At the Methods in Mobile EEG – mbt Conference 3.0, DIALOG was featured as a pioneering example of how real-world neuroscience research is shaping the future of air traffic management. A major step forward in our mission to create intelligent AI systems that understand and support human performance in operational environments.

Can brain data really help AI assist air traffic controllers?

At DIALOG, we believe it can — and our latest milestone proves just how close we’re getting.
A few weeks ago, the mbt Conference 3.0 in Belgrade brought together top neuroscientists and neurotechnology experts for three days of intense discussion and innovation around mobile EEG — a method that allows brain activity to be measured in real-life, dynamic contexts.

This isn’t just theory — it’s exactly the kind of science DIALOG is turning into operational tools.

DIALOG Takes the Stage: Real-World Neuroscience in Action

Our project partner Anne-Marie Brouwer from Radboud University was invited as a keynote speaker at the event, sharing insights from both the TeamMetrics programme and the DIALOG project.

In her talk, she presented how brain data collected during team-based UAV control experiments — with real operators in realistic conditions — is now powering the development of our AI-based Teamwork Assistant.

This assistant is designed to:

  • Monitor air traffic controllers’ workload and attention in real time

  • Adapt support strategies accordingly, based on cognitive and operational context

  • Foster trust and enhance safety by offering timely, human-aware assistance

Why this matters to us

Understanding how controllers think, react, and manage complexity isn’t just valuable — it’s essential. In the high-pressure world of air traffic management, even a small moment of cognitive overload can have critical consequences.

That’s why DIALOG is committed to:

  • Bringing neuroscience out of the lab and into the control room

  • Building AI tools that respect human rhythms, limits, and strengths

  • Working hand-in-hand with end-users to ensure applicability, trust, and usability

This work is not just about AI — it’s about designing better support for the people who guide our skies.

 A Step Forward — Together

We extend our thanks to Anne-Marie, the Radboud University team, and all DIALOG partners working to make human-AI collaboration in air traffic management a reality.

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