Research news
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New AI-driven system can improve industry efficiency and sustainability
Researchers at Örebro University have developed a new production system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency and sustainability across industries, including automotive manufacturing. “Our results show that production can become...
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Can AI understand human emotions?
Can AI systems grasp the complexity of human emotions? Eduardo Gutierrez Maestro at Örebro University is researching how machine learning can be applied to health data and how it can learn that humans do not experience one emotion at a time.
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COVID-19 may increase the risk of glandular fever
Even individuals who did not become seriously ill with COVID-19 may have developed a weakened immune system that could lead to serious illnesses in the future. Research from Örebro University suggests that the coronavirus might have had more far-reaching...
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Generative AI is making it harder for young people to get their first job
Will AI take our jobs? The answer may not be so simple. Currently, there is a clear pattern in the labour market: younger people are finding it increasingly hard to get jobs in AI-related fields, while employment among older workers is rising. This is...
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"I was surprised by how many mean comments childfree women receive..."
Women who choose not to have children are often warned that they will face a lonely old age. But a new study from Örebro University shows that they themselves question the notion that children are a guarantee of security and companionship later in life.
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Blood tests can reveal risk of ulcerative colitis – long before becoming ill
Researchers at Örebro University have identified blood markers that can indicate who is at risk of developing ulcerative colitis – a chronic inflammatory bowel disease – later in life. These markers can be present for many years before the first symptoms...
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AI Days broadens the view of AI – and offers insights into the future: “AI is here to stay”
Today, AI is being discussed everywhere. But is it just hype? Both yes and no, says Professor Amy Loutfi. “We want to invite people to engage in conversation and discussion, and also to provide information about the latest research findings. AI is here...
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Humans need to understand – and trust – robots that learn by themselves
Robots are superior to humans at performing the same task thousands of times. The challenge is to make the technology work outside controlled, closed environments, for example, in a factory or in traffic, where humans are present and unexpected events...
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Eye drops may affect liver cells
A chemical used in some over-the-counter eye drops may affect liver cells and be transformed to a PFAS-like substance. This according to a new study from Örebro University published in Environment International.
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Hidden health risks of 3D printing – often overlooked
When the manufacture of plastic products moves into ordinary homes, new health problems arise, including emissions of particles and chemicals. Together with industry, researchers at Örebro University are working to increase knowledge and safety in 3D...
