The European Union’s groundbreaking AI Act sets the stage for ethical Artificial Intelligence development. Within this framework, LIST led efforts to ensure compliance, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and human oversight. The Act categorizes AI systems by risk, imposing strict standards for high-risk systems and transparency obligations. With a focus on human-centric and trustworthy AI, LIST’s dedicated initiatives aimed to mitigate bias and enhance transparency, fostering ethical and inclusive technologies.

Just as with GDPR, LIST was actively involved in raising awareness and providing tools to comply with this upcoming regulation, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Luxembourg’s AI landscape.

Contact:  Samuel Renault; Alexandru Tantar; Marie Gallais

Supported in part by the Ministry of the Economy’s RDI law, LIST teamed up with Waagner and Biro Stage Systems to introduce autonomous, flexible, connected carriages to the stage, fundamentally altering the landscape of stagecraft. These marvels of engineering will be adapting seamlessly to spaces of all sizes, and unlocking limitless creative possibilities for directors and set designers.

Fueling this transformation are cutting-edge mechanics, electronics, and sensor technology, orchestrated to enable real time communication and coordination among the carriages. Moreover, energy efficiency and sustainability are paramount concerns, with the carriages being equipped with state-of-theart energy solutions. Safety and precision stand as cornerstones of this project. Advanced lock systems and AI-driven algorithms ensure stable setups and millimeter-precise movements, while robust security measures safeguard against unauthorized access.

Complementing the mechanical marvels are advanced user interfaces featuring Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality capabilities,
alongside digital twins for planning and coordination. 

Contact: Carlos Kavka

LIST spearheaded the 6G-TWIN project funded by the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) under the Horizon Europe programme under Horizon Europe. European 6G strategies emphasize AI-driven management for complex networks, necessitating sustainable, adaptable architectures.

The project aims to deliver change in wireless communication, focusing on AI-native management systems, sustainable networks, and Network Digital Twinning (NDT). With 11 partners, including universities, SMEs, and industrial entities, the project will develop demonstrators for real-world applications, contributing to the theoretical and practical advancement of 6G technologies.

With a €4 million budget over three years, the project epitomizes the EU’s dedication to shaping wireless communication’s future.

Contact: Sébastien Faye

Amid the buzz surrounding the «metaverse» concept, researchers at LIST, led by Rod McCall, delved into creating «Luxemverse» - a blend of virtual and augmented reality representing Belval. Their mission: to understand and harness the potential of this digital twin. Through Luxemverse, users can manipulate the environment, adding trees, energy-generating areas, and more, while monitoring real-time environmental impacts. Augmented reality, powered by Hololens2, allows for on-ground validation and modification of virtual elements.

Challenges persist, notably in real-time data exchange between virtual and real realms. Yet, Luxemverse holds promise for urban planners and policymakers. Future plans envision collaborative interactions and potential integration with broader metaverse concepts. In essence, Luxemverse is a practical tool shaping the future of spatial planning and interaction.

Contact: Rod McCall

Florian Kaiser, leading the Quantum Materials Team at LIST, delved into developing quantum materials crucial for Europe’s quantum network. By pioneering silicon carbide-based repeaters, LIST joined the Quantum Internet Alliance, aiming to revolutionize secure
communication. Joining this alliance, Luxembourg emerged as a hub for quantum technology, poised to redefine global computing standards.

Additionally, Kaiser received the FNR PEARL Chair for his project focused on enhancing the performance of quantum computers. The project, named AQuaTSiC, (Advanced Quantum Technologies with Silicon Carbide) aims to maximize the number of qubits by connecting multiple systems. Contrary to standard approaches, the project integrates two small-scale quantum computing units on a photonic chip, akin to the way processors work on modern computer chips. This innovative approach allows for efficient communication between quantum computing units.

Contact: Florian Kaiser