Developing technical systems that are intuitive and easy to operate for human users: this is the goal of the Cluster of Excellence Cognitive Interaction Technology (CITEC) at Bielefeld University. Approximately 250 researchers work at the Cluster, which is part of the Excellence Initiative funded by the Federal and State Governments.
Interdisciplinary research activities at CITEC are organized into four main areas: (1) motor intelligence, (2) attentive systems, (3) situated communication, and (4) memory and learning

. Our 250+ members hail from 31 research groups and five faculties: Biology, Linguistics and Literary Studies, Mathematics, Psychology and Sports Science, and Technology .
Within the Thematic Network’s framework on Interactive Intelligent Systems, CITEC is working towards achieving the following objectives:
- Creating a strong Thematic Network to coordinate leading research on this highly interdisciplinary topic of societal and technological importance.
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Complementing Bielefeld University’s strengths in research with world-leading expertise from experts at selected partner institutions.
- Implementing a coordinated exchange program as a central element of a high-caliber qualification program in cognitive interaction technology for early-career researchers (Ph.D. students).