The IOSB-AST

Intelligent system technology for reliable infrastructure

Fraunhofer IOSB-AST is part of the Fraunhofer Society, an internationally leading organisation specialising in applied research.

 

We spearhead strategic initiatives to address future challenges in applied systems engineering (AST), developing key technologies to design efficient, resilient and sustainable infrastructure for energy, water and industrial systems.

 

Our research and development work covers electrical engineering, robotics, information and communication technology, and technical cybernetics.

 

We prioritise social benefits, the competitiveness of our customers, and user satisfaction.

Fraunhofer IOSB-AST in facts and figures

3 locations

Fraunhofer IOSB's main location is in Ilmenau. The organisation also has a research group in Görlitz and a stake in the Fraunhofer Center in Rostock.

130 employees

We have more than 130 colleagues working to advance cutting-edge research in the fields of cognitive energy systems, embedded intelligent systems, and underwater robotics.

13 million euros

In 2025, our budget amounted to €13 million for the operation and investment of Fraunhofer IOSB-AST.

Board of directors

Scientific cooperation

Ilmenau University of Technology:

  • Electrical power supply
  • Process optimization
  • Energy use optimization
  • System analysis

Schmalkalden University of Applied Science:

  • Faculty of Electrical Engineering

Memberships in the Fraunhofer Alliances

  • Fraunhofer Alliance SysWasser
  • Fraunhofer Alliance Energy
  • Fraunhofer Alliance Big Data
  • Fraunhofer Alliance Embedded Systems