The LIST, based near Paris at Saclay and Fontenay-aux-Roses, is a key software systems and technology research center working in three key areas: embedded systems (architecture and design of systems, methods and facilities for software and system dependability, and intelligent vision systems); interactive systems (knowledge engineering, robotics, virtual reality and sensorial interfaces); signal detection and processing (ionizing radiation metrology and instrumentation, optical fiber sensors and non-destructive testing). The LIST, which is actively engaged in research work extending from conceptual design of systems to pre-industrial prototypes, contributes to the transfer of technology and encourages innovation, particularly by assisting the emergence of new businesses. LIST technology has enabled the creation of a number of startups, including Haption (haptic interfaces), ActiCM (3D measurement systems), M2M (non-destructive testing) and NewPhenix (multimedia content analysis). LIST teams have worked as partners with numerous university laboratories, engineering schools and other research establishments on collaborative research projects. Most notably List has developed a very compact gamma camera called GAMPIX.