DFKI (Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz) is the world's leading research centre for innovative software technologies based on Artificial Intelligence methods. Founded in 1988, DFKI is Germany's leading AI research institution with locations across the country and over 1,400 researchers. DFKI leads the EU Horizon Europe CORTEX2 consortium (COoperative Real-Time EXperiences with EXtended reality) developing enabling technologies for real-time cooperation through immersive environments.
Collaboration Focus
- Semantic web and knowledge graph technologies
- AI/ML for mission-critical applications
- Standards development for data interoperability
- Explainable AI and algorithmic accountability
- Avatar-based communication systems
- Extended reality cooperation technologies
Joint Initiatives
Nuwa collaborates with DFKI on:
- XRisis Humanitarian Training Platform: Integration of DFKI's Video Call Alternative Appearance technology enabling privacy-aware avatar-based video conferencing within XRisis immersive simulation platform developed and validated with Action Contre la Faim for humanitarian emergency response training
Impact
Through DFKI partnership, Nuwa accesses world-class AI and semantic web research whilst providing operational validation contexts for DFKI technologies in humanitarian operations, cultural heritage preservation, and mission-critical environments. The CORTEX2 collaboration enabled integration of DFKI's Video Call Alternative Appearance avatar technology into XRisis platform, validated through May 2025 workshop with Action Contre la Faim emergency roster personnel, demonstrating privacy-aware communication capabilities for professional training delivery. Joint publications and standards contributions advance European AI sovereignty whilst CORTEX2 consortium leadership positions DFKI as central coordinator for European extended reality research advancement.