How to get your medical device faster to market
Coming up with an idea for a medical device is no easy task. The idea for the device may be based on research results or that there is only a prototype of the device. That is of course a good…
Has the IT industry neglected computers? Atostek improves computer’s wellbeing by hiring a Computer eXperience -expert
The common promises of IT service providers, software houses and application developers include focusing on the customer, user experience and added value. These all are well-meaning goals, however, there is one crucial factor missing: the computer. In order to achieve…
Generating a velocity profile for a mobile robot
This post is based on my M.Sc. thesis, the goal of which was redesigning the velocity profile generator of an autonomous mobile robot. The velocity profile can be used to plan and optimize a robot’s movement. What is a velocity…
3 tips on how to avoid healthcare hacking in the future
A cyber security specialist lists three ways to avoid a disaster like the Vastaamo hacking incident: “Under no circumstances, should information systems show any patient information to end users without strong authentication”. The hacking of the Psychotherapy Center Vastamo, reported…
RustDDS – Data Distribution Service implemented in Rust
RustDDS is a networking middleware implemented in Rust programming language. Atostek’s RustDDS is now freely available for all robot developers. DDS is an essential part of ROS 2 based robot applications. Unfortunately there were no pure Rust DDS implementations available,…
Machine learning boosts problem-solving for industry
Traditional machinery and equipment manufacturers have long been shifting from machinery production only, towards data management. Several kinds of data are being gathered on machinery and its use: maintenance data, data on parts in production batches, customer contacts, problem solving,…
Robot Operating System 2 (ROS 2) is Here – Why Should You Care?
Companies around the world are spending huge amounts of money on robotics development. Autonomous cars, industrial robots, autonomous lawn mowers and work machines all are some kind of robots. Almost daily there are news about new R & D efforts…
Study of robot route optimization using genetic algorithm
Master of Science thesis • Author: Viljami Männikkö • Read more My Master of Science thesis “Spline optimization: Spline optimization using a genetic algorithm in AGV system”, written at Atostek, examines spline optimization from the point of view of robot…
World’s first industrial application utilizing 5G and AI adopted at ABB drives factory in Helsinki
HELSINKI, FINLAND, JUNE 5, 2019 World’s first industrial application utilizing 5G and AI adopted at ABB drives factory in Helsinki A joint pilot project by ABB, Atostek and Telia lays the foundation for new industrial solutions based on 5G wireless…
Digia and Atostek won the competitive tendering for renewal of digital information flow in social and health care
The consortium of Digia and Atostek is preparing to deliver a solution for integration and information management to UNA Oy. The initial estimate for the framework agreement is 6 Million euros during four years. The framework agreement includes the delivery,…