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Objectives

Objectives of the GI Special Interest Group Organic Computing

Organic Computing (OC) is an interdisciplinary research initiative, aiming to develop organically structured information technology. OC refers to the biological paradigm of self-organized information processing in organic systems. Biological organisms exhibit self-x properties, for example they are self-configuring, self-healing or self-optimizing. These properties are seen as quality characteristics of an organically structured information technology. The realization of the desired quality characteristics should be based on the concept of self-organization. OC develops answers to the problems of future technological developments. In the future, there will be a large number of intelligent systems (e.g. robots, smart sensors, software agents) that provide their services in dynamically changing environments. Information and knowledge will be exchanged via various communication systems, creating networks of intelligent systems whose behavior will not be completely predictable. These systems must be able to react appropriately and in line with human needs, even in unforeseen situations. This means that intelligent technical systems will be able and will have to coordinate their behaviour with each other and with their environment – in other words, they will adapt, organize and optimize themselves.

As part of the ARCS specialist committee of the German Informatics Society, an Special Interest Group "Organic Computing" was founded in February 2012. The Special Interest Group OC intends to bundle activities on the topic of OC. It thus also ensures the continuity of the work carried out in the OC priority program (2005 - 2011). Industrial companies are also to be increasingly involved in the activities. In particular, the OC working group also sees itself as an incubator for further funding projects. The goals of the specialist group include

  • Organization of regular workshops, seminars, or conferences
  • Organization of a regular doctoral seminar
  • Initiation of Dagstuhl workshops
  • Provision of a joint communication platform

Membership fees are currently not charged.