About ADI
Óbuda University's Bánki Donát Faculty is the only one in Hungary to offer BSc, MSc and Phd degree in Doctor of Military Engerineering Sciences/ Safety and Security Sciences. The BSc and MSc courses are unique in the region, but the PhD degree is unrivalled in the world.
ADI was founded (officially known as the Applied Defence Innovation Institute) as a professional workshop of the Óbuda University. Our institute was established to provide decision-makers with information on applied security and biometric technologies, in order to enable them to formulate questions on acquisitions, make decisions and assess the need for specialist involvement.
The Applied Defence Innovation Institute collaborates in its research with the following professional organisations:
- National Security Supervisory Authority: wanted to carry out product certification activities to protect classified data. Our Institute was involved in the elaboration of the technical details of this certification procedure and in the implementation of the certification procedures.
- Chamber of Personal, Security and Private Investigators: our Institute is a partner in the field of security technology. We carry out joint audits and expertise.
- First Hungarian Cluster for Civil Security: we participate in R&D tenders with the cluster members, where we carry out applied and basic research for the development of security systems.
- Association of Hungarian Security Leaders: we are regularly invited as speakers at their events and experts on various topics.
- Hungarian Law Enforcement Science Society: a professional support organisation of the Ministry of Interior, we support the work of the section responsible for security engineering.
- ASIS: The largest professional organisation of security professionals in the world. ASIS is one of the founding members of the Hungarian chapter.
- ISACA: International association of IT professionals, regularly invited to give presentations.
- Information Technology Business Association: we are involved in commenting and proposing legislation affecting the profession.
- Hacktivity: the largest ethical hacking conference in Central Europe, our Institute participates every year as a speaker, where we present the vulnerabilities of a biometric technology.
- Hungarian National Bank
- ORFK, BRFK
- Other organisations.
ADI has developed a unique methodology for testing asset protection and biometric devices, which is also internationally unique. These tests cover the operational tests specified by ISO standards, but we have also introduced metrics that go beyond these, yet are essential to the implementation of a well-functioning solution. In addition to these tests, we also carry out vulnerability testing in the following areas:
- Technology;
- Device;
- Communication;
- Communications; Software Security;
- IT security;
- Information Security.
Tasks
The tasks of the Innovation Institute include providing technical R&D support to industry, liaising with research centres and contributing to national innovation platforms. The application of wearable technologies in industrial environments has evolved significantly in recent years and is still evolving exponentially, especially in the context of Industry 4.0 and the emerging Industry 5.0 concepts. These devices exist in various forms such as smartwatches, smartphones, tablets, exoskeletons, smart helmets, ergonomic sensors and AR (augmented reality) glasses. Wearable IoT sensors can play an important role in improving the occupational safety and health of blue-collar workers, as the data collected by IoT sensors (be it vital signs or location sensor data) can be fully integrated into the digitalisation of the human processes of blue-collar workers.
The military management, training and logistics of the armed forces are in many ways similar to the profile of a blue-collar manufacturing company. Wearable technologies are revolutionizing defense innovation by enhancing the capabilities and safety of military personnel in the field. These advanced devices, ranging from augmented reality (AR) headsets to biometric monitors, provide soldiers with real-time information, improved situational awareness, and critical health data. Wearables in defense can streamline operations, facilitate communication, and ensure quick decision-making in high-stress environments. This integration of cutting-edge technology not only boosts operational efficiency but also significantly improves the survivability and effectiveness of troops. Explore how wearable technologies are setting new standards in defense strategies and operations, providing our forces with the tools they need to succeed in modern warfare.
The data collected by IoT sensors (be it vital signs or location sensor data) can be fully integrated into the digitalisation of the human processes. By monitoring the vital parameters of soldiers, health risks can be reduced, since our proposed dual-lead ECG sensors are able to continuously monitor the heart rate, the distance between two beats (HRV) is determined from the measured ECG signal, from which the pulse is derived. By processing the two values in real time, you can immediately see if someone is feeling unwell or in a stressful situation. These measurements are complemented and refined by body temperature sensors that come into direct contact with human skin, so they can indicate heat stroke or other heat-related health problems in real time. The analysis of biometric data on a quantitative and qualitative basis will greatly contribute to the assessment of fatigue level.
In addition to the measurement of vital parameters, the wearable device can also be used to monitor the environment. A striking example of this is the measurement of the concentration of dangerous gases (e.g. carbon monoxide) accumulating around the field, along pre-set parameters, the IoT device can send an alarm if the concentration of these gases reaches dangerous levels. Similar environmental monitoring can be performed with IoT noise level sensors, which can measure the noise level in the environment and alert soldiers via the wearable device's display if the noise level exceeds the safe limit.
In addition to locating the soldier, gyroscope and accelerometer sensors built into wearable IoT devices can detect a fall and send an immediate alert to the secondment centre. Thanks to rapid intervention, the risk of health and significant material damage can be reduced.
These wearable devices can enable two-way communication between soldiers and supervisors, allowing rapid and effective intervention in dangerous situations. In the light of the sensor readings, an automatic alert can be sent to health staff in the event of danger. In addition, the analysis of the collected data can help to identify hazardous patterns, which can be incorporated to improve the effectiveness of OHS training, and the sensor technology data can be very well combined with VR/AR technology developed for learning OHS practices.
