Institut für Design und Informationssysteme (IDIS)

Information

IDIS develops and evaluates human-centered digital systems - from the idea to the field test. Our products range from a drone for detecting and clearing landmines, BikeBox sensor nodes with dashboard for urban traffic planning and XR learning modules to cave systems, AR assistance and digital twins. We also offer accessibility consulting. Our services include UX/HCI research, co-design, prototyping, usability and accessibility tests, XR content, sensor integration and sensor fusion, modeling and simulation of digital twins, rapid prototyping, laboratory studies (eye-tracking, EEG/fNIRS/EMG/HRV), eGovernment support, training, ELSI, data protection and knowledge transfer.

Slogan

IDIS - Think interdisciplinary, act digital

Profile

We develop user-centered UxS for safety-critical applications with a focus on sensor fusion, autonomy and reliable human-system interaction. One focus is on our drone for detecting and clearing landmines in a single pass with seamless RTK documentation.

Technology / Research

Technological core competencies

• Human-Centered Design (HCD) & HCI: UX research, prototyping, usability/accessibility
• Sensor fusion
• XR technologies: VR/AR/MR, multisensory CAVE, motion/body capture, volumetric reconstruction.
• Digital twins & geodata: GIS/BIM integration, real-time simulation, data pipelines.
• Measurement labs: eye-tracking, EEG/fNIRS/EMG/HRV for user-centered evaluation.

Key research areas

• Drone for the detection & clearance of landmines
• XR-based learning (MAVEL): immersive training/escape room scenarios, multisensory didactics.
• Digital citizen services & eGovernment: user-friendly, accessible services, process/UX audits.
• Medical training systems: AR assistance
• Mobility & infrastructure: sensor networks, data analytics, evidence-based planning.
• Inclusive technologies: Accessibility engineering, assistive systems, co-design with target groups.
• ELSI & governance: ethics, data protection, explainability of AI, social impact.
• Knowledge & culture transfer: interactive media, AR-based culture of remembrance, science communication.

Products / Services

products

• Drone for mine detection & clearance
• Sensor node & dashboard development
• XR learning modules (MAVEL) - VR/AR training, CAVE
• AR assistance systems
• Digital twins
• Accessibility toolkit

Accessibility services

• UX/HCI research & service design - context studies, co-design, journey mapping, prototyping.
• Usability & accessibility audits - tests, expert opinions
• XR content & didactics - conception, production and evaluation of immersive learning scenarios.
• Sensor technology & sensor fusion - selection, integration, calibration, algorithm development.
• Data engineering & AI - data models, explainable AI, evaluation & monitoring setups.
• Digital twins & simulation - modeling, real-time coupling
• Measurement labs & studies - eye-tracking, EEG/fNIRS/EMG/HRV, usability tests, proof of efficacy.
• eGovernment support - user-centered online services, OZG/process consulting, quality assurance.
• Training & education - UX, accessibility, XR authoring, data literacy, scientific work.
• Ethics, data protection & governance - ELSI assessments, Responsible AI guidelines.
• Knowledge & culture transfer - interactive exhibits, AR culture of remembrance, science communication.