Research group
Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (AIS)
Our work spans various domains, including maritime, land, and air. We leverage the unique surroundings of Turku, Finland, for testing and development, with a particular focus on maritime autonomous systems.
What We Do
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Core Competencies:
- AI algorithm development and testing
- Sensoring system design and implementation
- Planning and implementation of multi-modal sensor data collection
- Data annotation and open-access dataset publication for machine learning purposes
- End-to-end data pipelines for AI
- Wireless communications
- EMC testing
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Current and Future Focus Areas:
- Building test platforms using commercial off-the-shelf devices
- Machine learning and AI
- Multi-modal sensor fusion
- Maritime autonomous systems and vessels
- Robotics and human interaction
- Remote control of robots and vessels
- Data platform development for storing sensor data
- Digital Twins
We drive innovation in autonomous systems through strategic partnerships with industry and authorities. Our unique testing infrastructure and expertise in AI, machine learning, and sensor technologies position us at the forefront of maritime autonomy development, supporting Finland’s transition to safer, more sustainable maritime operations.
Juha Kalliovaara, Chief Advisor, Research Group Leader
Research and development infrastructure
We have high-quality research and development laboratories at our disposal.
The Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (AIS) Laboratory is a hub for creating intelligent systems for autonomous operations.
The EMC Lab specialising in product development provides services for testing and developing the electromagnetic compatibility of products.
Take a look at our laboratories:
We have millions of annotated images, video, and LiDAR frames for the development of machine learning algorithms for autonomous operations.
Our Experts
Our team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive backgrounds in maritime autonomous systems, robotics, machine learning, and wireless communications.
Researcher & work
The research focuses on autonomous vehicles
Full autonomy in maritime transport may already be surprisingly close, says Amin Majd, who conducts applied research in the Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (AIS) research group.
Main publications
Deep Learning Test Platform for Maritime Applications: Development of the eM/S Salama Unmanned Surface Vessel and Its Remote Operations Center for Sensor Data Collection and Algorithm Development https://www.mdpi.com/2072-4292/16/9/1545
Development of Applied Research Platforms for Autonomous and Remotely Operated Systems https://www.turkuamk.fi/en/publication/development-of-applied-research-platforms-for-autonomous-and-remotely-operated-systems/
Majd, A., Asadi, M., Kalliovaara, J., Jokela, T., Paavola, J. (2024). Navigating the Seas of Automation: Human-Informed Synthetic Data Augmentation for Enhanced Maritime Object Detection. In: Alex, ra Medina-Borja and Krystyna Gielo-Perczak (eds) Human Factors in Robots, Drones and Unmanned Systems. AHFE (2024) International Conference. AHFE Open Access, vol 138. AHFE International, USA. http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1005004
Degree programmes
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Bachelor's Degree, Path Studies
Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor of Engineering
Full-time StudiesTurku
- Embedded Software and Internet of Things (IoT)
A versatile partner
We cooperate with companies and authorities that need support with the development of sensors, situational awareness, artificial intelligence algorithms or telecommunications systems.
Strong project skills
Turku University of Applied Sciences’ Project Office offers support and guidance throughout the life cycle of an RDI project. Our project experts have years of experience and strong expertise in national and international funding programmes. We have more than 200 projects running every year, and our RDI activities have received more than €10 million in external funding.