Fraunhofer IKS works on innovative software approaches that give technical systems the intelligence they need while meeting the highest quality standards. With their expertise in the areas of adaptive systems, dependable systems and quality of service, the researchers also make a significant contribution to the success of safety-critical applications for areas such as Industry 4.0 or mobility of the future. The research focus of the institute is on resilient cognitive systems, which are a prerequisite for digital visions of the future such as autonomous systems and their interaction due to their reliable functionality.