The Institute of Robotics presents new lab for innovations in energetics

At the Institute of Robotics of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, the newly established laboratory "Robotic Systems in Energetics" was presented which aims to develop innovative solutions to the challenges in the energy sector through the use of robotics and automation. The event which took place on 3 October attracted the attention of the scientific community and brought together experts interested in the topic. The head of the laboratory is Assoc. Prof. Iliyan Iliev whose professional experience and ideas were highly appreciated by the director of the Institute, Prof. Avgust Ivanov. Prof. Ivanov expressed his confidence in the direction that Assoc. Prof. Iliev had chosen and stressed the importance of supporting this ambitious project. During the presentation, the academic staff of the lab was also [...]

2024-10-08T11:44:29+03:00Monday, 7 October 2024|Categories: Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies|Tags: |
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Prestigious International Award for Corr. Member Svetozar Margenov

  The International Academy of Information Technology and Quantitative Management (IAITQM) honored Corr. Mem. Svetozar Margenov with the Walter Scott 2024 Award for his outstanding achievements and creativity in the advancement of the theory, algorithms, education and applications of information technology. The Walter Scott 2023 Award winner was Prof. Jack Dongarra who in 2021 was also awarded one of the most prestigious prizes in the field of computational algorithms in Turing's name. Corr. Mem. Margenov has been elected a Fellow of the International Academy of Information Technology and Quantitative Management (IAITQM).

2024-08-27T09:23:05+03:00Monday, 26 August 2024|Categories: Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies|
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A discussion on the future of Artificial Intelligence

  The future of Artificial Intelligence and the impact of this technology on different areas of human activity were discussed at an international seminar held at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences on 30 November. The Vice-President of BAS Corr. Memb. Stefan Hadjitodorov and the Ambassador of Spain H.E. Alejandro Polanco opened the forum. The extremely rapid proliferation of systems based on Artificial Intelligence requires a good analysis of their capabilities and limitations, understanding of the legal, organisational and managerial issues involved, and optimisation of the relationship between their development and deployment in practice. Well-known Bulgarian and Spanish analysts participated in the discussion. Prof. Kiril Simov from the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of BAS outlined the history, principles, possibilities and limitations of Artificial Intelligence. [...]

2023-12-01T11:51:49+02:00Thursday, 30 November 2023|Categories: Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies|
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Virtual interactive models of authentic folk costumes and three-dimensional models of archaeological sites were shown by scientists to Commissioner Iliana Ivanova

Scientists from the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of BAS presented the possibilities of state-of-the-art tools for 3D digitalization to the Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Iliana Ivanova. 3D models obtained by laser scanning, close-range and aerial photogrammetry methods were demonstrated. The scientists also showed the Commissioner virtual interactive scenes with models of authentic folk costumes from the collection of the National Ethnographic Museum as well as three-dimensional models of archaeological sites. During the visit, the researchers also presented how the laser scanning and computed tomography systems work, as well as the results of research conducted with them. The scientific infrastructure is part of the 3D Digitization and Microstructural Analysis Laboratory of the Center of Excellence in Computer Science and Information [...]

2023-11-20T15:53:49+02:00Friday, 17 November 2023|Categories: Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies|
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Open Days on Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Institute of Robotics of BAS

  New laboratory for experimental surgical robotics A scientific session on the future of minimally invasive surgery with the participation of leading scientists was held at the Institute of Robotics of BAS. The event is part of the Open Days initiative, which took place on 6 and 7 November and was organized by the management team of the Centre of Competence at the Medical University - Pleven. Acad. Chavdar Roumenin from the Institute of Robotics of BAS opened the session by stressing that the territory of innovation - this is medicine which is perhaps the most intensively developing field. He presented the joint research activities of the project and the partnership between the institute and the medical universities in Pleven and Varna. Acad. Grigor Gorchev, [...]

2023-11-10T10:12:07+02:00Wednesday, 8 November 2023|Categories: Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies, Selected|Tags: |
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New supercomputer Hemus presented by IICT-BAS

A unique infrastructure complex opened its doors   A new infrastructure complex with state-of-the-art technologies for digital transformation and high-performance computing was inaugurated today by Prime Minister Acad. Nikolai Denkov, the President of BAS Acad. Julian Revalski and the Director of the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of BAS (IICT), Corr. Memb. Svetozar Margenov, who heads the Centre of Excellence. The new Bulgarian Hemus supercomputer is part of the complex which includes a data storage system, local application development centres and digitisation facilities. The supercomputer will support the work of hundreds of Bulgarian scientists who will be competitive with their colleagues from abroad in the use of large-scale high-performance equipment, said the President of BAS Prof. Julian Revalski. He stressed that the fields it [...]

2023-10-23T10:13:28+03:00Thursday, 19 October 2023|Categories: Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies, Selected|
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