New project will develop recycling of batteries

SONDER

SONDER stands for Service Optimization of Novel Distributed Energy Regions.

In the SONDER project, a model for a distributed electrical grid, a “microgrid”, is developed and tested. The microgrid contains solar, wind and hydro electrical power production and supply for data centers. The solutions developed in SONDER contains communication between actors in the microgrid as well as case studies on incitement for data centers to provide demand flexibility to the power grid. SONDER is relevant to the transition to a renewable energy system as it will contribute increased knowledge and new methods for efficient management of distributed energy system resources, on a local as well as on a regional level. The Swedish part of SONDER is financed by The Swedish Energy Agency, and is part of an international consortium with partners from Sweden, Austria and Switzerland. Swedish partners are LTU, RISE and the data center Acon.

PROJECT PERIOD: September 2019 - March 2022 CONTACT: Jan-Olov Johansson jan-olov.johansson@ltu.se +46 (0)70 619 22 31 TRE-m

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The project will, among other things, develop new autonomous road maintenance concepts, recycling of batteries as well as testing and demonstration of liquid and gas fuels and biofuels from the region. TRE-m is an ERDF-funded project with the Swedish Proving Ground Association (SPGA) as a beneficiary, where CDT is the project manager for one of the work packages. The project will create growth in the industry, increased added value and sustainable adjustment through a deeper regional range of both research-related and market-related resources in tests and demos. The goal is for the project to result in a structure for the development of the test cluster which has been proven to work by highlighting at least 10 new regional test offers linked to at least three regional test resources.

PROJECT PERIOD: January 2020 - December 2022 CONTACT: Björn Backe +46 (0) 920-492111 bjorn.backe@ltu.se Wireless Innovation Arena

Wireless Innovation Arena focuses on the industry for wireless communication in Upper Norrland where organizations together with users create innovative services based on new technologies. The project aims to create favourable conditions for small and medium-sized companies. Together with academia, institutes, large companies, the public sector and end-users, we will develop skills and competitive products and services. This will primarily be done in the area of wireless communication, specifically 5G, which is an important enabler for the internet of things to reach its full potential. An important part of the project is the 5G test environment, “5G Innovation Hub North”, at Luleå University of Technology, which is in collaboration with Telia. There, companies can easily perform different types of tests and experiments to validate new products and services.

www.wirelessinnovationarena.se

PROJECT PERIOD: January 2019 – October 2022 CONTACT: Jan-Olov Johansson jan-olov.johansson@ltu.se +46 (0) 70 619 22 31

3CNet

3CNet stands for Climate Change Cooperation Network.

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The project aims to develop and strengthen educational and research networks in climate change mitigation and adaptation, uncover, study and assess climate change processes and national policies. 3CNet will create and promote an institutional network, which will act as a living laboratory and collect, transmit and analyze data in climate change education. The main output of the network activities will be organizing a summer school in European and Russian approaches and policies for climate change mitigation. Project parts include universities from Sweden, Finland, and Russia, as well as an NGO, which will act as an industrial partner of the project. Main financier is the Nordic Council.

PROJECT PERIOD: November 2021 - December 2022

CONTACT: Abdolrasoul Habibipour abdolrasoul.habibipour@ltu.se +46 (0)920 492357 5G for healthcare in Upper Norrland

The overall goal of the project is to make Upper Norrland one of the natural innovation environments to develop and test solutions within 5G for healthcare.

The aim of the project is to strengthen the industry in Upper Norrland in the area of 5G Healthcare through new knowledge that has been added to small and medium-sized companies in a joint work on innovation. An important part of the project is to support the region’s SME with the aim of creating new innovations in the wireless communications industry. Expected results are that new offers have been produced by participating SMEs based on activities within the project and that existing offers from participating SMEs reach markets outside the home region. In the long term, the project intends to have created new central meeting places and collaborative environments that live on and further develop after the project and have contributed to a more inclusive society.

www.5gvo.se PROJECT PERIOD: January 2020 - April 2023 CONTACT: Staffan Lundberg staffan.1.lundberg@ltu.se +46 (0) 72-206 20 08 5G Indoor Hub

5G Indoor Hub intends to extend the already existing outdoor 5G coverage established by the ERUF funded Wireless Innovation Arena project.

By extending the 5G test network at LTU’s campus in Luleå to a set of selected laboratories, we enable experiments and tests of fully integrated Industry 4.0 enabled use cases and scenarios. The 5G Indoor Hub is a flexible research platform that allows problems from industry and research results from academia to meet and cross-fertilize via joint prototyping, practical evaluations, testing, etc. SMEs in the region will come to LTU campus to experiment and prototype their ideas.

