Institute of Information Theory and Automation
The Czech Academy of Sciences
We conduct basic and applied research and educate in Artificial Intelligence, Signal and Image Processing, Systems Science and Applied Mathematics.
Artificial
Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is a transformative field focused on developing algorithms and models that enable machines to perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence. We integrate AI into all research areas pursued within the Institute, specializing in machine learning, natural language processing, knowledge representation, econometrics, and computer vision.
Signal and Image Processing
Signal and Image Processing is a field that focuses on the analysis, transformation, and interpretation of signals and images to extract meaningful information. We are engaged namely in texture analysis, image restoration, blind deconvolution, superresolution, and video tracking, and we also transfer the developed algorithms to embedded devices.
System
Science
Systems Science is an interdisciplinary field that studies complex, dynamic and adaptive systems, their behavior, and the principles governing their structure, functioning, and evolution. It provides a holistic framework for understanding how different components within a system interact to produce the system's overall behavior.
News
Call for Papers: BEYOND DETECTION Workshop at ICIP 2026
09/04/2026We are pleased to announce a call for papers for the satellite workshop “Beyond Detection: Uncertainty, Quality, and Multi-Source Reasoning for Operational Multimedia Forensics”, organized in conjunction with ICIP 2026. The workshop focuses on advancing trustworthy and operational multimedia forensics systems. Contributions are encouraged to go beyond binary fake/not-fake decisions by addressing confidence estimation, robustness to real-world distortions, multi-source evidence fusion, and evaluation under realistic unseen conditions.
Read more4/29/2026 International Conference D.A.R. Continuum in Prague
08/04/2026On April 29, 2026, the international conference D.A.R. Continuum will take place, focusing on the interconnection of data, artificial intelligence, automation, and robotics. The event will be held at the premises of CIIRC ČVUT in Prague. It will address current trends in digital transformation and their impact on scientific research and industrial practice. The panel discussion on Science for AI and AI for Science will feature Barbara Zitová from the Department of Image Processing at the Institute of Information Theory and Automation of the Czech Academy of Sciences.
Read more3/16/2026 Prof. Václav Skala successfully defended his DSc Thesis
20/03/2026On March 16, 2026, Prof. Václav Skala from the University of West Bohemia successfully defended his DSc Thesis entitled “Meshless Methods in Computer Graphics.” The DSc title (Doctor of Science) is the highest scientific degree awarded by the Czech Academy. The defense took place in front of the Committee for Computer Science and Cybernetics, chaired by Prof. Jan Flusser (UTIA). The Thesis focused on computational aspects of Radial basis functions (RBF) and their applications in surface interpolation.
Read more3/10/2026 Department of Control Theory Visits Leading 3D Printer Manufacturer Prusa Company
18/03/2026On March 10, researchers from the Department of Control Theory took the opportunity to visit the leading 3D printer manufacturer Prusa at its headquarters in Prague–Holešovice. In addition to a general introduction to the development of this authentic Czech manufacturer, employees of the Czech Academy of Sciences received expert insights from the heads of mechanical design and software development. This was followed by a guided tour of selected facilities featuring unique production technologies.
Read more3/10–12/2026 Signal Processing Department at Embedded World
16/03/2026Researchers from the Signal Processing Department of the Institute of Information Theory and Automation of the Czech Academy of Sciences participated in the exhibition part of the embedded world Exhibition & Conference 2026, held from 10 to 12 March 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Read more4/27-30/2026 Conference NextGen Synergy: Control Theory & Machine Learning
11/03/2026Join us for the Control Theory & Machine Learning conference in Prague! Department of Adaptive Systems at UTIA CAS, invites you to the COST Action CA24136 Conference NextGen Synergy: Control Theory & Machine Learning on April 27–30, 2026 in Prague, CZ. In partnership with PEF CZU, this conference will provide a platform for experts to present recent advancements and discuss emerging trends at the intersection of control theory and machine learning.
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Welcome to UTIA
Let the director doc. RNDr. Jiřina Vejnarová, CSc.
give you a tour of the Institute (in Czech)
UTIA in the Strategy AV21
Hopes and risks of the digital age: prof. Ing. Jan Flusser, DrSc. presents a large-scale successful project, through which the Institute joined the AV21 Strategy programme (in Czech)





