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Where laboratory results become systems ready for industrial use.
In collaborative projects funded by the EU/ERDF and the BMBF, we develop image processing and edge AI in partnership with Fraunhofer Institutes and industry partners, from the feasibility stage through to the pilot plant.
Research as a Competitive Advantage
Early Access to Technology
Access to processes and methods long before they become commercially available.
Qualified Networks
Direct collaboration with Fraunhofer Institutes, small and medium-sized enterprises, and users.
Application-Oriented Development
Development based on real-world use cases rather than isolated demonstrators.
Proven Scalability
A significant leap in maturity level from TRL 4–5 to TRL 7 in an industrial environment.
TIME: AI-Based Inline Monitoring for Battery Electrode Production
Laser Speckle Photometry Meets Edge AI: From TRL 5 to TRL 7 in an Industrial Pilot Plant.
- Laser Speckle Photometry (LSP) for Noncontact Surface Inspection of Moving Electrode Foil
- Inline detection of agglomerates and coating defects during the continuous production process
- Edge AI inference directly at the camera, without a server connection and with zero latency
- Trained detection models with confidence scores for each individual finding
- Integration with the line control system for real-time ejection of defective parts
- Electrode quality determines the safety, performance, and service life of the cell
- Early defect detection significantly reduces scrap and material costs
- 100% inline inspection instead of random sampling in the lab
- Scaling to industrial conveyor belt speeds
- Contribution to sovereign European battery cell manufacturing
Laser speckle image with AI detection of agglomerates on the battery foil, with each finding assigned its own confidence value.
In-Line Quality Assurance in Battery Electrode Manufacturing
KoSiNuS: Safe Perception Systems for Autonomous Mobile Machines
Grünspecht Vision Labs develops the image processing unit and the environment detection capabilities of the overall system.
- Image Processing Unit for the Fusion of Camera and Sensor Data
- Environment recognition in unstructured outdoor areas such as fields, forests, and open terrain
- Reliable object and person detection under varying lighting conditions
- Integration into the safety framework of the shared control chain
- Edge-enabled inference for mobile machines without continuous network connectivity
- TP1 · Design and Construction of the Image Processing Unit
- TP1 · Data Collection and Model Training for Environment Recognition
- TP2 · Integration into the Autonomy and Safety Chain
- TP2 · Testing in Real-World Machine Operation
- Validation of the safety concept in collaboration with consortium partners
KoSiNuS System Architecture: Sensor fusion, environmental perception, safety framework, and control chain extending to steering, propulsion, and braking.
Safe Environment Perception for Autonomous Mobile Machinery
What We Bring to Projects
Not basic research, but applied development that meets industry standards.
Real-Time Image Processing
From raw data acquisition to trained AI, for quality inspection, defect detection, and object classification under industrial conditions.
Intelligence Right at the Sensor
Embedded systems with GPU/TPU support for low-latency AI inference, without reliance on the cloud, even in safety-critical environments.
Reliable Systems
Safety frameworks, functional safety, and validation under real-world outdoor conditions as prerequisites for autonomous machines.
From Component to Complete System
Interfaces, data management, and pilot line integration: GSVL brings solutions into running production processes.
Research Requires Trust
Genuine collaboration on an equal footing with institutions and industry partners who share the same standards.
- Joint kick-off meetings and regular on-site project meetings
- Testing under real-world conditions, not just in the lab
- Clear roles within the consortium: GSVL is responsible for image processing & edge AI
- Transparent communication with funding agencies (BMBF, SAB, EU)
- Results are directly incorporated into products and services
KoSiNuS Project Kickoff
Fraunhofer IVI · Dresden
TIME Project Meeting
Fraunhofer FFB · Münster
Services that solve your problem.
Automated Optical Inspection
Catch defects before they get expensive.
Feasibility Study
Minimize risks before you invest.
Test Benches
Custom-made instead of off-the-shelf.
Edge Device / Edge AI
Real-time, right at the machine.
Image Processing Software and AI
Reliable embedded and application software.
Intuitive User Interfaces
Operate complex systems with ease.