CTU-CRAS-NORLAB team won silver at the DARPA SubT Challenge in the virtual competition and finished sixth in the competition of real robots.

Jan Drchal and his colleagues are developing a tool for journalists that will enable automatic fact-checking. How do the algorithm's neural networks work? Why are tweets suitable for fact-checking? And what is a so-called "ground truth"? Find out in the recent article on Lupa.cz.

How can wearables assist patients in the rehabilitation after Covid-19? Find out in the recently broadcasted show at the Czech Radio (ČRo Radiožurnál) where our researcher Miroslav Bureš introduced the multidisciplinary TERESA project.

The experts from the TERESA project (TEleREhabilitation Self-training Assistant) were interviewed for the Czech Radio (ČRo Plus) on July 29, 2021.

How did we upgrade our robodog SPOT and why did we decide not to name it? Find out in the latest article on the Czech Radio (ČRo). 

The Digital Triage Assistant project was featured on Czech Television - ČT24 on July 2, 2021.

Read the latest interview with our researcher Veronica Valeros, where she talks about the Civilsphere project, women in STEM and other security-related topics!

Master student and researcher Kamila Babayeva received the Stanislav Hanzl Award.

Nowcasting is used by meteorologists to forecast the current weather. This topic was introduced to the Czech Television by our researcher Antonín Komenda, whose startup Meandair is specialized in nowcasting. Read more about the method that requires mathematical modeling and the use of supercomputers.

One algorithm decides about a loan, another prevents fraud when applying for it. Martin Rehák talked to Hospodářské noviny (Víkend) about the use of artificial intelligence in finances.

Immunologist Karel Drbal from IDA research group was interviewed by Aktuálně.cz about the Covid-19 vaccination, its efficiency and strategy for distribution. 

In the new interview for CzechCrunch, Director of the AI Center Michal Pěchouček outlines how the protection of user's identity could help in the fight against fake news.

Even brain implants will one day need a quality mental antivirus. Our director Michal Pěchouček would like to take part in its development. Read an extensive interview about security, military research and the innovation potential of the Czech Republic that was published in the magazine Modern Economic Diplomacy and info.cz.

Our joint project with ŠKODA AUTO is featured in the latest issue of the university magazine TecniCall which focused on Industry 4.0.

The diploma thesis by Šimon Mandlík was awarded in two competitions (IT Spy and Best Diploma Thesis by Qminers). Congratulations!

Michal Pěchouček, Head of AI Center, was a guest in Forbes Byznys podcast where he talked about the current state of the Czech educational system and how schools prepare students for the future job market.

Michal Pěchouček, Head of AI Center, talked to the Ekonom magazine about the important impact AI has on the businesses, especially on the very existence of the middle management.

Karel Drbal, a prominent immunologist working in our IDA research group, presented his views on the pandemic on ČT24 (national television). He was interviewed together with other academics by excellent Daniel Stach in his show Zěme v nouzi (Country in need).

Our students, Jakub Sláma, Jindřiška Deckerová and Jiří Kubík, placed 2nd in the virtual challenge Aviation ISAC Collegiate CTF Competition focusing on aviation cybersecurity. Congratulations!

Deník N interviewed Karel Drbal from the Intelligent Data Analysis research group about the current Covid-19 pandemic covering his thoughts on immunity being formed under the face masks.

"Production workers are already being replaced by AI-powered systems," says Michal Pěchouček, Head of AI Center, in the interview for Svět průmyslu.

Jan Faigl, Head of Computational Robotics Lab, was interviewed for Avast blog about the influence of the pandemic on research work and what he does to prepare his students for professional life after graduation.

Michal Pěchouček, Head of AI Center, was interviewed for the Poprvé podcast (Hospodářské noviny). He talked about his passion for math, the beginnings of his career or how he managed to build one of the top AI research centers in the country. Tune in!

