TUKE / KE Transformers: Human-AI Interaction, Ethics & Digital Readiness, Implementation. Slovak R&D partner for Horizon Europe, public sector & SME pilot beds.

Technical University of Košice (TUKE) & KE Transformers team at Faculty of Economics

The Technical University of Košice (TUKE) is a leading Slovak research university actively engaged in European R&D and innovation projects. Through our specialized KE Transformers team, we combine robust expertise in advanced digital transformation, automation, ethical technology development, and professional education. By leveraging our Living Labs infrastructure, we seamlessly bridge the gap between physical industrial systems, digital solutions, and stakeholder communities to accelerate digital readiness and sustainable technological development.

Areas of Cooperation for DEICy 2026:

• Simulation, Engineering & Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS): Deploying LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) and sLCA (Social Life Cycle Assessment) methodologies within Digital Twin environments to evaluate the environmental footprint, ethical compliance, and socio-economic impacts of production, automation, and logistics processes.

• Data Science, AI & Human-Centric Systems: Developing advanced machine learning, deep learning solutions, and advanced data analytics tailored for smart feedback loops, automated scheduling (MES/APS/SCADA), and industrial challenges, with a strong focus on trustworthy AI and human-AI interaction.

• Industrial Automation, Connectivity & Edge Computing: Integrating smart sensors, robotics, and 5G networks with localized data processing at the edge to optimize real-time machine performance and eliminate transmission delays.

• Cybersecurity, Cloud & Energy: Securing IoT endpoints and cloud infrastructure with a focus on cyber threat mitigation for advanced energy storage systems, smart grids, and sustainable industrial assets.

• Digital Transformation, Education & Innovation Ecosystems: Facilitating the digitization of product and service offerings through education programs, digital readiness assessments, startup support, and cross-sector collaboration within real-life experimentation environments.

Our Added Value for Projects & Partnerships:

We seek research institutions, business partners, and industry experts to join forces for Horizon Europe projects. We are ready to contribute significantly through:

• Ethical & Environmental Validation: Conducting comprehensive LCA, sLCA, and ethical risk assessments to validate the green, operational, human-centric, and social impact of newly developed Industry 4.0 and AI solutions.

• Co-Creation & Human-AI Interaction: Designing and implementing co-creation methodologies, stakeholder engagement, specialized education/training modules, and user-centric testing for industrial and public applications.

• Multi-Stakeholder Pilot Beds: Deploying and managing Living Labs that act as innovation pilot beds for SMEs, cities, and public organizations for real-life testing, digital twins simulation, and behavioral tracking of technological adoption.

• Societal Impact & Readiness: Driving societal impact, communication, dissemination, and ecosystem building to boost digital readiness and align technical advancements with the digital economy, ethics, and society.