Events and interesting facts from the life of the Institute
Experts at the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) develop systems that are used in medical diagnostics. Since successfully implementing the eRADS platform, which assists radiologists in diagnosing prostate cancer, the specialists have focused their efforts on a system that detects depression symptoms on social media content. The new tool was awarded first prize in Detecting Signs of Depression from Social Media…
This year’s Easter is unique.It reminds us how precious peace is.But despite the adversities, we must never lose hope.Let us not forget on this special daythat light triumphs over dark and good over evil. May hope, joy and peaceremain in your hearts and in your homes.Wishing you memorable and festive moments with your loved ones – Management: Jarosław Protasiewicz…
Virtual reality (VR) is one of the key areas of research at the Laboratory of Interactive Technologies (LIT) at the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB). In collaboration with their partners, experts at the laboratory are currently analysing the effectiveness of cinematic language in VR. They have developed new technologies that enable eye-tracking analysis (examination of eye movements) using R…
On 14 March, 2022, the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) launched a new version of the Funding Stream Support System (OSF). The system has undergone various modifications to better meet the expectations of its users. OPI PIB has updated the look of the system, enhanced its security, and added new functionalities—including support for website editors and a news…
Forbes Magazine has, for the fourteenth time, published its list of the most dynamically developing organisations in Poland. This year, the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) has become one of the Diamenty Forbesa (‘Forbes’s Diamonds’) in the category of institutions with revenues of PLN 50-250 million. The 2022 Diamenty Forbesa ranking includes organisations whose value has…
On 25 January, 2022, the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) and the Perspektywy Education Foundation signed a long-term agreement to collaborate in higher education and science in Poland. This enhanced collaboration will facilitate the transfer of knowledge and the preparation of reports, analyses, and recommendations on students, PhD candidates, and research and academic staff members. OPI PIB and Perspektywy have…
Plans for the establishment of the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity were discussed during a meeting at the Ministry of Education and Science on 19th January, 2022. The event was attended by Dr Jarosław Protasiewicz, Head of the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB). The aim of the centre is to advance the potential of the Polish academic community…
The National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) and its partners, Kobo Association and Big Idea Technology sp. z o.o., have received a subsidy from the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBR) that was granted as part of the Rzeczy są dla ludzi (‘Things in the Service of People’) competition. The consortium’s goal is to develop and implement Sagacity, a system designed…
On 19 October 2021, Dr Jarosław Protasiewicz, Head of the National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) and Prof Jacek Semaniak, President of the Central Office of Measures (GUM) signed a collaboration agreement to conduct research, implement R&D projects that rely on artificial intelligence, and transfer know-how. The agreement was signed at the 29th Fair of Industrial Measuring Technology CONTROL-STOM in Kielce. ‘We are…
The National Information Processing Institute (OPI PIB) has claimed first prize at a competition for the development and implementation of a tool that easily and rapidly detects illegal clauses in agreements. The OPI PIB application will rely on artificial intelligence (AI), which can quickly and efficiently scan template agreements available on the internet or submitted by consumers to the Polish Office of Competition and…
