Peer-to-Peer Network Meeting AI at the Cognitive Systems Lab

Prof. Schultz, spokesperson for the UBRA lead project "Artificial Intelligence", opened the event with an introduction to biosignals, comparing their application in traditional and AI-based systems. She emphasized that while AI has already successfully simulated various human senses, crucial capabilities such as social understanding and emotional empathy are missing. She also provided an overview of the sensor technologies currently in use.

The highlight of the talk was the presentation of the project "Biosignals-HUB: Biosignal Sensors for Human-Centered AI @ University of Bremen", led by Prof. Schultz. Over a period of four years, this initiative focuses on developing innovative biosignal devices and establishing a high-performance infrastructure. The goal is to capture and interpret multimodal biosignals, enabling future AI systems to better adapt to human users' needs. The Biosignals-HUB is supported with €2.9 million in funding from the State of Bremen and an additional €1.9 million from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Matthew White, a research associate at CSL, presented the planned operational steps of the Biosignals-HUB project. The first part involves selecting suitable biosignal devices, including EEG headbands, smart glasses, fitness wristbands, ECGs, hearing aids and a centralized receiver for data storage and transmission. These devices must be capable of discreetly and comfortably capturing biosignals in everyday life while remaining intuitive to use. The second part focuses on establishing a robust data storage infrastructure, enabling intensive data analysis. A dedicated GPU-server infrastructure will be set up at the University of Bremen, ensuring local data storage and processing without reliance on international cloud services.

Additionally, the project aims to collaborate with existing initiatives, including Digihero, HERAZ, Lifespan AI, projects at the AI Center for Health Care. Ongoing knowledge exchange and idea sharing within the UBRA network will remain a central component of the project implementation. Following the presentation, an interactive Q&A session and discussion already provided valuable professional impulses and opinions regarding the Biosignals-HUB. A networking get-together concluded the event, offering participants further opportunities for exchange.