Applied Research & Digital Systems

HAVA: Beyond the Conventional Virtual Assistant

23 October 2026 Ralph Larson

TRABANT SYSTEMS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | OCTOBER 2026 From Virtual Assistance to Operational Intelligence Virtual assistants have undergone several generations of technological development. Early systems such as Cortana, Siri, and Google Assistant were primarily […]

Can AI Restore the Human Knowledge Layer of a Legacy Computer System?

29 August 2026 Ralph Larson

Abstract Legacy computer systems are usually discussed in terms of hardware obsolescence, software compatibility and disappearing technical interfaces. There is, however, another form of obsolescence that receives less attention: the gradual loss of the human […]

Why AI Needs Operational Frameworks, Not Better Prompts

5 August 2026 Ralph Larson

Abstract Artificial intelligence is often evaluated by the quality of its models. This article argues that the real challenge lies elsewhere. In complex systems, the objective is rarely to identify every possible solution, but to […]

AI Directives: The Missing Layer in AI Governance?

29 July 2026 Ralph Larson

A Comparative Perspective Between Europe and the United States Abstract The increasing adoption of generative artificial intelligence has transformed the relationship between organizations and software, creating new governance challenges that extend beyond traditional regulatory compliance. […]

Why antiX

25 July 2026 Ralph Larson

Abstract Why antiX explores the engineering principles that led Trabant Systems Lab to adopt the antiX GNU/Linux distribution as one of its primary research platforms. Rather than focusing on popularity or desktop features, the article […]

Procedure Before Prompt

25 July 2026 Ralph Larson

Abstract As generative artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into professional environments, much of the discussion has focused on prompt engineering as the key to obtaining better results. This article argues that prompts alone cannot guarantee […]