IRS (Intelligent Systems Research Laboratory) sa zaujíma o výzvy v oblastiach ako:
- High Performance Computing and Parallelisation
- Energy Efficient Buildings, Retrofitting and Deep Renovation, Buildings & Lifestyle Carbon Footprint Modelling
- Energy Performance Modelling, Management and Prediction; Econometric Modelling and Simulation
- Renewable Electricity, Smart Meters and Smart Grids
- ICT-based solutions for Consumer Engagement and Energy Efficiency, Micro-generation Modelling and Trading
- Factories of the Future, Robot-Human Teams Training
- Simulation, Modelling, Analytics and Forecasting
- Robotics for Flexible & Energy Efficient Production
- Collaborative Online Tools for SME Innovation
- Earth Observation, Space Applications and Data Exploitation, Geo-spatial Big Data Crowd-Sourced Solutions
- Cloud Computing, Big Data Dash-boarding
- Collective Awareness Platforms & Citizen Observatories
- Enhanced Capacity for Sustainability Planning through Citizen Engagement for Solutions & Policies Co-design
- Future Secure, Trustworthy Internet of Things
- Privacy-aware, Secure Service and Companion Robotics
- FPGA Technology for High-Speed Performance in various application domains including Robotics & Security
- Creative Industries, Social Media, Citizens’ Social Spaces
- Technology Enhanced Learning and Assessment
- Connected Smart Objects, Edge Smart Modelling
- Automated Transport, Intelligent Transport Systems
- Smart Cities Lighthouse Projects including Energy, Transport and ICT; Big Data Value Co-Innovation
- Urban Dynamics Modelling, Community Solutions
- Cultural Heritage Preservation, Digital Cultural Assets
- Critical Infrastructure Protection including Smart Grid and Hazardous Sites — Prediction, First Stage Response
- Cyber Security and Trusted e-Services
- Crisis Management and Disaster Resilience including Man-made and Natural Disasters, Mitigation-Recovery
- Socio-Ethical Co-Design in Security and Surveillance
- EU Maritime -Coastal Border Security and Control
- Process and Workflow Management and Optimisation
- Scene of Crime Forensics, Computer/ Data Forensics
- Internet Forensics to Combat Organised Crime
- Fight Against Crime and Terrorism
- Secure, Scalable Identity Management & Biometrics