Artificial Intelligence
The software of the future is intelligent. We help to evaluate and efficiently use the methods and technologies from the research field Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Artificial Intelligence at inovex
Artificial intelligence is a large field which encompasses all those digital systems designed to behave like human beings. These systems are, however, capable of performing only specific, narrowly defined tasks, rather than genuinely comprehending and empathising with the full spectrum of human behaviour. If a system can perceive excerpts of reality, evaluate options, make decisions, and trigger meaningful actions like a human being, it is an AI system.
At inovex, our AI research is focused on three core areas: processing visual input using computer vision, facilitating computer-aided communication using natural language processing, and bundling application areas in robotics.
An interdisciplinary team of experts
inovex has assembled a large team of proven experts in artificial intelligence. Over 100 inovexperts already work in the field of Data Management & Analytics, which also encompasses the enabling, related technologies and methods. Thanks to our broad and in-depth expertise, we are able to transform challenging and complex tasks in these disciplines into productive solutions.
Strategic Consulting
We help you to integrate artificial intelligence successfully and sustainably into your processes and products. To this end, our experts work with you to develop the best approach for getting your project off the ground.
Hands-On Expertise
There are projects – particularly when it comes to AI – where in-house expertise is simply not sufficient. We are happy to support you by contributing our experience and helping to build up expertise within your organisation for the long term.
AI Task Force
We are happy to support you with our interdisciplinary teams of experts – working seamlessly together, in a spirit of partnership and with complete transparency – so that you can focus entirely on your core competencies.
Know-How Transfer and Coaching
We enable your teams to work with AI confidently and independently. As well as offering concise AI training sessions to get you started quickly, we support you through our Agentic Coding Coaching programme, working alongside you in your day-to-day project work.
Generative AI
EXPLORATORY WORK WITH AIGenerative AI has recently made a name for itself with AI-driven image generation via DALL-E and text generation via GPT-3. We take a wide-ranging look at the opportunities that Generative AI holds for enterprises. We take an exploratory approach that starts with feasibility studies, continues with product discovery and proof of concepts, and finally leads to a new project.
In an internal research project, we are working on the cutting edge of language models. Here we continue to build our technical understanding and work on the effective use of the large language models. We are happy to pass on the knowledge we have generated in this way in the form of workshops.
Prompt Engineering
Customized prompt solutionsConversational AI such as chatbots or digital assistants, text and document understanding as well as automated content creation: Prompt Engineering enables the effective and targeted control of generative AI models. We help you to identify potential use cases for your company and implement them using generative AI models.
Computer Vision
RECOGNISING AND UNDERSTANDING IMAGE CONTENTOur AI offerings are closely linked to the machine-based algorithmic processing of sensory input, i.e. the perception, analysis, and further processing of spoken and written language, as well as of images and videos. Examples of use cases include scanning and interpreting vehicle registration documents, POS receipts, and similar items in order to improve the user experience.
In the field of self-driving vehicles, AI solutions can use videos and images to detect obstacles. Initial approaches have also been made in using neural networks to predict whether or not a pedestrian intends to cross the street.
Computer vision is also used in industrial processes. During automatic optical inspections, it enables the fast, consistent, and complete monitoring of industrial products – around the clock. In this context, computer vision does not necessarily operate with ordinary coloured images. Instead, it can be combined with any imaging technique. Multispectral cameras, for example, can be used to reveal the chemical properties of materials, while x-ray sensors can be used to see inside objects and 3D sensors can be used to identify their shapes.
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION IN TEXT AND SPEECHNatural Language Processing enables the automated resolution of text- and speech-based problems. These range from seemingly simple tasks like predicting a missing word in a cloze text to complex challenges like translating or summarising texts.
Typical customer questions include “How can key information be filtered out of long texts – such as contracts – without someone having to read the text?” and “How can text information be automatically visualised?”
Our services range from implementing proofs of concept to developing productive systems. inovex experts are currently intensively researching the possibilities offered by using neural networks to process texts in order to handle linguistically complex customer data records more efficiently.
Robotics
MANIPULATION AND MOVEMENTOther typical uses for artificial intelligence include evaluating social media posts and performing sentiment analyses. It is also deployed in AI-based data products such as recommender systems, voice assistants, and voice APIs — and even in robotic arms and robots. We are, for example, working on human-like robotics solutions such as Pepper and Nao, which are able to interact with people and are used, for example, in retail environments.
