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5G technology brings 3D views to inter-vehicle communication – Traffic accident rates can be decreased

The safety of the road users is increased through new solutions and services that are enabled by the 5G technology. The new solutions developed by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland in cooperation with businesses are related to road weather services, road maintenance, automated driving, and real-time inter-vehicle transmission of 3D views.“The speed of the 5G network enables transmitting large 3D views between vehicles. As a result, the communication distances of car observations can be increased and data can be obtained from areas which the car's own sensors do not cover and are

Converting factories into innovation platforms to make production more efficient in Finland

The ecosystem of the Finnish manufacturing industry is taking the digital leap, and it utilises the strong corporate and research sector of the IoT industry in this transformation. The aim is to convert factories into innovation platforms and have them share their successful solutions to improve efficiency and competitiveness in the manufacturing industry.“The “Reboot Finland IoT Factory” ecosystem enables the use of IoT products manufactured in the SME sector in various industrial environments. It also enables quick experiments for applying the latest research results in order to develop

Turning silicon photonics into a new competitive asset for the electronics industry

Optical microcircuits enhance health, security and computation capacityVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, together with Tampere University of Technology (TUT), accelerates the development and commercialisation of silicon photonics products as part of the renewal of the Finnish electronics industry. With the help of silicon photonics, companies can develop increasingly compact, more efficient and more affordable products, where optical signals are used for such purposes as precise measuring, laser imaging and rapid data transfer.“Soon we will be using silicon photonics in the same

Visually appealing solar modules as architectural elements in building façades

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Metropolia University of Applied Sciences together with the industrial partners are investigating opportunities to extend integration of visually attractive solar modules into architecture of building façades. Also, the commercialization routes based on the circular economy are being explored.   VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd has developed a mass production method based on printing technologies to manufacture patterned organic solar modules. The method enables freely customised solar modules to meet the architectural requirements

VTT enters cooperation with Hitachi

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the Japanese company Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development and commercialisation of silicon photonics and optical data transfer components. The cooperation will provide VTT with greater opportunities to facilitate adaptation of new silicon photonics technologies developed at VTT, while Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation's customers will gain greater added value in their products.“This is an excellent, mutually beneficial operating model which will enable us to

New optics solution from VTT - 360-degree panoramic view onto single sensor matrix

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a new solution for thermal infrared applications, making it possible to fold a 360-degree panoramic view on a single sensor matrix. The concept guaranteeing optimal image quality is especially suitable for security, surveillance, military, and building diagnostic applications, where the objects to be imaged lie in the horizontal directions from the camera.In thermal imaging, infrared radiation emitted by objects being imaged is detected and used for showing the temperature variations of the target scene in the form of an image. The

Martti, developed for adverse weather conditions, is the first Finnish robot car to challenge snow and ice

Martti, the robot car developed by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, is the first automated car to have driven fully autonomously on a real snow-covered road. On top of that, it also succeeded in making a new speed record of 40 km/h on the Aurora E8 intelligent road in Muonio, probably setting a new unofficial world record as well.Martti is a research vehicle developed on the chassis of Volkswagen Touareg. Like its counterpart Marilyn, it is equipped with cameras, antennas, sensors and laser scanners. The number and placement of sensors differs between the vehicles. For example,

Artificial intelligence to assist in the treatment of heart patients - recognizing the risks of serious complications before discharge from hospital

The University of Tampere and TAYS (Tampere University Hospital) Heart Hospital use artificial intelligence (A.I.) technologies developed by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland in the home care of heart patients. The objective is to recognize serious difficult-to-predict complications as early as possible using the latest methods.Recently, a clinical study led by Finnish researchers was launched in Tampere to use the latest analytical methods to recognize those myocardial infarction patients at high risk of complications. The project makes comprehensive use of data generated during

5G enables precision road weather services and provides robot cars with the ability to hear

Motorists’ safety and road maintenance will improveVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is coordinating the 5G-Safe project, which aims to reduce traffic accidents. This involves the development of new vehicular network solutions and the local road weather and safety services they enable, in support of drivers, road operators and autonomous vehicle management systems. The new services will require no action from motorists while driving – data will be gathered and warnings will be sent to users automatically.“The wide introduction of real-time services, based on sensor and video data

Flexible electronic devices with roll-to-roll overmolding technology

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has, for the first time, performed all manufacturing stages for a flexible in-moulded LED foil -in roll-to-roll process. The purpose of this demo is to prove the suitability of the technique for the highly cost-effective manufacture of products such as flexible LED displays containing printed electronics.All smart electronics in products such as wrist-wearable computers are on a rigid board under the face of the watch. The roll-to-roll technique enables electronics to be printed on a plastic or elastomeric foil, which has various benefits such as

