David Feilacher

Dipl.-Ing. David Feilacher, BSc serves as a Junior Researcher at the University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten within the Department of Media and Digital Technologies and the Institute of Creative\Media/Technologies. He is an active member of the Digital Technologies Research Group, focusing on applied artificial intelligence solutions for real-world challenges in healthcare and supply chain systems.

His research integrates Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Human-Computer Interaction to develop practical technologies. Key areas include AI-driven fall detection for elderly care using domestic robots, voice assistant systems for emergency scenarios, and digital traceability frameworks for food supply chains. His work emphasizes robust system design and seamless transition from laboratory prototypes to everyday environments, particularly addressing user engagement and reliability in critical situations.

Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward socially impactful AI applications, with projects like DPP4Food establishing digital product passports for food safety and Smart Companion 2 transforming vacuum cleaning robots into health monitoring platforms. This research demonstrates consistent focus on translating theoretical AI advances into tangible solutions for healthcare accessibility and sustainable supply chain management.

As part of the Digital Technologies Research Group, Feilacher collaborates on interdisciplinary projects including DPP4Food (Digital Product Pass for Food) and Smart Companion 2, which bridge technology development with societal needs in health monitoring and food traceability systems.