It has research facilities in Kaiserslautern, Saarbrücken, Bremen, Oldenburg, and Osnabrück, laboratories in Berlin, Darmstadt, and Lübeck, and a branch office in Trier.
Based on application-oriented basic research, DFKI develops product functions, prototypes, and patentable solutions in the field of information and communication technology.
DFKI's research spans the full range of artificial intelligence topics, including data management and analysis, image recognition, language comprehension, virtual and augmented reality, human-machine interaction, autonomous and adaptive systems, robotics, and IT security.
By covering everything from basic research to industrial product development, DFKI aims to facilitate the transfer of AI technologies into both the economy and broader society.
The research center develops AI-driven solutions for healthcare, such as systems that assist in diagnosing and treating diseases, easing the workload for medical personnel.