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Groundbreaking methods for district heating and district cooling

In a new project, researchers at Luleå University of Technology will optimize systems for district heating and district cooling by utilizing flexibility in the systems. The project aims to optimize the flexibility in the district energy sector.

New 5G capabilities uncovered with indoor testing

Increased capacity and better performance will be showcased when Luleå University of Technology expands its 5G test bed with an indoor system. Jointly developed by Telia and Ericsson, this facility opens up fantastic new opportunities for both researchers and companies.

Debate: The Corona Effect - Evolution through Crisis. Impacts on Data, AI & Digitalization

Diego Galar, professor in operation and maintenance at Luleå University of Technology participated in an interview/panel about effect of corona virus and actions from AI point of view in our society.

International Congress and Workshop on Industrial AI 2021

25 May. 2021 09:00 – 27 May. 2021 17:00 , Clarion Hotel Sense:

Welcome to the first conference for Industrial Artificial Intelligence organized by the Division of Operations of Maintenance at Luleå University of Technology!

Contact us by email: IAI2021@ltu.se

KnowIT FAST – Knowledge Integration for Fault Severity Estimation​

Damage to paper machines must be foreseen and can be prevented with artificial intelligence. By integrating methods for sensor data analysis with language technology for analysing written assessments of machine damage, routine chores will be automated, to enable an increased focus on proactive maint...

IVA-mentors make research into innovations

With the project Research2Business, R2B, IVA wants to strengthen Sweden in being a leader in transforming academic research into innovation and competitiveness in business. George Nikolakopoulos, professor of Robotics and Automation, is one of twelve mentors in Sweden who are involved in the project...

Four Luleå researchers on IVA's 100 list

With its 100 list of current research, the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, IVA, wants to highlight sustainability projects. Four researchers from Luleå University of Technology – Jerker Delsing, Veronica Jägare, Fredrik Nikolajeff and George Nikolakopoulos – are on the prestigious lis...

Researchers want to make Swedish industry world leading in digitalization

Researchers from Entrepreneurship and Innovation working in the DigIn project at Luleå University of Technology are striving for increasing the rate of digitalization, sustainability and competitiveness in Swedish industry.

Robotics for better competitiveness

Robotics, intelligent automation and simulation can help companies to improve their competitiveness and productivity. In the project RoboSol, researchers from Luleå University of Technology will provide companies with the necessary know-how, demonstrations and information on actual solutions.

Learning, health, digitalization and AI

13 Feb. 2020 09:00 – 12:00 , Vetenskapens hus:

Digitization has become an increasingly natural part of everyday life in recent decades. New digital technologies offer many opportunities, but also present challenges. Come and listen to current research on smart communities, artificial intelligence and the future of learning. Mingle with scientist...

Digital twins for bridges and tunnels

To improve safety and lifespan for existing bridges and tunnels, researchers in the subject of Structural Engineering at Luleå University of Technology will develop digital twins for this purpose. Routine inspections of bridges and tunnels are usually done by an inspector performing visual observati...

Plug and Pray

29 Jan. 2020 18:00 – 20:00 , B192, LTU:

What is Artificial Intelligence - is it good for us or will it be harmful? Everyone who is interested in these questions is invited to come to this event.

Elderly give their opinions about new technology in healthcare

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology are investigating how elderly perceive the use of new technology that can replace healthcare and care staff at certain stages. It is about, for example, connected shower robots and alarm and surveillance systems.

LTU builds advanced AI factory for railway

AI technology that manages to predict the operational and maintenance needs of the railways in Sweden - and that facilitated the automation of maintenance and repair decisions. The AI Factory will simplify the decision-making process in maintenance through an advanced AI platform aimed for operation...

30 million for AI research

Strengthened innovations, greater competitiveness and more sustainable development in applied research in artificial intelligence. That is the purpose of a new project, Applied AI DIH North, which is led by Luleå University of Technology.

Kempe foundation supports AI research

Luleå University of Technology continues to strengthen its AI research. The Kempe foundation will fund six post-doctoral researches over the next two years.

Luleå Challenge: Sustainable Raw Materials

In the media: How industrial AI is driving the manufacturing industry

“Manufacturing is the sector that generates far more data than any other sector,” stated Diego Galar, Professor of Condition Monitoring at Lulea University of Technology and Head of Maintenance & Reliability at Tecnalia at his presentation on industrial AI at Data Innovation Summit 2019.

"Students are the researchers of the future"

Marcus Liwicki is one of the world's most well known researchers in the realm of machine learning and artificial intelligence. But, he is also one of your teachers at Luleå University of Technology.

New research topic: Robotics and AI

Luleå University of Technology establishes a new research subject: Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. The Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering will host the subject.

This year's innovators increase safety and reduce human suffering

The award Innovator of the Year for employees at Luleå University of Technology, has been awarded to robotics researcher George Nikolakopoulos, professor of regulatory technology. This year's innovator among students, was awarded Kristina Ulander at the nursing program.

Nordea Science Prize to Marcus Liwicki

Marcus Liwicki, professor of Machine Learning at Luleå University of Technology, has been awarded the 2019 Nordea Science Prize.

New AI project for improved support for young people

How can artificial intelligence be used to improve support for young people at risk of mental illness? In a new project, researchers at Luleå University of Technology will develop a 24-hour service with conversational support in the form of a so-called chatbot.

AI streamlines production in paper mills

Damage to paper machines in paper mills will be anticipated and prevented by artificial intelligence. By using automation, maintenance resources can be released and create a more proactive maintenance work. This is the goal of KnowIT, a project coordinated by Luleå University of Technology.

Vinit Parida ranked on Fokus top-100 list

Vinit Parida, professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Luleå University of Technology, came in 24th place when the magazine Fokus ranked the 100 most productive and cited researchers in Sweden in the Social Sciences category.

Published:11 October 2019
Updated: 20 November 2019
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