charge. Registration required: Hier registrieren DyMoN Webinar Series DyMoN webinars for an interdisciplinary view on motivating sustainable urban mobility Sustainable mobility matters and can have a big impact: 70% of the EU population live in cities today, and this is projected to reach almost 84% in 2050. 50 billion passengers were carried by buses, trams and metros in EU cities in 2018, saving 100 million car trips every day. 6 out […]

  • Post: DyMoN Summer School: Ideas for the Mobility Transition

    […] in Salzburg. Led by researchers from the fields of mobility research, geoinformatics and psychology, the Summer School provided a stimulating environment for participants from different disciplines. The aim of the Summer School was to foster collaboration across disciplinary boundaries and stimulate critical, visionary thinking to create contributions to tackling real mobility problems. Lectures on sustainable mobility, geographical information systems and psychological basics of mobility behaviour were offered over three days. The theoretical inputs could be transferred into practice in interactive workshops and excursions as well as in concrete problems. Innovative solutions for key issues of the mobility transition were developed in four groups and finally presented at the international GI_Salzburg conference with almost 700 delegates. The Salzburg references of the group work met with great interest, especially among local decision-makers. My highlight was the interaction with new colleagues. New friendships were made and scientific collaborations initiated. We are planning to work together beyond the […]

  • Post: Improve Recycling with AI and Digital Product Passports

    […] part of a new FFG lead project that aims to improve the recycling of metal composite waste with the help of artificial intelligence. Against the backdrop of the “European Green Deal” and the circular economy package, resource consumption (minus 25 percent) and CO2 emissions (minus 55 percent) must be drastically reduced by 2030 and resource efficiency massively increased at the same time. In the case of metals, the ecological footprint is particularly high due to the raw materials used, while at the same time they are ideal candidates for recycling. This is precisely where the new FFG lead project comes in. Valuable scrap Household scrap and scrap from end-of-life vehicles as well as waste electrical equipment are characterised by a high metal content and therefore have great potential for recycling. Unfortunately, these metals do not come in pure form, but in the form of plastic-metal compounds or alloy mixtures. Currently, the metals are shredded […]

  • Post: Talents: The Expectations of Generation Z and How We Should Respond to Them

    […] and the like. This is not least due to the fact that talents have very different life histories and therefore a “one-size-fits-all” approach will not work. Role of the team leader The role of team leaders is essential. With additional training, they could be enabled to find a good balance between “freedom” and “orientation”. At the same time, they could be relieved institutionally through support structures of often complex and rapidly changing legal-administrative matters. The podium The high-calibre panel was moderated by Siegfried Reich (Salzburg Research): Gabriele Ambros (President of Forschung Austria) Bahara Muradi (Student of Computer Science) Kiyesola Kolawole (Student of Chemistry and Physics of Materials) Andrea Scherer (Industrial logistics student) Irmela Kofler (Division ManagerCOMET K1-Met) Christof Gattringer (President of Wissenschaftsfonds FWF) Antje Kückemanns (Fraunhofer Human Resources) In the picture from left to right: Andrea Scherer, Irmela Kofler, Sigi Reich, Antje Kückemanns, Bahara Muradi, Kiyesola Kolawole, Christof Gattringer. Not in the picture: Gabriele Ambros.

  • Post: Ideas Competition: Digital Solutions for Environmental and Social Sustainability

    How can digital tools contribute to environmental and social progress and support regenerative communities? Do you want to make a difference and implement a great practice that promotes resilience AND sustainability? Whether for a local community, a continent or the world – any solution is welcome! Submit your visionary ideas and concepts alone or with a team on the IdeaSpace ideas platform. Exchange ideas with a vibrant community of like-minded people! Benefit from questions, stimulating discussions and collaborative brainstorming to take your idea to the next level.  Each idea submitted will be evaluated by the community and a jury of experts. The following prizes can be won: 1st prize: prize money € 1.000,- and an invitation to submit a project proposal for a grant of € 5.000,- by ICT4D.at 2nd and 3rd prize: Invitation to the ICT4D.at Project Forge to further develop your idea with experienced international mentors in Vienna or online 01/2024 Deadline: 31.10.2023 […]

