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Autonomous Aerial Robotics for Inspection during Digital Mitt Europa 2020

1 Oct. 2020 10:00 – 12:00 , Zoom:

The EU Interreg Nord project ROBOSOL, in which researchers from Luleå University of Technology focus on the applications of AI enabled autonomous robots for industrial infrastructure inspection.

“We have won the biggest worldwide competition in Robotics and AI”

The Robotics and AI research group continues its successful journey in NASA/JPL’s team CoSTAR in the Subterranean Challenge, the biggest robotics competition in the world. The team won the second circuit of the competition and is now preparing for the third and last overall combined challenges.

Best innovation from Luleå researchers

The Predictive Movement project has won first prize in Datadriven innovationstävling för pakettjänster och transporter i Sveriges gles- och landsbygder.

They are involved in developing the AI engine

As part of the development of an AI engine for, among other things, railway maintenance, the students Emil Lindh and Kevin Karim have worked at Luleå University of Technology as research engineers in the summer.
– It has been fun and we have learned a lot, they say.

In the media: AI investment for the railway industry

An AI engine where large amounts of information can be sorted will be an important tool for companies in the railway industry. The AI Factory Railway project, AIFR, at Luleå University of Technology, will be responsible for the development in collaboration with a number of companies.

Efficient wood drying with AI

Wood drying is the most energy demanding process in wood processing. By using automation and digitalisation – machine learning and AI – researchers at Luleå University of Technology will try to increase the energy and resource efficiency in the process.

Luleå research on the Solar Impuls Foundation list

The Solar Impuls Foundation has included the DISIRE project, coordinated by Luleå University of Technology, in their list of top 1 000 technologies to change the world. – It is a great honor and responsibility to have DISIRE on this prestigious list, says George Nikolakopoulos, Professor of Robotics...

Prestigious appointment for Professor Delsing

Jerker Delsing, Professor at Luleå University of Technology, has been elected Vice President of Artemis Industry Association.

In the media: Quick solutions not a good idea

Technological developments have accelerated during the pandemic, but at the same time risk turning the hook on themselves as the pressure for quick solutions increases.

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.

Published:11 October 2019
Updated: 20 November 2019
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