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Through snow and fog with autonomous cars – new research makes radar navigation safe
Researchers at Örebro University have successfully improved the precision in radar sensors for navigation to such a degree that the sensors can be used in autonomous cars – opening up for safe driving whatever the weather.
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Ambassador’s visit strengthening Japan–Örebro University relations
Increased and enhanced collaboration was in focus when Japan’s ambassador to Sweden visited Örebro University. “We are delighted that we get to further strengthen our ties to Japan,” says Vice-Chancellor Johan Schnürer.
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Robot competition the finale of summer school in robotics
There was plenty of laughter and emotions were running high as the summer school’s robot football tournament was battled out. In total, six matches were played and the robots of “The Cheeky Nandos” won the final with a score of 3–0.
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A simple blood sample indicates how serious a head trauma is
A simple blood sample to diagnose patients with traumatic brain injury – an innovation enabled by researchers at Örebro University.
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Exposure to chemical mixtures during pregnancy linked to language delay
Mixtures of chemicals entail a higher risk for women to have children with delayed language development, as shown in a study published in Science. “The system currently in use for evaluating risks is not sufficient,” says Åke Bergman.
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New AI method makes self-driving vehicles better drivers
A cyclist drops out of sight for a few seconds behind a car – a not-so-uncommon traffic situation for us humans. But for a self-driving vehicle, the cyclist ceases to exist. “We have succeeded in developing a new way for self-driving vehicles to...
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SEK 4 million for research on more human-centred artificial intelligence
Working together with robots and AI systems in the future will need to be more proactive and human-centred. This is the goal of Professor Alessandro Saffiotti’s research project, which has received SEK 4 million in funding from the Swedish Research...
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New master’s programme in chemistry focusing on environmental research in the Arctic
Do you want to specialise in tracking the spread of environmental pollutants related to climate change in the Arctic and its impacts on the environment and our health? Together with universities in Norway and Denmark, Örebro University is now launching a...
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Silicon Valley next stop for Ravi’s innovation: “It feels amazing’”
Silicon Valley has made a name for itself as the breeding ground for world-renowned tech companies like Apple, Google, and Facebook. Now an innovation from Örebro has made its way over there.
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Study on PFAS and fatty liver disease – women more affected than men
Women are affected to a greater degree than men when exposed to PFAS, a group of highly fluorinated chemicals. A study from Örebro University shows how PFAS affect metabolism and lead to liver damage, so-called fatty liver disease.