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How can artificial intelligence be effectively transitioned from research to real-world use? At Hannover Messe 2026, the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) will demonstrate how AI solutions can be deployed in an economically viable, socially responsible, and technologically autonomous way. From April 20 to 24, DFKI will showcase practical AI technologies and transfer methods in Hall 11, Booth B30, as well as at partner booths, thereby strengthening Germany as an innovation hub and bridging scientific excellence and practical application.
DFKI will present modern AI approaches applicable across various domains. Intelligent robotic systems support resource extraction on the Moon and simulate weightlessness, proving equally effective in logistics for industrial goods. As assistance and decision-support tools, AI technologies demonstrate their utility in diverse fields: from medical diagnostics and therapies to business decision-making and legal contract review. Additionally, AI systems model and optimize complex processes – such as those in medium-sized manufacturing firms or hospital emergency rooms – contributing significantly to increased efficiency, transparency, and quality assurance.
“There has never been a better time to invest in industrial and European AI. The necessary infrastructure is being built in Europe, and we have the ideas. Anyone who isn't yet using AI to enhance products and processes should do so now, or risk losing their competitive edge. In the areas of Trusted AI, space, and healthcare, we are already experiencing the value AI provides.”
Professor Antonio Krüger, Scientific Director and CEO of DFKI
The strategic innovation fields of Trusted AI, Health AI, and Space AI define DFKI's main themes at Hannover Messe.
Trusted AI stands for transparent, secure, and compliant AI systems throughout the entire lifecycle – from data collection to practical application. Its goal is to build trust as the foundation for creating economic value and to actively help shape European standards. Trusted AI ensures that AI systems can be verified, robust, and securely certified – for autonomous systems, critical infrastructure, and industrial processes. DFKI develops methods and standards that combine security, explainability, and sovereignty.
With Health AI, DFKI integrates cutting-edge AI methods into medical practice – from diagnostics and personalized therapy to intelligent assistance systems in care and rehabilitation. DFKI combines image processing, signal analysis, and clinical expertise – for more efficient patient care and life-saving pattern recognition.
In space exploration, AI is reaching its full potential: robotics, real-time data analysis, and mission control. Space AI opens new horizons for autonomous systems, satellite data utilization, and resilient infrastructure. These advancements not only strengthen Europe’s role in space exploration but also boost industry, environmental monitoring, and supply systems on Earth. DFKI solutions for Earth observation and extraterrestrial exploration can be easily adapted to address challenges on Earth.
In the stage program at Hannover Messe, DFKI researchers will discuss key future topics such as AI gigafactories and the path to technological sovereignty, agentic AI and resilient factories, trustworthy AI as the foundation of Europe’s digital sovereignty, mobile robots for extraterrestrial use, physical AI in rehabilitation, and industrial AI in a transnational context.
All exhibits, presentations, and masterclasses:
http://www.dfki.de/en/web/news-media/events/hannover-messe-2026
Press contact:
Jennifer Oberhofer
Communications & Media, DFKI
Jennifer.Oberhofer@dfki.de
Phone: +49 541 386050 7088
Heike Leonhard
Communications & Media, DFKI
Heike.Leonhard@dfki.de
Phone: +49 681 85775 5390
https://www.dfki.de/en/web/news-media/events/hannover-messe-2026
DFKI at the 2026 Hannover Messe
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