A project by TUM and Hochschule München.

Facing real-world problems in the intersection of sustainability and AI, interdisciplinary groups of students create prototypes for technical and non-technical solutions.

  1. Project image of EU’s Social SustAInability Booster

    Three amendments aimed at enhancing social sustainability within the AI Act that have been proposed to the European Parliament

    • Prototype
      Does the EU AI Act promote socially sustainable AI?
    • Year
      Spring 2023
  2. Project image of Green AI Model Cards

    With this new model card the environmental factors of AI models are as easily comparable as a card game.

    • Prototype
      AI Model Cards - a new concept to standardize environmental reporting for AI models
    • Year
      Spring 2023
  3. Project image of OECD Greendicators

    Sustainability indicators for AI model cards – measuring environmental footprint of AI practices in a comprehensive approach

    • Prototype
      AI Model Cards - a new concept to standardize environmental reporting for AI models
    • Year
      Spring 2023
  4. Project image of Marine+

    An improved model for detecting marine litter in coastal ocean pictures

    • Prototype
      Finding garbage in the ocean: Can you beat the experts?
    • Year
      Spring 2023
  5. Project image of AI for Circular Economy in Fashion

    A circular business model powered by different digital technologies, with an emphasis on AI, to accelerate the shift to a Circular Fashion Industry.

    • Prototype
      AI Transforms the Fashion Industry for Circularity
    • Year
      Spring 2023
  6. Project image of Objective Argument Extraction: A Neutral Approach to Analyzing Articles

    An analytical framework for objectively extracting key claims from articles and evaluating their logical coherence and supporting evidence.

    • Prototype
      Mining Arguments
    • Year
      Spring 2023
  7. Project image of ArguMiner

    Our prototype extracts arguments from discussions to improve decision-making by providing the essence of the conversation.

    • Prototype
      Mining Arguments
    • Year
      Spring 2023
  8. Project image of Amendments to the EU AI Act

    A policy memo with the scope of improving the current version of the EU AI Act in a social sustainability framework.

    • Prototype
      Does the EU AI Act promote socially sustainable AI?
    • Year
      Spring 2023
  9. Project image of Sustainable Truth

    An AI model that is capable to identify and verify assumptions within a given text.

    • Prototype
      Sustainable Truth
    • Year
      Winter 2023
  10. Project image of Eco Oracle

    The EcoOracle helps companies to verify the CO2 footprint of their purchases to fight greenwashing.

    • Prototype
      Verifying Product Carbon Footprints
    • Year
      Winter 2023
  11. Project image of AI-Powered PCF Verification System

    Our prototype employs AI-driven Comparative Analysis Algorithms to improve accuracy and credibility in product carbon footprint calculations for sustainability initiatives.

    • Prototype
      Verifying Product Carbon Footprints
    • Year
      Winter 2023
  12. Project image of Workshop to M.A.R.S. - Managing AI Responsibly and Sustainably

    We crafted a workshop to efficiently and effectively transmit knowledge about ethical AI for political and industry leaders.

    • Prototype
      Didactic approaches to teaching ethical challenges of Artificial Intelligence
    • Year
      Winter 2023
  13. Project image of wearagAIn

    An online marketplace for buying and selling pre-loved fashion powered by SAP Recommerce software and the integration of artificial intelligence.

    • Prototype
      AI Transforms the Fashion Industry for Circular Commerce
    • Year
      Winter 2023
  14. Project image of An AI tool for optimal pricing in the second-hand fashion market

    Our AI model optimizes the price for pre-owned fashion items by collecting and analyzing all relevant factors that affect the price.

    • Prototype
      AI Transforms the Fashion Industry for Circular Commerce
    • Year
      Winter 2023
  15. Project image of EcoPath - Roadmap to Sustainability

    Our AI-powered sustainability roadmap generator helps startups integrate sustainability into their business models seamlessly.

    • Prototype
      Creating a fully sustainable startup ecosystem
    • Year
      Winter 2023
  16. Project image of GreenGuide

    GreenGuide utilizes a comprehensive database and user input to offer personalized sustainability recommendations aligned with SDGs for startups with AI.

    • Prototype
      Creating a fully sustainable startup ecosystem
    • Year
      Winter 2023
  17. Project image of Navigating e-waste from data centers

    Our prototype analyzes German data center e-waste, evaluates current regulations, and proposes sustainable solutions to improve industry-wide e-waste management practices.

    • Prototype
      Data centers, the new e-waste challenge?
    • Year
      Spring 2024
  18. Project image of GreenCycle

    Create a free tool to obtain e-waste estimation from sales that gives recommendation on data center sustainability.

    • Prototype
      Data centers, the new e-waste challenge?
    • Year
      Spring 2024
  19. Project image of GreenHeat: Mapping Data Center Heat Reuse

    Interactive waste heat map of Germany with all relevant information for an efficient reuse of waste heat by data centers

    • Prototype
      Waste heat from data centers: From problem to solution
    • Year
      Spring 2024
  20. Project image of GAID-Platform: German analysis and information database for data centers.

    A comprehensive platform providing data on data centers’ energy use and waste heat for sustainable urban planning and decision-making.

    • Prototype
      Waste heat from data centers: From problem to solution
    • Year
      Spring 2024
  21. Project image of RepairGPT

    AI-driven platform offering step-by-step repair guidance, connecting users with licensed repair professionals, and providing access to necessary spare parts.

    • Prototype
      ProductGPT for product circularity
    • Year
      Spring 2024
  22. Project image of ProductGPT – Use Case Fashion

    Our prototype empowers users to quickly access information, simplify recycling and take-backs, and promote sustainability within the fashion industry.

    • Prototype
      ProductGPT for product circularity
    • Year
      Spring 2024
  23. Project image of Phoenix AI

    A marketplace for big corporations to procure large amounts of recycled materials.

    • Prototype
      Resource Take-Back for increase in City of Munich resource efficiency
    • Year
      Spring 2024
  24. Project image of Visualization Map

    A 2D visualization showcasing the proposed transport chain and design.

    • Prototype
      Resource Take-Back for increase in City of Munich resource efficiency
    • Year
      Spring 2024
  25. Project image of Review Analyzer Textual and Visual Data

    Processing image and textual review data to provide product improvement suggestions with short- and long-term action plans.

    • Prototype
      Unlock circularity and avoid waste.
    • Year
      Spring 2023