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KEBA stages a look into the future in the dark

Thomas Linde manages the InnoSpace at KEBA in Linz, which almost exudes a cave-like atmosphere. Sound effects and scents also create a mystical atmosphere.(Bild: Markus Wenzel)

ATMs, parcel stations, wallboxes and control systems for installations - these are currently fixed points when it comes to orders for KEBA. But what does the future hold? In Linz, the automation specialist has set up a space that makes innovation tangible and tangible. KEBA knows how to stage it - special effects included.

After entering the room, it is dark for a moment. Then you notice the neon green in which parts of the room are bathed and which is also reflected on the screen, which reads: "We make the future tangible."

KEBA manager Thomas Linde stops in front of it, reaches for transparent stones showing various symbols and selects a few: "This is how the room is configured."

The automation specialist managed by Christoph Knogler has set up an InnoSpace at the company premises in Linz-Urfahr, which also includes sound effects and scents.

Some of our new robot solutions are already in use in Japan. Demographic change is already very noticeable there.

Christoph Knogler, Geschäftsführer KEBA

Bild: KEBA/Gregor Hartl

The second floor of company building 10 is all about the future - robots that are controlled by voice or assistance systems for bank foyers. There are several stations, digitalization at your fingertips.

"AI is coming over us. We want to make our products intelligent," says Linde. The "Amtomat", for example, which can provide authorities with a non-stop service, shows how this works.

"Peace and quiet to think"
The innovation team works in a remarkably calm manner. Linde: "We do everything we can to solve the problems of tomorrow. We also need time to think."