Working Together for Applied AI: DFKI and Inria at the German Park at Vivatech 2026
| Human-Machine Interaction | Language & Text Understanding | Cognitive Assistants | Saarbrücken | Berlin | Press release
DFKI and Inria have been collaborating in a bilateral partnership since 2020. The focus is on joint research projects carried out by mixed teams from both organizations. Two current projects exemplify societal challenges in Germany and France and make a concrete contribution to greater social participation. The “RoGSiLT” and “NEARBY” projects will be presented at the joint booth in the German Park.
Robust AI for Sign Language Translation
RoGSiLT (Robust and Generalizable Sign Language Translation) is developing AI-based solutions for German and French Sign Language (DGS and LSF). Innovative AI methods aim to significantly improve translations between spoken language and sign language. The goal is to improve both the translation of text into sign language and the conversion of sign language from videos into written language. Modern techniques such as multimodal neural networks, self-supervised learning, and large language models are intended to overcome existing hurdles—such as limited data availability, lack of generalizability, and unnatural translations. A key component is the development of new data resources, including extensive parallel corpora of sign language videos and associated texts.
Project presentation: Wednesday, June 17, all day, Hall 7.3, Booth 3E14
Robust Brain-Computer Interfaces in Everyday Life
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) open new avenues for human-machine interaction by using brain signals to directly control technical systems. NEARBY (Noise and variability-free BCI systems for out-of-the-lab use) develops innovative BCI systems with low noise and variability that function reliably even outside the laboratory. The goal is to create robust, practical solutions that pave the way for the use of brain-computer interfaces in everyday life—for greater self-determination, efficiency, and intuitive interaction. At the conclusion of the project, the German-French team will present the current state of research.
Project presentation: Thursday and Friday, June 18–19, all day, Hall 7.3, Booth 3E14
Press contact:
Heike Leonhard, M.A.
Communications & Media, DFKI Saarbrücken
- Heike.Leonhard@dfki.de
- Phone: +49 681 85775 5390
Andreas Schepers, M.A.
Corporate Spokesman, DFKI
- Andreas.Schepers@dfki.de
- Phone: +49 30 23895 1830