Quanta, artificial intelligence and supercomputers – DLR in Ulm is conducting research into the key technologies of tomorrow: from high-precision quantum sensors for aerospace and spaceflight, tap-proof quantum communication, safe as well as secure AI development and application to high-performance computing on next-generation high-performance batteries. The DLR Quantum Computing Initiative is building prototype quantum computers together with participants from industry, business, start-ups and research.
In Albert Einstein's birthplace Ulm, the DLR develops and tests application-oriented quantum technologies and prototype quantum computers, and conducts research into solutions for secure artificial intelligence (AI) and next-generation batteries. The DLR supports the transfer of quantum technologies into industry and the market.
The DLR Institute for AI Safety and Security conducts research on the and on application-oriented and practical AI development. Security-critical systems that are concerned with operational security and protection from attack are the focus of the methods and technologies developed at the institute. Ethical, legal and societal questions are also considered and addressed alongside aspects related to security.
The DLR Institute of Quantum Technologies develops together with industry innovative, quantum-based solutions for spaceflight applications. Based on the effects of quantum physics, these enable unprecedented accuracy and security in measuring instruments and sensor systems, for example for high-precision and resilient satellite navigation and even worldwide, tap-proof quantum communication.
The DLR Quantum Computing Initiative has established a unique ecosystem for the industrialisation of quantum computing at the Ulm Innovation Centre (IZUL). Researchers, industry and start-ups are working together to develop quantum computers and software. This is where economically relevant products, services and practical applications for quantum computers are created.
The DLR Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics is researching more powerful lithium-ion batteries, post-lithium batteries and solid electrolyte batteries. Using high-performance computers as well as quantum computers, researchers model and simulate electrochemical processes in battery cells in order to increase their performance, storage capacity and lifetime.
DLR site Ulm
German Aerospace Center (DLR) Wilhelm-Runge-Straße 10
89081 Ulm Germany
DLR research in Ulm focuses on quantum technologies, AI security and next-generation batteries. Companies involved in the quantum computing initiative work in close proximity to the DLR institutes at the DLR Innovation Centre.
