Participation in the TRAI 25 in Paris

In November, Prof Dr Norbert Huber represented the Department of Environmental Engineering (UT) at the renowned TRAI 25 conference in Paris. The event focussed on the TRIZ methodology and its exciting combination with artificial intelligence (AI). TRIZ is an internationally recognised method for developing innovative solutions to technical challenges - previously used primarily in groups, but now increasingly supported by AI.

Together with a team of 14 experts, Dr N. Huber conducted a benchmark experiment. The aim was to answer the question: How helpful is AI in developing creative and innovative solutions? A particularly demanding coating step in the production of lithium-ion batteries served as an example - a process that significantly determines the quality and costs of the cells.

The results are promising: the use of AI can significantly reduce the amount of labour and time required from highly qualified specialists. However, the question of the quality of the ideas - assessed in terms of feasibility, usefulness and novelty - remains open. There were differences here between the assessments of experts and AI systems. Conclusion: AI is a valuable tool, but more in-depth studies are needed to definitively clarify its role in creative processes.

With this research, Dr N. Huber is making an important contribution to the future of industrial innovation - a future in which humans and AI break new ground together.

Info box: What is TRIZ?

TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) is a systematic methodology for developing innovative solutions to technical problems. It is based on the analysis of millions of patents and identifies recurring patterns in order to promote creative approaches. TRIZ is used in many industries - from mechanical engineering to electronics - and is gaining new momentum through its combination with AI.

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