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Machine learning & AI

Computers could revise past conclusions with AI

To better automate reasoning, machines should ideally be able to systematically revise the view they have obtained about the world. Timotheus Kampik's dissertation work presents mathematical reasoning approaches that strike ...

Engineering

New method measures gas pressure with high precision

A newly-developed instrument makes it possible to measure gas pressure by using laser light. The method, developed at Umeå University and the Industrial Doctoral School for Research and Innovation, provides very precise ...

Machine learning & AI

AI's mysterious 'black box' may not be so black

One of the pioneers of Explainable AI has developed an advanced model that explains how and why AI works. The model opens up AI's mysterious "black box" and is available for virtually all AI systems.

Robotics

Expressing and recognizing intentions in robots

The digital and physical worlds are becoming more and more populated by intelligent computer programs called agents. Agents have the potential to intelligently automate many daily tasks such as maintaining an agenda, driving, ...

Security

Scientists says Corona apps can be a risk

While many governments around the world want to reduce the spread of the corona virus with apps that track people's behavior, researchers warn that such apps may pose threats to human rights and freedoms.

Automotive

AI system successfully operates 16-ton forest machine

For the first time, scientists have succeeded in creating a self-driving forest machine controlled by artificial intelligence. In a study at Umeå University, an AI system was developed that can operate a 16-ton machine without ...

Energy & Green Tech

Laser spectroscopy for more efficient biomass combustion

Emil Thorin from Umeå University has developed a new optical method for rapid measurements of gaseous inorganic species in biomass combustion and gasification. The new technology will contribute to more efficient conversion ...

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