PROJECT PERIOD: March 2019 – ongoing CONTACT: Karl Andersson karl.andersson@ltu.se +46 (0)910-585 364

5G Edge Innovations for Mining

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The project aims to create more intelligent mining systems that will further push the boundaries of autonomy, productivity and security. The project will work with pilot demonstrations of 5G-connected drones in a mining environment, innovative use of modern AI technology and a hardware and software stack for edge-to-cloud applications. Examples of applications that will be developed include real-time video analysis, autonomous navigation, time-synchronized seismic sensors, augmented / virtual reality, etc.

The project is funded by VINNOVA, NextGenerationEU. It is led by Luleå University of Technology and CDT with parties such as RISE, BI Nordics, FieldRobotiX, ThingWave and Neava.

PROJECT PERIOD: November 2021 - November 2024

CONTACT: Karl Andersson karl.andersson@ltu.se +46 (0) 910-585 364 Rural ICT Testbed #fulltäckning

The Rural ICT Testbed project works to prevent digital exclusion by increasing mobile coverage in rural areas. The project creates opportunities for people to live and work throughout the country. The long-term goal is to create attractive and competitive areas in rural areas with access to mobile coverage.

www.fulltäckning.se

PROJECT PERIOD: January 2021 - January 2023 CONTACT: Karl Andersson karl.andersson@ltu.se +46 (0)70 819 54 84

An interview with CDT’s new project manager, Staffan Lundberg

Your career ranges from a semi-professional musician to a surgical nurse, to a product manager, to a communications director. Do you think that more people should dare to develop their talents?

I think that each individual has some areas where he or she has good conditions to become really good. At the same time, most of us have areas where you may not be able to develop as much even if you work hard. Therefore, I would say that it is wise to invest in the areas where you have the greatest potential to become good, it is probably also most satisfactory.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

There are lots of things I would like to try or do more of. I am quite creative and have for many years both written music and played in various bands. It would be exciting to have the opportunity to spend more time sitting in my music studio and writing music. It would be extra fun if some established artist becomes interested in what I write. I’m also a bit tickled by the thought of trying to write a detective story, I have some ideas that I’m thinking of. We shall see.

What tips can you give to those who do not dare to change careers?

“You know what you have but not what you get” is a saying I have heard many times. I am more fond of the saying “In great attempts, it is glorious... even to fail.” It’s really about daring to realize your dreams and not doing things you do not really enjoy just because you are careful. Life is too short not to take the chance if you get it.

What projects do you work on at CDT?

Right now I am mainly working with several projects connected to 5G. An example of this is “5G in healthcare”. The purpose of the project is to use 5G to facilitate the use of new technology in elderly care and health care. It can be about everything from connected shower robots to advanced alarm and monitoring functions. Another exciting project that I work with is “Predictive Movement” which aims to establish a digital platform with business models for coordinated parcel, letter and passenger transport. The goal is for the project to contribute to a system change when it comes to streamlining transport in rural areas.

Any comments about working at CDT? Something that is different compared to previous workplaces?

When I worked as a strategist at Region Norrbotten, I collaborated with CDT in several projects so I had some insight into how you worked. What I did not have full knowledge of was the large project portfolio and the breadth of this. But perhaps the biggest insight was what a high technical level it was on most projects. Here you can really talk about ideas and innovations at the forefront of technology, very impressive!

“The biggest insight was what a high technical level it was in most projects. Here you can really talk about ideas and innovations at the forefront of technology.”

In your free time you enjoy running, cooking and making music. Right?

I like to play, that is true. I have been playing the piano since I was four years old and I still have an interest in music. Cooking is also a great interest, and then especially dishes related to Italy which I think is Europe’s culinary stronghold, France may apologize. Running may not be as enjoyable as eating Italian food, but it has become many miles over the years. I think it is important to have a decent condition and then running is a good activity, just put on your shoes and open the door. Right now, however, I “rest in shape” and dig deep for motivation to start up again.

During the Corona pandemic, you worked at Sunderbyn hospital. What was that like?

When the pandemic broke out, I was employed at the Norrbotten Region and then it felt completely natural to go out and work in healthcare again. It had not felt good not to show up when the situation was as strained as it was. Even though it was more than twenty years since I was active, it felt a bit like coming home at the same time as I felt incredibly rusty after such a long absence.

New board member: Ida Lindh

CDT welcomes Ida Lindh as a new board member. Ida works at Skellefteå municipality. She has previously been a municipal councilor for the Liberals, a member of the municipal board and vice chairman of the municipal airport company Skellefteå airport.

Hi Ida! Welcome to CDT! Can you tell us a little about yourself?

Yes, I work at Skellefteå municipality, as strategically responsible for Campus and above all with issues related to higher education and research. Before I started at the municipality in 2017, then as responsible for the innovation support system, I have largely always worked with business development and innovation in various ways. I have also defended my dissertation in entrepreneurship and innovation via Luleå University of Technology.