  • Post: Another Fundraising Record at the Charity Challenge 2023

    25 Salzburg companies – including Salzburg Research – took part in this year’s Salzburg Business Run Charity Challenge. On 5 October, the donation cheque amounting to 34,350 euros was handed over to Alfred Pozetti, chairman of the association Kinder haben Zukunft. More than 121,000 kilometres have been collected by the 600 participants in the 25 company teams since mid-June while walking, running, hiking or trail running. Every kilometre collected was converted into a donation – 23 cents in 2023, as always adjusted to the respective year. The results were generously rounded up by the companies. The main sponsors of the Salzburg Business Run also added a hefty victory bonus for the children. More than just a sporting competition The Charity Challenge was never intended to be a purely sporting competition – at most a battle to overcome convenience for the double victory of health and helpfulness. The participants take on this ‘challenge’ in teams, […]

  • Post: In the Sauna for Research: Heat Stress Test for Firefighters

    […] out how risk awareness and impulsivity change due to heat stress. In the USA alone, 50 firefighters die each year from the effects of overwork that occur in and through an operation. Rising temperatures in the firefighter’s suit lead to a “tipping point” where firefighters can collapse. AI and smart textiles can save lives Here, smart textiles offer the possibility for low-threshold measuring systems to record temperature, humidity and vital parameters. The combination of traditional textiles, smart materials and electronic components brings intelligence into clothing: This provides firefighters with low-threshold support during their work assignments that is independent of other systems. Intelligent algorithms can automatically initiate warnings and interventions based on the sensor data to return vital parameters to a state of well-being. How do risk awareness and impulsivity develop during heat stress? Salzburg Research and the University of Salzburg send test persons in firefighting gear to the Salzburg-based manufacturer of high-tech protective clothing […]

  • Publikation: Detecting Outliers in Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Data of Ski Racers – A Comparison of Methods and their Effect on the Performance of Fatigue Prediction.

    Abstract In sports science, cardiopulmonary data is used to assess exercise intensity, performance and health status of athletes and derive relevant target values. However, sensors may produce flawed data and data may include a wide variety of artifacts, which could potentially lead to false conclusions. Thus, appropriate and customized pre-processing algorithms are a vital prerequisite for producing reliable and valid analysis results. To find adequate outlier detection methods for this type of data, we compared three algorithms by applying them on seven ergospirometric measures of junior ski racing athletes and applied a model to predict fatigue during skiing based on the pre-processed data. While values that lie outside a realistic spectrum were consistently labelled as outliers by all methods, and mean values and standard deviations changed in similar ways, methods differed from each other when it comes to changing trends, recurring patterns, and subsequent outliers. Decomposing the sensor data into different components (trend, seasonality, […]

  • Post: Houska Prize 2023: 1st place for Salzburg Research

    […] was developed by the Salzburg Research Institute and the University of Salzburg, the quality of skiing can be assessed and subsequently improved with the help of various sensor technologies and machine learning. The CTD-Boot can use sensors to measure individual skiing behaviour, calculate skiing-relevant parameters such as angle of ascent or speed, and assess skiing ability with the specially developed and scientifically verified Carving Score. The data is transmitted to the smartphone and can be called up immediately. This was previously only possible in a laboratory. Skiers thus gain better insight into their own performance, can fine-tune their technique and thus improve their skiing experience. This innovation is an important milestone on the way to further digitally connected products. Houskapreis 2023-1. Platz: aUniFo- Salzburg Research – Der vernetzte Skischuh Watch this video on YouTube Mit dem Klick auf das Bild werden durch den mit uns gemeinsam Verantwortlichen Youtube (Google Ireland Limited) das Video abgespielt, […]

  • Post: Reducing the risk of accidents: When the ski advises you to take a break

    […] skiing in the Schladming-Dachstein ski area. The findings from the measurements in the laboratory and on the snow are used to develop algorithms for the detection of fatigue. In this way, automated feedback can be generated using training-scientific, biomechanical and sports-psychological factors coupled with know-how in sensor technology, data analysis and artificial intelligence. The researchers at the Competence Centre are also developing novel interaction concepts for how the ski can pass on its recommendations to the skiers in real time. With innovative, scientifically tested setups of sensors, algorithms and feedback systems integrated into sports materials, ski equipment becomes “intelligent”.  The research work is financed by the participating industrial companies, the research promotion agency FFG and the province of Salzburg within the framework of the COMET competence project Digital Motion led by Salzburg Research. Press release with details on the research work and the publication (in German): Ermüdung rechtzeitig erkennen: Wenn der Ski zur Hüttenpause rät

