Rust is designed to help programmers avoid mistakes that could cause programs to crash or be unsafe. In contrast, C++ gives more control but also makes it easier to make dangerous mistakes. Python, on the other hand, is very easy to write but can be slower because it has a garbage collector that cleans up memory for you. Rust gives a balance: it’s fast like C++ but safer and more predictable, making it great for big, complex systems where both performance and reliability are

In the first interview of 2024, our software developer Sebastian Baake talks about his career from studying engineering informatics at the Technical University of Ilmenau, the recruitment process and his work on various projects at Spleenlab. Just watch the video to learn more.

1) Mr Schamuhn, as the founder of Airial Robotics and a board member of the UAV DACH Association, you are a pioneer and proven expert in unmanned aviation in Germany. How important are computer vision algorithms for unmanned BVLOS flights? In my opinion, this technical solution is a fundamental building block for eliminating a major shortcoming in the execution of BVLOS flights. Computer vision algorithms can make a significant contribution to solving the operator’s situati

Dezember 11, 2023 10:43 am On Thursday, 7 December, our annual Christmas party took place at #Spleenlab. This year we visited the Christmas market in Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia, to enjoy the legendary mulled wine and a few sweets.

In this interview, our CBDO & Vice President of Engineering, Dr. Juergens Hess, talks about his educational background, living in the Bay Area, working at NVIDIA automotive group and the final step to Spleenlab. We are proud to have been able to attract such an experienced engineer to join our team. Just watch the video to learn more.

1) What is your academic career like? What did you do before Spleenlab? My academic career includes a Master’s degree in Engineering Computer Science from TU Ilmenau with specialization in Cognitive Systems and Robotics. Before joining Spleenlab, I worked at Easterngraphics where I was involved in image classification, search engine development, backend and frontend development, and synthetic data generation.

How can fully automated locomotion be enabled in a cost-effective and safe manner while minimizing the use for sensor technology and the effort for data labeling? A new and groundbreaking approach is monocular depth estimation, which in combination with a deep learning approach can enable exactly this.

In our latest interview, Ashwanth Ravi, Software Engineer – Robotics, talks about his educational background, his passions and work at Spleenlab. He describes how AI software can play a fundamental role in the future of autonomous flying and driving vehicles and what could be possible in the next years.

1) What is Windrove’s work like in Hamburg? What is its significance for the drone location in Germany and Europe? Our daily work actually consists a lot of connecting people from the drone economy with each other. In the Hamburg metropolitan region alone, for example, there are many innovation projects that deal with U-Space, vertiports, automation or defense, so that an exchange among each other is always fruitful. As a network, we are a neutral contact for the community a

An important factor for safer autonomous travel is minimising the risks that can lead to accidents. One major risk is the loss of satellite-based positioning signals (GNSS signal). Especially indoors and when flying out of sight and in rough terrain, a loss of connection can be fatal. In the best case, a homecoming function is activated, but an uncontrolled crash is also a likely scenario...

Today we’re introducing a new format. We present our coworkers in short interview stories to give an insight into our company Spleenlab GmbH, starting with Dr. Ralf Seidler, a Senior Software Engineer based in our office in Jena.

DLR’s Johann Dauer discusses AI in drones, BVLOS flight, certification challenges, and the role of KI4Flight in advancing autonomous aviation in Germany.

1) For years, you have been one of the leading experts on aerospace in Germany and beyond. Drones, air cabs, automated and pilotless flight systems. The world of flight is on the move. What has changed the most in the last 5 years from your point of view? The most significant change in the flight world has definitely been the many creative ideas about air cabs. But also the intensive search for business fields for the civil use of drones has really shaken up the scene. One c