Articles about Pervasive and Mobile Computing

5G collaboration with University of Oulu

The 5G initiative at Luleå University of Technology is further enhanced through a collaboration with the University of Oulu. – The vision is that our region becomes a leading player in the European 5G arena, says Karl Andersson, project manager and Associate Professor of Pervasive and Mobile Computing.

Collaboration in the Barents region strengthens companies

Smart roads, a system for digital identities and IoT enabled reindeer husbandry. This is some of the content in a new, cross-border project coordinated by Luleå University of Technology.

Programming in school kicks off media week

This year Norrbotten Media Week starts with a theme day, arranged by Luleå University of Technology, on learning, programming and digitization. – It is a matter of democracy, says Peter Parnes, professor of Pervasive and Mobile Computing and one of the day's many lecturers.

Successful project with remote controlled mobile machines in mine

Remote controlled vehicles will make mining both safer and more efficient. The project WROOMM has ended and the researchers at Luleå University of Technology have taken a step closer to the vision of the autonomous mine.

Vasilakos among the most cited

Athanasios Vasilakos, Professor of Pervasive and Mobile Computing at Luleå University of Technolgy, has been appointed 2017 Highly Cited Researcher by Web of Science.

Increased online visibility for better business

An EU project at Luleå University of Technology will enable small and medium-sized companies to increase their online visibility and thereby increase their competitiveness. – We will bring the customer to the store, via the internet, says Karl Andersson, Associate Professor of Mobile and Pervasive Computing.

Gaming as a bridge between cultures

Josef Hallberg, Associate Professor of Mobile and Pervasive Computing, is convinced that technology and gaming can bridge gaps between people and reduce xenophobia. – Games and play have their own language and based on that, we can create solidarity.

Research on games that changes behaviors

Luleå University of Technolgy will establish research in the area of gamification. This is within the framework of a four-year project in collaboration with the municipality of Luleå.

Researchers and businesses prevent cyber threats

More and more societal functions rely on the internet and this makes society more vulnerable to cyber-attacks. A new Centre of Excellence at Luleå University of Technology will intensify the research on how cyber threats can be countered and how socially critical functions can be ensured.

Published:27 February 2016
Updated: 27 February 2016
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