Luleå University of Technology

Discover the basics of computer vision and its role in Industry 4.0.Humans are in the midst of what is referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0: the advent of new technologies that will forever change the face of business, and chief among them is computer vision. This three-week course from the Luleå University of Technology will give you a solid introduction to computer vision and help you explore its effects on industry and business. Once you complete the course, you’ll understand the potential applications of computer vision and be empowered to shape its future. This course will guide you through this journey to have a better understanding of the techniques that stand behind this field, and how you can get the benefit of using CV in your current business. The course will cover he concepts of the following fields, image processing, machine learning, deep learning, and use cases of computer Vision in business. Anyone in industry and academia who wants to boost their digital skills and gain confidence in how computer vision practices have evolved and might add a noticeable positive impact to their business and careers. This may include:  Employees, Executives, Directors, Senior Managers, Founders, and Entrepreneurs  Undergraduates and post-graduates  Researchers, teachers from majors related to business This course will be given in English.

Big data and the algorithms used in data science, together with the corresponding process and its technology tools, have important implications for addressing climate change. From machine learning algorithms to data visualization, data science methods are used to investigate and better understand climate change and its various effects on land, sea, food, etc.Data science is a powerful approach which is capable of helping practitioners, and policy-makers understand the uncertainties and ambiguities inherent in data, to identify interventions, strategies, and solutions that realize the benefits for humanity and the environment, and to evaluate the multiple– and sometimes conflicting–goals of decision-makers. In this MOOC course, we introduce methods pertaining to the growing field of data science and apply them to issues relevant to climate change. Topics Data science Analytics as a process Data-driven decisions Climate change Applications of data science in climate change Course content Understand data science Learn about the sources of big data Understand the basics of climate change, its impacts and sustainable development goals Get to know data-driven decisions and how they are made Highlight some climate change challenges that are directly or indirectly related to data science Apply data science knowledge and skills to make climate change related decisions Learn how others have used data science in association with addressing climate change problems You will learnBy the end of the course, you will be able to: obtain and analyze datasets; make data-driven decisions; identify and address climate change challenges using data science Who is the course for?This course is designed for those who want to improve their analytics and data-driven decision-making skills, with an emphasis on utilizing such skills for addressing climate change challenges. The course will also be useful for practitioners and policy-makers as they can benefit from understanding the uncertainties and ambiguities inherent in data and using it to identify interventions, strategies, and solutions that realize benefits for humanity and the environment.

Starting a business? Learn how to create a business model that ensures your new entrepreneurial venture is successful. Discover and analyse successful business models before developing your own Discover business management tools for building a business model Build essential skills for starting a business This course is designed for anyone who wants to boost their business development skills and learn how to create a successful business model. It will be particularly useful if you are about to start your own business, you’re struggling with your business model, or you need to reinvent your current business model. The course will be given in English.

Materials are all around us, in your house, in your phone and in the air you breathe. But what is material and why is it so important? Right now, the green transition is underway, but how do we create a more sustainable world - from raw material to product? It's all about materials. How does material feel? How are materials chosen? What are the materials of the future? Join us and discover our world of materials! The course containsIn this course we go through the basics of what materials are and why they are so important. You get to discover materials, get to know materials and be inspired by the materials of the future. The following areas are included in the course: What is material? How does material feel? How are materials chosen? How are materials recycled? What are the materials of the future? You will learnAt the end of the course you should be able to: Discover and reflect on the world and meaning of materials Get a feel for different materials Discover and analyze materials in your vicinity Understand that different materials are chosen based on the area of use Understand and reflect on the possibilities of materials and their role in the green transition Who is the course for?This is a course suitable for EVERYONE who is curious about the materials in their surroundings, regardless of background and age. The course requires no prior knowledge. It is for those of you who have an interest in a sustainable future and who wonder what role materials have in the green transition. The course is given in Swedish.

Our society must shift to sustainable production. The production systems need to be developed in line with the global goals set by the UN and that have been agreed on by the countries. Sustainable production is about producing with, preferably, positive impact, but usually at least as little negative impact as possible, on people and our planet. This three-week course introduces you to sustainable production systems and helps you understand them from economic, social and ecological perspectives. The course begins with an exposé of how production systems have developed historically. You will learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The course continues with an in-depth study of production systems, covering some prominent people and theories in the field. Next, you will learn about current developments in production innovation and Industry 4.0. You will also meet two companies in the manufacturing industry, Polarbröd and Sandvik Coromant, and see examples of how they work with sustainable production. The course concludes by giving you tools to design sustainable production systems. The course is aimed at anyone curious about sustainable production and how industrial production can be developed to become more sustainable. The course will be given in English.

The use of hydrogen is increasing sharply in the world. If you want to know the basics about hydrogen then this is the course for you. What will you learn?You get answers to questions such as: Why is hydrogen interesting? How is hydrogen produced? How is hydrogen distributed and stored? How can hydrogen be handled safely? How is hydrogen used to change to a sustainable and environmentally friendly society? Who is the course for?The course is for anyone who is curious to know a little more about hydrogen. Advanced knowledge of chemistry and physics is enough to keep up. Who are the teachers?Assistant Professor Erik Elfgren, Professor Rikard Gebart, Dr Fredrik Granberg, Dr Cecilia Wallmark, Professor Andrea Toffolo, Professor Xiaoyan Ji, Professor Kentaro Umeki, Luleå Univerity of Technology and Professor Thomas Wågberg, Umeå University.

Gain essential practical skills in the application of robotics to understand how to use robotic tools across various industries. On this two-week course you’ll develop a working knowledge of the use of robotics, gaining essential practical skills for robotic applications. Delving into the fundamentals of robotics, you’ll be equipped with the basics of 3D modelling, object detection, computer vision, and image processing. You’ll discover examples and get hands-on experience in developing engaging and useful robotics applications. The skills you gain in this course will help you understand how to develop robotic tools in application across various sectors. Delve into object detection Gain practical skills in the application of robotics Learn from the experts at Luleå University of Technology This course is designed for anyone interested in learning how to develop robotic tools. It will be most beneficial for those who have some theoretical knowledge of robotics and want to gain more hands-on experience. This course will be given in English.

Maintenance of company equipment, procedures, and budget has always been important to ensuring optimal business performance. However, it has moved on from the trial-and-error approach used in the beginning of the twentieth century. Modern maintenance engineering involves applying engineering principles to optimise company equipment, budget, and procedures. On this three-week course, Luleå University of Technology will introduce the science, management, and other principles you need to be a maintenance technician in the 21st century. Learn maintenance engineering and technology basics Understand and preserve reliability/maintenance balance Study with leading maintenance experts The course will be given in English.

Explore the different tools and software to design, test, and prototype custom robot parts and robust robot behaviour. In recent years, industries around the world have been getting creative when it comes to incorporating robotics into their workflows. This three-week course offers a fascinating introduction to software and tools currently used in robotics. You’ll build basic knowledge of robotics tools and learn how they can be adapted for different industries. Familiarise yourself with Ubuntu operating system and Gazebo framework Gain hands-on experience using 3D robotics models in simulation Learn from the experts at the cutting edge of control engineering, robotics, and AI This course is designed for anyone interested in using robotic solutions in their role and who wants to learn the basics of robotics frameworks. The course will be given in English.