Drone competition can yield 10 PhDs
Luleå University of Technology’s robotics team have reached the final in the prestigious worldwide Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC). Together with the Technical University of Denmark they are competing for 2 million US dollars.
Robot event for students
The robotics and AI research group invited the university's students to meet a group of rigid employees – robots. The event was held within the framework of European Robotics Week 2022.
illuMINEation --- Project video
Last week we released the trailer as a sneak peek to our project video. Now it’s time to present the full-length film to show you all aspects of this amazing project illuMINEation.
Academic ceremony 2022
Under Akademisk högtid vid Luleå tekniska universitetet promoverades doktorander och hedersdoktorer, professorer installerades och adjungerade professorer tilldelades diplom.
Det firades under lördagen med ceremoni och efterföljande bankett.
– Jag hälsar er varmt välkomna till Luleå tekniska universitets installations- och
To find life in space with NASA/JPL
Luleå University of Technology is among the few to be part in a prestigious collaboration with NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) with the aim of exploring signs of life in other planets. This collaboration might prove itself to answer the frequently asked question: “Is there life in other planets?”
One’s scrap is another’s treasure
Using metallic scrap as a source when manufacturing steel saves both raw materials and energy which results in a more environmentally friendly manufacturing process.
Scrap is a fantastic resource to use which is why researchers at Luleå University of Technology are trying to make the recycling process even better with the new project OptiScrap.
Strengthen collaboration with PRV
Conscious strategies for how to manage intangible assets such as inventions, designs, brands, software and data are important. Partly to make use of academic results, partly for a good collaboration between academia and industry. The Patent and Registration Office (PRV) can help increase the university's knowledge in the field. That was one of the results from PRV's high-level visit to Luleå University of Technology.
Increased efficiency with robots in cable tunnels
In the future, robots can be able to investigate underground cable tunnels. Researchers in Robotics and AI at Luleå university of technology have collaborated with Svenska kraftnät to increase their knowledge about a robotic setup for this kind of infrastructure.
Development of computer vision for orbits
Luleå University of Technology's researchers in Robotics and AI have started a collaboration with the Luleå company Vimotek with the goal of developing AI algorithms for computer vision that will improve the control of satellites in orbit.
illuMINEation improves health, safety and environmental performance in the mining sector
Europe’s valuable mineral deposits can only be exploited, if the very strict legal and environmental requirements are met and the local communities do not perceive mining operations as a risk to their livelihood, rather as a source of work, income and prosperity.
Mine Equipment Autonomous Inspection via Drones
LTU Robotics and AI team during illuMINEation develop autonomous drones as agile inspectors, first response units, and data link extenders for underground mines.
Autonomous drones carrying out dangerous mining work
The vision is that in the mines of the future, machines will do all the work. To realize this vision, you must develop an essential element – something else that can perform dangerous tasks efficiently and independently.
VORTEX is showcased at HANNOVER MESSE 2022!
Welcome to Hall 2, stall 22/2 to learn all you need to know about vortex climbing robots for infrastructure inspection.
Autonomous Robots for Sustainable Industries
ROBOSOL workshop meeting at Vetenskapens hus in Luleå Sweden. We present an extensive overview of our 3 years work on robotic technologies for strengthening the innovation ecosystem. The project had been supported from Interreg Nord and Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten.
Vattenfall's Prize for best doctoral dissertation 2021
Sina Sharif Mansouri, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering, has been awarded the 2020 Prize for the best Doctoral dissertation at Luleå University of Technology by Vattenfall.
Research projects on prestigious list
Luleå University of Technology has four research projects at the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering' (IVA) 100 list 2022. This year's focus is technology in the service of humanity. The selected research projects are all considered to have significant potential to benefit through commercialization, business and method development or societal impact.
Kick-off för 5G Edge Innovations for Mining
December 6, 2021 was the kick-off meeting for CDT's new project 5G Edge Innovations for Mining. The project is led by Luleå University of Technology and CDT with parties such as RISE, BI Nordics, FieldRobotiX, ThingWave and Neava.
G-DRONES was presented at Swedish Mining Innovation day
Last week, Swedish Mining Innovation’s annual Program day was held as a digital event. During the day, current information was presented on what is happening along the entire value chain, everything from the program’s major strategic investments to updates from ongoing pre-studies and full-scale and pilot projects.
5G Edge Innovations for Mining
The project aims to create more intelligent mining systems that will further push the boundaries of autonomy, productivity and security.
Inspection and maintenance with UAV's
In the near future, autonomous aerial robots will monitor and repair ageing infrastructure, creating a more secure operational environment for humans. How we get there? Project AERO-TRAIN aims at educating the future researchers in the field of Aerial Robotics that will find the technical solutions. – I believe this project is building the future of human robot interaction in autonomous aerial inspection missions, says George Nikolakopoulos, Professor of Robotics and AI.