A hybrid navigation system, which we are developing together with the startup AgentFly Technologies, should be ready by the end of this year. It will provide navigation to autonomous vehicles when there is no GPS signal. Find out how our localization algorithms work in the article at BusinessInfo.cz.

Among others, Pražský deník also reported about our autonomous robots training in the cave complex Býčí skála.

The online newspaper iDnes.cz reported about our trip to Býčí skála, a cave complex where we tested our autonomous robots. This activity should prepare us for the next round of DARPA competition and real-life rescue missions.

Our robots are exploring the caves in Moravský kras. The national TV (ČESKÁ TELEVIZE) just did a report about this project on which we cooperate with the Department of Cybernetics.

Our robotics team is doing an exploration of the cave complex Býčí skála. Read more about how we use drones and ground robots to get into unapproachable places on the Orobotice.cz website.

CTU-CRAS group that won the DARPA SubT Challenge among the non-sponsored teams received the award for Project of the Year 2019 at the AI Awards ceremony. Also, our joint conference with Avast CyberSec & AI Prague won Event of the Year 2019. Read more about the competition in the new article at iHNed.cz.

E15.cz introduced our joint robotics project with AgentFly Technologies. The goal of this cooperation, supported by the Czech Technological Agency, is to develop a unique navigation system for autonomous drones and cars that will be independent of GNSS.

AIC director Michal Pěchouček wrote a commentary on the prejudices of algorithms and possible misuse of AI in society in the current issue of Forbes NEXT. 

The FreMEn contra COVID project received a Special Award and 700 000 CZK at the Hack the Crisis virtual hackathon organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic and CzechInvest.

As part of the Příběhy našich sousedů (Stories of Our Neighbors) project, young students from ZŠ Červený vrch filmed a short video with our researcher Božena Mannová. They captured Boženka's amazing story and the challenges she faced throughout the uneasy Czech history. The project is an activity of the recognized non-profit Post Bellum.

Our cybersecurity researcher Veronica Valeros (Stratosphere Lab) was featured in the new series Women in Cyber, part of the award-winning Cybersecurity Effectiveness Podcast. She is among 45 recognized experts, leaders and changemakers in the field of security. Listen to her episode People Skills: Making Changes in the Community. 

Fortune magazine reached out to Michal Pěchouček to interview him on the topic of cybercriminals adapting to coronavirus.

Hospodářské noviny (iHNed.cz) wrote about the large investment in Resistant AI, Martin Rehák's startup that aims to protect fintech clients against attacks on their AI systems.

How to prevent manipulation with artificial intelligence? That was the topic of Forbes article about Resistant AI, a startup founded by our researcher Martin Rehák that received a large investment from Index and Credo Ventures.

Michal Pěchouček was interviewed by the British Verdict about his new role as Avast's CTO and emerging technologies in the field of security.

TechCrunch reported about the $2.75M investment in Martin Rehák's startup Resistant AI. The company sells an additional layer of protection that’s specifically designed for tightening security around automated functions such as credit risk scoring and anti-money laundering by using tech to detect fake documents that feed such systems.

Tomáš Krajník from the chronorobotics laboratory introduced our Covid-19 project Fremen contra COVID on the Czech TV (April 25). Find out more about this activity and download our app FreMEn Adviser to plan your day with minimal risk of crowded places!

Tomáš Krajník introduced our new project FreMEn contra COVID in an online discussion organized by Paralelní Polis. Watch the recording and find out more about the developed app that uses spatio-temporal models to deploy social distancing measures.

Pražský deník wrote an article on our new app FreMEn Adviser (Nebojsa) that helps its users avoid crowds and follow the social distancing measures. 

Jakub Sláma, researcher in AI Center and master student of Cybernetics and Robotics program, was interviewed by ČT24 about our new initiative for automated Covid-19 testing process. We cooperate on the project with CIIRC, Faculty of Natural Science Charles University and Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry AS CR. If everything runs well, we might deploy our algorithm in Motol hospital. Watch at 0:15:39.