Our Offering
AI and Machine Learning in Production
In industry, especially in production, too much data is produced to be processed by humans. AI solutions can be used to intelligently process these huge data volumes and to derive knowledge from them. inovex has been successfully implementing this data science for manufacturing companies for many years. We will ensure that your machine learning models are implemented reliably, reproducibly, stably and scalably.
AI and Machine Learning Research
inovex maintains very close contacts with universities and research institutions. We are constantly working on the very latest research topics, enabling our senior data scientists to support you in all your projects. Whether you want to set up an AI lab or develop advanced models such as abstract text summarisation, segmentation, keyword extraction and automated visual inspection models, we will give you an overview of the current level of research and technology, perform a feasibility study, and implement your ideas.
AI Gateway: Consulting and Integration
A centralized AI gateway provides a solution to rising AI costs, unclear access rights and the risk of vendor lock-in. We offer vendor-neutral support with product selection, integrating the right solution into your infrastructure, and enabling your team to use it. You benefit from data governance and compliance, full cost control and maximum flexibility for your AI users.
AI in Industry
Artificial intelligence can be used in industrial settings to quickly and reliably identify problems and weak points in machinery. We will help you set up predictive maintenance solutions and automate your quality assurance processes (predictive quality). Contact us to see how we can assist you.
AI Proof of Concepts and Prototypes
Do you have a specific business problem for which you want to develop an AI solution? We will be happy to evaluate your ideas by carrying out a proof of concept assessment using your data.
AI Product Discovery Workshops and Design Sprints
Many companies first want to understand where in their value chain AI can be used to give them a head start. In order to help companies identify these points in a structured manner and to determine the initial starting points for solution concepts, we offer special AI Product Discovery workshops, which are aimed at either Product Managers or specialist experts and data scientists. We can work with you to use an AI product prototype and Design Sprints to collect customer feedback and gain tremendous insights in just five days. This process enables weeks’ and months’ worth of progress to be achieved in a matter of days, thus enabling a far-reaching understanding of any problems by gathering direct feedback from internal customers in the cross-functional team.
Cloud AI
All leading cloud providers now offer AI services. We will help you to understand and make the most of the opportunities offered by MLaaS (Machine Learning as a Service) APIs.
Data Strategy and AI Integration
The use of data and artificial intelligence has become a strategic success factor for companies. Whether your company is an SME, a major corporation, or a startup, we can help you remain competitive and innovative by assisting you in making your data usable and leveraging it to add value.
Deep Learning & AI Consulting – Model Clinic
Developing reproducible machine-learning models requires both high-quality code and a considerable amount of experience. If you have already taken the first steps towards using machine learning but now need support, we will be happy to advise you. Our expertise also includes interpreting and understanding the behaviour of models.
Developing Algorithms in Python, Scala und Java
In order to facilitate machine learning, algorithms must be developed. Our experts combine mathematical algorithmic approaches with professional software development.
Trainings and Coachings
For years now, inovex has been offering Apache Spark training courses containing machine learning modules. We have now teamed up with consulting experts from our partner Königsweg to include Python training courses. Upon request, we can also design practical in-house training courses for your company on AI, machine learning or deep learning with PyTorch, Tensorflow or NLP.
Case Studies
Artificial Intelligence
mobile.de: Use Cases for Online Portal Recommendations Using Data Products
mobile.de is a marketplace for the buying and selling of vehicles. Every month, the web platform draws 13.5 million visitors who can choose from the more than 1.6 million vehicles on offer. Each visit to the platform creates a stream of data which contains information about the demand for particular vehicles, the quality of the vehicles for sale, and user requirements. mobile.de wants to use this data to continuously improve the user experience for both vehicle sellers and purchasers.
READ CASE STUDYH-Hotels Gruppe: Platform search and automatic content linking
Making quick and easy room reservations through the H-Hotels website is one of the key digital assets for the company’s business model. Together with inovex, H-Hotels have now set themselves the goal of automatically making the existing website content searchable using the latest search technologies in order to further enhance the platform’s usability for customers.
READ CASE STUDYbeyerdynamic: Headphone Production 4.0
beyerdynamic has stood for high-end headphones, microphones and conference systems since 1924. The products manufactured by the company, which is headquartered in Heilbronn, Germany, deliver audio technology with outstanding sound quality. As a leading audio brand, beyerdynamic integrates innovation into both its audio-technology products themselves and its production processes. It was for one of their innovative production projects that beyerdynamic leveraged inovex’s expertise.
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