Why did you accept the role as a Board Member of CDT?

I think that CDT is an exciting center formation and I myself thrive very well in the meeting between academia and business, research and innovation. I also like that there is a strong focus on the results of the projects really leading to more spin-offs, innovations, methods and processes.

What expertise can you contribute to CDT’s board?

Hard to say because I have not yet met the others on the board. But I hope that I can contribute with an understanding of both businesses, the public sector and academia, as well as innovation processes.

How do you see the future of CDT? Is there a special area that you think is important to work with or something that you are particularly committed to?

One of the strengths of CDT is precisely that it is very close to companies and that they run projects in areas that are of great relevance to the business community. There is an enormous amount happening in the area right now, so I think that what bodes well for CDT’s future is precisely that sensitivity, and rapid translation of research into actual application.

New board member: Anna Ståhlbröst

Anna Ståhlbröst has worked with CDT for a long time but never as a board member. We therefore welcome her to this new assignment! Anna is Professor and Head of Subject and her research is in the area of Information systems at Luleå University of Technology.

Hi Anna can you tell us a little about yourself?

I am a digitalization researcher. That means that I study and aim to influence how digitalization is shaped and shape our society, organizations and individuals. My research interest is mainly focusing on the human aspects of digitalization related to design, implementation and evaluation of digital innovations. My research interest stems from a curiosity of what needs human has in relation to digitalization and to understand how these can be designed into digital innovations to create an added value. Many of the research projects I am involved in i carried out in sparsely populated areas in the Northern parts of Sweden since I want to understand and support the possibilities and potential hinder that emerge due to digitalization in these areas. To gain this understanding, innovative methods, tools and processes are needed, hence I have, together with my colleagues, developed a methodology called FormIT.

Why did you accept the role as a Board Member of CDT?

I am very well acquainted with the CDT organization and I think that their role at the university is very important to support research and collaboration outside the university. I have been working closely with their organization for many years and I am looking forward to become even more engaged in their activities. What expertise can you contribute to CDT’s board?

I will contribute with a human and social perspective in the development of digital innovations. I have been doing research on the concept of Living lab for many years, and this was an initiative initiated by CDT and the Testplats Botnia work which then grew into Botnia Living Lab. I will also contribute with expertise in ethical, social and research questions. I also have extensive experience from working in national and international projects which I think is important competences in this context.

How do you see the future of CDT?

The future of CDT looks very good with their engagement in data centers, 5G development and artificial intelligence projects. Also, being engaged in the future area Creaternity focusing on circular economy and sustainable use of resources is very promising and interesting for the university and for new research projects.

Is there a special area that you think is important to work with or something that you are particularly committed to?

I am committed to the human and social aspects of digital innovations which I think are important when developing new technologies. As the world around us becomes increasingly data driven, autonomous and ubiquitous it becomes increasingly important to have humans in the loop and to manage ethical and social aspects as well as the technical and economical if we strive to develop innovations that creates an added value.

In memoriam

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague Arne Gylling. On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, Arne passed away at the age of 59.

Many knew Arne, he was unusually well-liked and appreciated by all. He was a great role model for us in his way of being. Now he has left us in an inconceivable grief and loss. We will always remember him with great gratitude and sincere warmth. Our thoughts go to his family.

CDT Management Team

Karl Andersson

Executive Director karl.andersson@ltu.se +46 (0)70 819 54 84 Staffan Lundberg

staffan.1.lundberg@ltu.se +46 (0)72 06 20 08 Jan-Olov Johansson

jan-olov.johansson@ltu.se +46 (0)70 619 22 31 Johanna Lindberg

johanna.lindberg@ltu.se +46 (0)920 491630

Michael Nilsson

michael.nilsson@ltu.se +46 (0)70 288 45 20 Marie Nolin

marie.nolin@ltu.se +46 (0)72 526 20 70 Björn Backe

bjorn.backe@ltu.se +46 (0)920 49 21 11 Jan Pettersson

jan.pettersson@ltu.se +46 (0)70 242 68 04 Annika Svensson

annika.c.svensson@ltu.se +46(0)70 591 04 23

Board of Directors

The CDT board of directors have approved the CDT annual report 2021. Luleå, January 2022.

Markus Andersson

Ericsson Research Jonas Ekman

Luleå University of Technology Anna Ståhlbröst

Luleå University of Technology Mats Nordberg

Acting Chairman Ericsson Research

Michael Carlberg Lax

Skellefteå Municipality Ida Lind

Skellefteå Municipality

ACCELERATING ICT INNOVATION

Luleå University of Technology, SE-971 87 Luleå. Phone: +46 (0)920 49 10 00. E-mail: cdtinfo@ltu.se, www.ltu.se/cdt CDT is a research center at Luleå University of Technology, www.ltu.se