Finnish firm, Dispelix, makes list of world’s most promising startups

VTT spin-off, Dispelix Oy, is the only Finnish company to have made it into the top 50 most promising startups. The company manufactures new-generation see-through-displays for augmented reality glasses. US data analysis company Quid listed the 50 most promising startups. The top 50 were selected from 50,000 startups, with ‘artificial intelligence’ serving as one of the criteria. The list was published by Bloomberg.Dispelix’s virtual displays bring visual information, in the form of high-resolution images, directly into the user’s field of vision. The displays can even be integrated

Wearable sensor device helps visually impaired to sense their environment

Improved perception, confidence in moving aroundVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a wearable assistive device for the visually impaired, which enables them to sense their environment and move around more safely. The device, which is worn like a heart rate monitor, has been clinically tested.The device functions on the basis of a radar system developed by VTT.“The novel aspect lies in wearable sensor device which functions based on radio waves, so that the signal passes through clothing. This means that it can be worn discreetly under a coat, for example,” says Tero

Greater readiness repels cyber threats to manufacturers

Together with the National Emergency Supply Agency and the private sector, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed tailored solutions bringing improved cyber security and disruption-free operations to manufacturers. The results of the now ending KYBER-TEO project will make companies more able to ward off possible cyber threats.  A breach of cyber security could easily cause millions of euros of damage in terms of lost production alone. In addition, damaged equipment, environmental contamination and personal injuries could occur. At worst, the problem could affect the whole

VTT’s spin off company first in the world to measure shopping intentions in physical stores

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a unique solution to measure in-store shopper’s intentions. The implementation respects privacy - no identity information of shoppers is collected. The objective is to start commercial deliveries in spring 2017. ”Until now it has been technically possible only to record how many people entered the shop and then from cash registers collect data of which merchandizes got purchased,” says Johannes Peltola, CEO and co-founder of Aikeet Oy, VTT’s spin off company commercializing the solution. ”What is happening between entrance and

Selfie wall makes viewer part of photo or outdoor advert

A selfie wall implemented by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland seamlessly merges the viewer with content shown on screen, for example a historic photo or an advert. The user can share the on-screen image via social media. Content has been merged with images in real time before, but no solutions have been available to seamlessly and interactively merge images. “In VTT’s application, the viewer’s image is merged in three-dimensions with the on-screen content, for example, he or she can be partially hidden behind certain elements. In addition, the image-sharing functionality has been

VTT is bringing out a small and consumer-friendly treatment device for excessive sweating

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a safe and consumer-friendly treatment device for excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), which utilizes water as the active substance. The device is easy to use, light and portable, while it can also be used to absorb medication through the skin. The device consists of replaceable treatment electrodes, a small control unit that communicates wirelessly with a mobile phone, and a mobile phone software application. VTT is currently in the process of looking for a commercialiser for the solution.The operation of the device is based on

New projected augmented reality system amplifies value of expert knowledge

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Thales Alenia Space Italy have developed a prototype system allowing remote experts to project their instructions directly on to the equipment being used by on-site personnel. The new projected augmented reality system will be further developed and commercialized through the recently launched VTT's spinoff Delta Cygni Labs. Expert knowledge is necessary to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of complex equipment in aerospace, energy, transport, machinery and other industries. An expert can help solve critical problems for which on-

Press release: VTT introduces new video streaming technology for mobile phones

Farewell to eternally buffering, poor-quality videosVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a new architecture for better-quality video streaming on mobile phones and across wireless networks. The new architecture is based on utilising information gathered and combined from the video application, the network and the mobile phone. For example, information concerning quality, price and availability can be combined and utilised directly to better the service. This means better-quality videos and easier access for consumers, and users may even benefit from the new technology

New product features with metallic nanoparticles

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is developing new techniques for the production of metallic nanoparticles. VTT’s new production reactor, operating at atmospheric pressure, reduces the production costs of multicomponent particles. It enables the production of metallic nanomaterials, which are not yet commercially available, for research and product development needs. The most significant applications for metallic nanoparticles currently have to do with the utilisation of their optical and magnetic properties, conductive inks and catalysts – and these are also the primary areas of

The Internet of Things will transform our everyday

Internet of Things is the next ICT DisruptionThe next ICT revolution will have a profound impact on our lives and the economy. Ubiquitous computing and the Internet of Things are experiencing remarkable growth. The effects are becoming more and more apparent wherever you look: in housing, transport, health care, and retail, as well as the security and energy industries. VTT has developed key technologies for ubiquitous computing. These include situation awareness for portable devices, mixed and augmented reality, and interoperability solutions enabling devices made by different vendors to

New technology reduces data centre energy consumption by more than 20 percent

Energy-aware plug-in enables significant energy and cost savings in data centres ICT as a whole is responsible for about 2% of global CO2 emissions, a figure equivalent to the fuel consumption of aviation. Data centres are a significant part of ICT. The energy related costs total over 40% of data centres’ expenses. FIT4Green project found solutions that reduce data centre energy consumption by more than 20 percent.FIT4Green –project concentrated in finding new solutions for saving energy in data centres. The project designed and implemented an energy-aware plug-in on top of the current

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