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What does the future look like? Anyone looking for an answer to this question at Hessentag will find it in the Karl concept department store. The AI world opened there on Friday – with a prominent presenter.
Fulda – After the official opening ceremony of Hessentag in the castle courtyard The opening round continued on Friday afternoon at the Hessen meeting point in the basement of the former Kerber department store. Among other things, there is the AI World – an experience space that takes visitors right into the world of artificial intelligence on around 100 square meters.
Hesse's Digital Minister Prof. Dr. Kristina Sinemus, Fulda's mayor Dr. Heiko Wingenfeld (both CDU) and moderator Willi Weitzel (“Willi wants to know”) opened the exhibition Hesse day officially. Weitzel led the event in his usual curious and entertaining way and made it clear what the AI world is all about: taking a look into the future – and taking people along with him.
AI world in Fulda: A look into the future at the Hessentag
Digital Minister Sinemus emphasized that artificial intelligence has long been more than just a future topic. “AI has always been a major concern for the Digital Ministry,” she said. The focus is always on people. The aim is to use artificial intelligence in such a way that there is a concrete benefit for everyday life. “We want to explain to people what we do. That's why it's so important to show what possible applications AI offers.”
For Sinemus, the future and artificial intelligence are inseparably linked. At the same time, it must be clear that technology should serve people – and not the other way around. “People are the focus,” emphasized the minister.
In a conversation with Mayor Wingenfeld, Weitzel also asked about possible risks of the technology. What worries him above all is “that it could be used in such a way that it doesn’t serve people,” the mayor replied. At the same time, he sees enormous opportunities. “We have to ask ourselves the question: How do we deal with AI?” The technology will change numerous areas of life and can make an important contribution there.
The guests were able to experience how diverse the possible uses are at the opening. Among other things, dancing robot dogs attracted astonished looks, impressively demonstrating how modern robotics and artificial intelligence work together. Care robots presented by the German Red Cross showed a much more practical use. They are intended to support nursing staff and accompany people in their everyday lives – an example of how technological innovations can help in concrete terms.
Those interested can also go on an exploration tour of the city using VR glasses. Numerous visitors took up the offer in the afternoon. They took a seat in a 200-year-old carriage from Ebersburg-Ried and traveled virtually to ten sights in Fulda. The person in charge, Maximilian Kutzner, was pleased with the response.
