Services

Technical Consulting

Edge AI & Sensor Intelligence

Expert guidance on deploying AI at the edge for automotive, IoT, robotics, and embedded systems.

We help with:

• Model optimization (quantization, pruning, distillation)
• Hardware selection (MCU, GPU, specialized accelerators)
• System architecture for edge deployments
• Privacy-preserving AI design
• Real-time performance optimization

Automotive Radar & Sensor Fusion

Deep expertise in radar perception, from signal processing to high-level scene understanding.

Topics:

• Radar data processing pipelines
• Deep learning for radar classification and detection
• Multi-sensor fusion architectures (Radar + Camera + Lidar)
• Performance validation and testing
• SLAM and localization systems

ADAS Function Development

Series-proven safety functions developed from concept to ASIL-B production — with 50+ successful series programs.

Functions & topics:

• Emergency Braking (AEB) and collision avoidance
• Evasion Assist and lane-change maneuvers
• Minimum Risk Maneuver (MRM) for automated driving
• ISO 26262 functional safety up to ASIL-B
• SOTIF analysis and safety case documentation
• V-model development process, requirement engineering

Ideal for: Tier 1 suppliers, OEMs, ADAS startups entering series production

EU AI Act & Regulatory Advisory

Navigate the EU AI Act with confidence — from risk classification to full compliance documentation.

We help with:

• AI system risk classification (unacceptable / high-risk / limited-risk)
• Conformity assessment strategy and technical documentation
• FMEA and risk management for AI components
• Stakeholder briefings and regulatory gap analysis
• Mapping ISO 26262 / SOTIF requirements to EU AI Act obligations

Ideal for: Companies deploying AI in safety-relevant or high-risk domains

Robotics & SLAM

Localization and mapping for challenging environments — from research prototypes to production deployments.

Topics:

• Radar-based SLAM for GPS-denied and low-visibility environments
• LiDAR and camera SLAM systems
• Multi-sensor localization architectures
• Embedded deployment of SLAM algorithms
• Applied research (e.g. first responder navigation in smoke/fog)

Software Engineering & Architecture

Proven approaches for reliable, maintainable embedded and distributed systems.

Topics:

• Software architectures for AI systems
• Embedded systems development (C/C++/Rust)
• Distributed algorithms and middleware
• Code quality and safety standards (ISO 26262, MISRA)

Innovation Workshops

Design Thinking Sessions

Structured innovation methodology for identifying opportunities and developing solutions.

Format:

• Half-day or full-day workshops
• 5-15 participants
• Problem definition → Ideation → Prototyping
• Practical, hands-on approach with real outcomes

Ideal for: Product teams, R&D departments, innovation initiatives

Patent Writing Workshops

Learn to identify patentable innovations and write effective invention disclosures (Erfindungsmeldungen).

What participants learn:

• Recognizing patentable innovations in your work
• Structuring invention disclosures effectively
• Technical writing for patents
• Each participant writes a complete Erfindungsmeldung

Format: Full-day workshop, max 12 participants

Outcome: Every participant completes at least one invention disclosure

Technical Training

C/C++/Rust Programming

• Systems programming fundamentals
• Memory management and performance
• Comparative analysis of languages
• Real-world embedded applications

Software Engineering Best Practices

• Clean code principles
• Testing strategies and automation
• Documentation approaches
• Version control workflows (Git)

AI/ML for Engineers

• Practical introduction to machine learning
• Model deployment on edge devices
• Performance optimization techniques
• Integration with existing systems

Startup Support & Funding

Startup Advisory

From idea validation to market entry — hands-on support for deep-tech startups in AI, robotics, and automotive.

We help with:

• Business model development and market positioning
• Technical due diligence and product roadmaps
• IP strategy: patenting innovations and freedom-to-operate
• Pitch preparation and investor readiness
• Building university-industry partnerships

Funding Applications

Experienced in writing and winning competitive public funding in Germany and Europe.

Programs we know:

• BMFTR — Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space
• ZIM — Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand
• EXIST — Startup grant for university spin-offs
• EU Horizon — European research and innovation framework
• BW Stiftung, VDI/VDE-IT and other program-specific calls

What we offer:

• Proposal writing (technical concept, work packages, budget)
• Consortium coordination and partner acquisition
• Review and optimization of existing drafts

Research Collaboration

Partner with us on cutting-edge projects in:

• Edge AI and on-device learning
• Automotive perception and sensor fusion
• Radar signal processing and scene understanding
• Robotics and SLAM systems
• Privacy-preserving AI systems
• Accessible technology (AI for inclusivity)

Current collaborations:

• MIKE project (BMFTR-funded, Edge AI for accessibility)
• Industry partners in automotive sector
• EU research initiatives

Interested in collaborating? Contact us →

Engagement Models

Consulting Projects

• Short-term advisory (1-5 days)
• Project-based consulting (1-6 months)
• Ongoing advisory relationships

Workshops

• Single workshops (half-day to 2 days)
• Workshop series (3-6 sessions)
• Custom formats for your organization

Research & Startup Partnerships

• Joint research projects
• Co-supervised PhD/Master theses
• Industry-academia collaborations
• Public funding applications (BMBF, ZIM, EXIST, EU Horizon)
• Startup co-founding and advisory roles

Why HAHN-ie?

Industry + Academic Excellence: 15 years in automotive (ex-Bosch, ex-Daimler, ex-Continental) combined with leading-edge academic research at Ulm University of Applied Sciences.

Hands-On Approach: Practical solutions grounded in real-world deployment experience, not just theory.

Proven Track Record: 50+ publications, 4 supervised PhDs, multiple best paper awards, RadarScenes dataset widely adopted.

Broad & Deep Expertise: From low-level signal processing to high-level system architecture. From hardware to software. From research to production.

Bridge Research & Practice: We translate academic advances into deployable solutions and bring industry problems into research focus.

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