Research group

Futuristic Interactive Technologies

In our RDI activities, we aim to make broad use of interactive technologies in different industries. The research group works in close interaction and cooperation with industry. Innovative, interactive technology solutions are implemented in sectors such as technology, welfare, education and tourism.

We are pioneers in the development of our own metaverse technology, specifically designed for industrial training applications.

The subjects of our research

  • Industrial metaverse applications
  • Digital twins
  • Industry 5.0
  • Advanced remote-controlled interfaces
  • User experience
  • A new generation of collaborative learning environments
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Machine learning models
  • Cognitive robotic systems
  • Social metaverse
  • Virtual reality
  • Augmented reality
  • Gaming technology

Etäohjattava robotti Tulevaisuuden interaktiiviset teknologiat

Awards at international conferences:

  • Work-In-Progress Award in IEEE VS-Games 2014, Malta
  • Best Applied Games Award in Finnish Game Award 2019, Finland
  • Best Paper Award of the Future Internet Journal 2019
  • Excellent Paper Award in ACM IC4E 2020, Japan
  • Excellent Paper Award in Springer ABC 2020, Japan
  • Best Paper Award in IEEE CogInfoCom 2020, online conference
  • Best Paper Award in Springer AHFE 2021, online conference
  • Best Runner Up Award GamiFIN 2022 conference

Our Experts

Research Group Leader

  • Mika Luimula

    Principal Lecturer, Research Group Leader|Laboratoriopäällikkö \ Head of Laboratory
    +358 40 355 0839
    mika.luimula@turkuamk.fi

Senior Specialists

  • Jukka Huovinen

    Senior Advisor
    +358 50 594 2413
    jukka.huovinen@turkuamk.fi
  • Matti Gröhn

    Principal Lecturer
    +358 50 471 9632
    matti.grohn@turkuamk.fi
  • Timo Haavisto

    Senior Advisor, Project Manager
    +358 40 355 0141
    timo.haavisto@turkuamk.fi
  • David Oliva

    Senior Advisor, Research Planner|Projektipäällikkö \ Project Manager
    +358 40 080 7594
    david.oliva@turkuamk.fi

Lecturers

  • Kimmo Tarkkanen

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 50 320 4105
    kimmo.tarkkanen@turkuamk.fi
  • Werner Ravyse

    Senior Lecturer, Researcher|Projektikoordinaattori \ Project Coordinator
    +358 41 754 8159
    werner.ravyse@turkuamk.fi
  • Juha Saarinen

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 40 355 0321
    juha.saarinen2@turkuamk.fi
  • Taisto Suominen

    Senior Lecturer
    +358 44 907 2053
    taisto.suominen@turkuamk.fi

Project Specialists

  • Merja Mäkelä

    Senior Advisor, Project Manager
    +358 50 349 5801
    merja.makela@turkuamk.fi
  • Jami Aho

    Project Advisor
    +358 50 472 4148
    jami.aho@turkuamk.fi

Engineers and Developers

  • Jaro Virta

    Project Engineer
    +358 50 323 7128
    jaro.p.virta@turkuamk.fi
  • Polina Petrova

    Project Engineer
    +358 50 326 0034
    polina.petrova1@turkuamk.fi
  • Víctor Blanco Bataller

    Project Engineer, Research Engineer
    +358 40 355 0806
    victor.blancobataller@turkuamk.fi
  • Jaakko Haavisto

    Project Engineer
    +358 50 401 8599
    jaakko.j.haavisto@turkuamk.fi
  • Axel Lindberg

    Project Engineer
    +358 50 436 4134
    axel.lindberg@turkuamk.fi
  • Duy Vu Dinh Pham

    Project Engineer
    +358 50 311 0662
    duy.vudinhpham@turkuamk.fi
  • Aapo Nikkola

    Project Engineer
    +358 50 598 5547
    aapo.a.nikkola@turkuamk.fi

Networks and cooperation

We cooperate with companies, universities and research institutes in Finland and internationally. Our partners include

  • Proverse Interactive Oy empower businesses in all industries with innovative metaverse solutions that optimize productivity streamline processes, and drive sustainable growth.
  • Nokia RXRM industrial metaverse technology enabler
  • as well as numerous other technology companies, public research organisations and universities in Finland and abroad.

We are members of these networks:

  • EU VRAR Industrial Coalition
  • Digital Defence Ecosystem
  • Metaverse Initiative by Finnish Ecosystem
  • Made in Europe: manufacturing partnership with the European Commission under the Framework Programme Horizon 2021-2027.

The 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.