Tomáš Krajník and Jan Bláha were interviewed by Lupa.cz about our new FreMEn contra COVID projet that aims to implement the measures of social distancing via a recommending app. When should you visit places to avoid crowds? Read the article and find out how we determine that.

Karel Drbal from IDA research group advised the readers of Echo.24 how to fight the coronavirus pandemic: It is essential to inform, test as much as possible and isolate only the ones infected and the risk groups, so that we can treat as few severe patients with COVID-19 as possible.

Mortality from coronavirus will eventually be comparable to seasonal flu, says the immunologist and IDA researcher Karel Drbal in his new interview for iHNed.cz.

Karel Drbal from IDA research group talked on the renowned DVTV show about the Covid-19 pandemic. Apart from his interest in data science, Karel is also recognized as a leading immunologist expert. Through his scientific background, he offers an interesting and rather unusual insight into the current situation.

CTU-CRAS group that won the DARPA SubT Challenge among the non-sponsored teams received the award for Project of the Year 2019 at the AI Awards ceremony. Also, our joint conference with Avast CyberSec & AI Prague won Event of the Year 2019.  article at iHNed.cz.

How does coronavirus behave compared to other pandemic diseases and what can we do to protect ourselves in the long run? Immunologist and data scientist Karel Drbal who joined our department in 2019 (IDA group) answered in an extensive interview for Echo24.cz.

Aktuálně.cz interviewed Tomáš Krajník and Jan Bláha about the FreMEn contra COVID project which aims to protect people against coronavirus by developing a social distancing app.

How to avoid crowds and queues in shops? Our new app will tell you by analyzing anonymous data of concentration and making the best schedule to run your arrends. Find out more about our FreMEn contra COVID project on Lidovky.cz.

Tomáš Krajník introduced our new project FreMEn contra COVID on Český rozhlas (Czech Radio). Listen to his interview to find out how to maintain social distancing with our new app.

The spring issue of Forbes NEXT offers an interview with our researcher Michal Čáp who is developing self-driving trucks in Boston-based startup iSee and a commentary by Michal Pěchouček about AI ethics in medicine.

Jan Bayer developed a software for an autonomous walking robot that could save human lives in the future when deployed in rescue missions. Read about this project in the TechEdu magazine (page 4-6).

How does our brain change due to technological evolution and the tools we use? Michal Pěchouček, Director of AI Center, was quoted by Aktuálně.cz which reported about the NF Neuron conference Science Fueling Modern Business.

TV Prima reported about our success at MBZIRC 2020 where we won the first place thanks to our autonomous drones and a ground robot. Watch the full story at 37:46.

Our cross-department team won at the DARPA Subterranean Challenge Urban Circuit among self-funded teams and scored 3rd overall. This marks a great succes for the Czech robotics research!

Czech TV reported about our PhD student Jan Bayer who won IT SPY competition with his software for autonomous walking robot (hexapod) and successfully tested it at DARPA SubTChallenge where we won among self-funded teams.

We won the first place at MBZIRC 2020! Our autonomous drones and ground robots in Abu Dhabi have once again proved to be the world leaders.

Michal Pěchouček, director of our AI Center, talked to the LP Life online magazine about the transformation of labour market, threats the AI tech poses and Prague as future AI superhub.

Blesk newspaper interviewed Viliam Lisý about research in AI, its resemblance to a human brain and future opportunities this tool can bring.

Ladislav Serédi received the Best Teacher Award from the Dean of FEE CTU.

Our PhD student Jan Bayer won the IT SPY competition with his diploma thesis in robotics.

Deník N talked to Michal Pěchouček about artificial intelligence, school mathematics, the impact of photography on the climate crisis and the dilemma between security and freedom - which he believes is not really a dilemma.

One of the largest Argentine newspaper Clarín reported about our researchers Sebastián and Veronica who lead the cybersecurity Stratosphere Lab titled “Story of the Argentine couple who runs a global laboratory from Europe to fight against viruses and fake news.”

