The development of innovative methods, processes, services and products as part of R&D projects is essential in order to respond appropriately to the challenges of our fast-moving world.

R&D is therefore a core component of IABG Geospatial Solutions and an integral part of all our national and international activities, for example in the technology assessment of automation & AI and meeting the customer needs of ESA, the EU and the World Bank.

Always of central importance: the very close cooperation with research institutions and industry partners.

Areas of application include developing answers to particularly complex questions such as the possibilities of adapting to climate change, developing low-emission energy generation, emergency management or establishing a modern transport infrastructure.

Vast amounts of data, collected from sensors on small satellites in low LEO orbit or HAPS platforms in the lower stratosphere, can be efficiently analyzed using AI and/or processed for edge computing. By fusing sensor information, we unlock entirely new possibilities for addressing individual challenges in an efficient and customer-centric manner

The availability of open-source data, such as that generated through social media, continues to grow steadily. We leverage this data to enrich remote sensing information with in-situ data, validate Earth observation data, or geolocate information from open sources. In an era where misinformation on social media is increasingly prevalent, we apply AI algorithms to extract posts and validate reports with independent remote sensing and OSINT data, ensuring credibility and accuracy.

Current projects in which R&D plays a major role:

- AI applications: KIHBA, Orsia, ONEO, IpsSAT, BeechSAT

- Propaganda Awareness

- Video analysis project: Recognition of persons, etc.