  • Post: DyMoN Summer School: Registration is open

    […] city, close to the main station on the campus of the Faculty of Digital and Analytical Sciences (Schillerstraße 30, 5020 Salzburg). During the summer school we will get to know the city during excursions and social events. The language of the event is English. The number of participants is limited to 20. Participation fee of 450 € will have to be paid prior to the event. Conference attendance, coffee breaks, a dinner and a lunch event, and all materials are covered by the participation fee. Accommodation and travelling are not included and have to be organized by participants individually. We highly recommend participants to bring along their personal laptops. Target audience In this summer school, we welcome Master and PhD students, as well as experts looking to expand their knowledge within this interdisciplinary event, with backgrounds in environmental studies, transport and urban planning, communication studies, psychology, sociology, behavioural economics, public policy studies, geography, and geoinformatics […]

  • Post: Winter service tests more climate-neutral fuel

    […] towards a more climate-neutral vehicle fleet, Leikermoser Energiehandel GmbH, in cooperation with the provincial road administration of the province of Salzburg, is conducting a test run with HVO100 fuel in winter service in winter 2022/23. From the beginning of December 2022 until the end of March 2023, a gritting and clearing vehicle of the Lungau road maintenance department will be fuelled with this alternative fuel. HVOs (Hydotreated Vegetable Oils) are synthetically produced fuels exclusively from renewable raw materials – mainly from food residues such as old frying oil. The fuel has the same effect as conventional diesel, but emits considerably fewer pollutants: CO2 emissions are said to be reduced by up to 94 percent, particulate matter emissions by up to 33 percent and carbon monoxide by up to 24 percent. Only the carbon dioxide that was already bound in the raw material is released into the atmosphere. Despite three percent higher consumption values, it […]

  • Page: Insights into our research work

    […] das Bild werden durch den mit uns gemeinsam Verantwortlichen Youtube (Google Ireland Limited) das Video abgespielt, auf Ihrem PC Skripte geladen sowie personenbezogene Daten erfasst. From basic research to applied research: I am fascinated by how we can make our lives better and easier with technology. But where there is a lot of light, there can also be a lot of shadow: that’s why it’s important to critically question technology. Non-university research has a strong connection to practice. Here I can apply my education and work with many people from different disciplines – that is very stimulating. I like the creativity that is needed for research, the international reference and the variety in project work. An interesting, varied environment and flexible, independent work! – Mag.a Dr.in Claudia Luger-Bazinger From basic research to applied research: Technologies determine our lives, through technological innovations we hope for improvements in our lives. In research, I can look behind […]

  • Publikation: Effects of physical stress in alpine skiing on psychological, physiological, and biomechanical parameters: An individual approach.

    […] fatigue processes occur that might lead to action errors associated with a higher risk of accidents and injuries. The aim of this study was to investigate the timing of changes in subjective, physiological, and biomechanical parameters during a physically demanding, standardized, non-competitive alpine skiing session. A group of 22 experienced male skiers carried out 10 runs, each lasting between 150 and 180 s, at a turn rate of 80 turns per minute with their best skiing technique. Immediately after the run, skiers reported ratings of fatigue, and other affective states. During skiing, breathing pattern and biomechanical data of the ski turns as radial force, turn duration, edge angle symmetry, and a composed motion quality score were recorded. Analyses of variances on skiers showing signs of fatigue (n =16) revealed that only the subjective data changed significantly over time: fatigue and worry increased, vitality and calm decreased. Subsequently, individual change points analyses were computed to […]

  • Erfolgsstory: Mobile Gait Analysis in Everyday Life for Prosthesis Users

    […] sock worn on the prosthesis and an inertial measurement unit (IMU). Salzburg Research was commissioned to develop an algorithm for detecting the ground contact time difference between the prosthesis and the healthy foot for this system and to test it in a study. The contact time difference is considered a decisive gait parameter in the analysis of a symmetrical gait pattern. Benefit With the study for Saphenus Medical Technology, Salzburg Research proved that the developed system provides valid data for the care of leg amputees in rehabilitation. The system further developed by Salzburg Research enables the analysis of the contact time difference as a decisive spatio-temporal gait parameter on the basis of steps recorded in everyday life. Thus, medical advice on rehabilitation can be given based on a much larger and, above all, everyday database. A visit to the clinic will no longer be necessary for prosthesis wearers in the future, as the data […]