Topic: research

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The registration for three-minute thesis competition ends on 19 September.
26 August 2024 research
University of Tartu launches initiative to improve safety of autonomous heavy machinery
An international team of researchers and entrepreneurs, led by the Uni of Tartu, is starting to develop AI-based solutions that will enable self-driving heavy vehicles to operate safely in difficult conditions.
Hacking photosynthesis to stimulate plant growth might be more complex than previously thought
University of Tartu plant biologists show that in the future, it would be better to prefer plants with fewer stomata, as they grow faster.
02 August 2024 research
GreenPolymers
Projekt: uudsed kõrgtehnoloogilised polümeerid lignotselluloosilisest toormest
28 June 2024 research
Karl Kruusamäe paves the way for human-robot collaboration full of possibilities
Karl Kruusamäe is fascinated by science at the frontiers of human knowledge: anything is possible. In his work, he is committed to developing collaboration between humans and robotics.
Scientists made a soft robot that mimics a spider's leg
Researchers I. Must and K. Valdur have created a robot leg modelled after the leg of a cucumber spider. A soft robot was created in cooperation with the Italian Institute of Technology
23 May 2024 research
University brings top professionals and future technologies to Ida-Viru County
Alongside the creation of new technologies, Ida-Virumaa's transition to a sustainable economic model requires diversified skills and support for the development of research-intensive businesses.
Marje Kasari, Research Fellow in Microbiology
Microbiology research group
16 April 2024 research
Estonia’s full CERN membership expands University of Tartu’s research collaboration opportunities
CERN has admitted Estonia as its full member. For the University of Tartu, this means expanding its existing research, education and business collaboration opportunities.