Martin Schaefer presented his smart mobility research at Studenta Automotive Party (November 28). More about his thoughts on ride sharing in selfdriving cars can be found in this conference report.

Beautigul profile on Thomas O'Hara who moved to Prague to pursue an engineering degree at FEE CTU while working as a researcher in our Stratosphere Lab.

Head of our AI Center Michal Pěchouček was interviewed for the notable Respekt magazine about the influence of AI on our everyday life and freedom of decesion making. 

Our joint lab with Avast titled Avast AI and Cybersecurity Laboratory (AAICL) got the attention of the CzechCrunch website!

Our cybersecurity experts Veronica Valeros and Sebastián García were interviewed by Hospodářské noviny (print issue) about Argentina, women in IT and the responsibility of scientific research.

Our researcher Niklas Heim receives the best thesis awards from the Danish Society for Computer Science.

Branislav Bošanský participated in a panel "Computing and Games: Look into the Future" at GameSec 2019, where his co-authored paper received an award for Outstanding Student Paper.

Our department received ICPC Alumni Award for organizing the ICPC contests.

Jonathan Ledgard gave an interview about "climate anxiety", digital identity of animals and imagination as a solution to many problams of humanity. 

Michal Pěchouček as the new Avast's CTO gave an interview for Hospodářské Noviny together with his boss, Avast's CEO Ondřej Vlček.

Michal Pěchouček, head of our AI center, talked to Český Rozhlas Plus about the importance of critical thinking, values of our university and different ways to measure scientific impact.

Even the popular Honest Guide recommends studying in the Czech Republic. Check out their new video with our graduate Denis Rozumnyi.

Viliam Lisý was interviewd by Mall TV about AI-based algorithm that defeated human players in Poker for the first time. He developed it with fellow researchers from Prague (CTU, Charles University) and University of Alberta. 

Michal Pěchouček was a guest at a famous Czech talk show Na Plovárně hosted by Marek Eben. 

Our visiting professor Jonathan Ledgard was interviewed by The New Yorker and shared his thoughts on the importance of imagination.

The success of CTU-CRAS team at DARPA SubT Challenge was broadcasted on the Czech TV.

Šimon Mandlík, master student from our Open Informatics study program, won a prestigious UPE Award. Congratulations!

Our AI for Transport and Mobility team was interviewed by Lupa.cz.

Luboš Král gave an interview to E15.cz about AI in space.

Stratosphere's summer interns won a scholarship to visit the Honeynet Project Workshop 2019.

Solène Bernard won the best student paper at ACM in Paris.

Umotional placed second in the Smart Pedal Pitch organized at the international cycling conference Velo-City 2019 in Dublin.

Rudolf J. Szadkowski received the Best Student Paper Award at WSOM+2019.

Karel Durkota placed second in Joseph Fourier's Prize.

Viliam Lisý talked on ČT1 about the mathematical aspects of hazard.

Luboš Král talked at the E15 conference.

Read about our project with Czech News Agency on AI and the future of Journalism.

New Intranet for the Department members (both students and employees).

Božena Mannová received The Europe Distinguished Leadership Award from 2019 ICPC Foundation.

Our researcher Ing. Božena Mannová Ph.D. talked live in ČT24!

Michal Pěchouček in Deník.cz about how we will live in the future, what job positions will disappear from the labour market and who plays the key role in decision making concerning AI. (Interview in Czech only).

Congratulations to the team consisting of Olga Kholkovskaia (OI), Aleksandra Pravednikova (SIT), Martin Schaefer, David Fiedler and Michal Čáp. We are so proud of you!

Members of AIC succeeded recently in highly selective paper review process of the top Artificial Intelligence conference AAAI-19. Although this year rejection rate was roughly 16%, AIC got accepted 4 papers in various topics of game theory, automated planning and security.

Congratulation to Daniel Fišer, Jaromír Janisch, Karel Horák and Lukáš Chrpa