Research group
Cognitive Technologies Research Group, CoRe
We build reliable and human-centric AI solutions that make data understandable and decision-making smarter. We support business competitiveness and sustainability by providing solutions that combine disparate data sources into a functional whole.
In a digitising society, the biggest challenge for organisations is not a lack of information, but its fragmentation. Our research group addresses this by developing cognitive technologies that aggregate and interpret data from different sources into an understandable whole.
Our goal is to increase the reliability, explainability, and usability of data for decision-making, and to support collaboration between humans and AI at all levels of organisations. This is particularly relevant for industry, services, and the public sector.
At the core of our work is the interpretation and explicability of multi-source data and the building of intelligent decision-making systems. Using real-time information improves efficiency, quality, safety, and competitiveness in global markets.
Core competences
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Multi-domain data integration and analytics:
We combine computer vision, voice, text, sensor data, and process data into a single entity.
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Human-centered and explainable AI (XAI):
We develop algorithms that predict, classify, and explain their decisions to the user.
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Cognitive and interactive systems:
We help others to create solutions and AI agents where AI supports work.
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Real-time analytics and distributed intelligence (edge AI):
Bringing intelligence close to the user and ensuring secure data processing.
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Modelling tacit knowledge and competences:
We will explore how to transform workers’ competences and experiential knowledge into measurable and transferable digital knowledge.
Current and future priorities
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Industrial and manufacturing data solutions:
Intelligent information systems that connect people, machines and, processes in real time.
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Human-AI collaboration:
Solutions that support worker decision-making, safety and learning.
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Digital models of learning and education:
Evidence-based learning environments that integrate explainable AI to improve learning outcomes and reduce cognitive load.
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Green and responsible AI:
Energy-efficient and ethically designed algorithms and data lifecycle management.
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Development of data ecosystems and standards:
We participate in national and European initiatives to build trust and interoperability in data spaces.
We are operating at a tipping point where data becomes intelligence and intelligence becomes action. The value of data is not in the quantity, but in how we manage to find meaning in complex data streams. We want to help manufacturing companies use data cost-effectively, securely and competitively.
David Oliva, Chief Advisor, Research Group Leader
We are developing human-centred AI and data technologies that combine information from different sources into a holistic understanding.
Our experts
The strength of the Cognitive Technologies Research Group lies in its multidisciplinary modular expertise. Our team brings together experts in AI, machine vision, data analytics, and software architecture, among others.
We have built a modular research and development platform that allows us to integrate the latest models and methodologies into our own architecture. It is fast, secure and serves the needs of our partners.
Our RDI Infrastructure
FIT Turku Competence Center
FIT Turku is a centre of expertise for Futuristic Interactive Technologies. We conduct applied research on virtual, augmented and mixed reality and offer tailor-made solutions to meet the needs of our partners.
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Press Release
New research group brings reliable and human-centric AI solutions to businesses
The Cognitive Technologies Research Group at Turku University of Applied Sciences builds intelligent decision-making systems and combines disparate data sources into a functional whole. At best, technology development will create new growth in the Southwest Finland region.
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.