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Welcome to the blog of the Computing Sciences unit. We are a multidisciplinary hub for research, teaching and learning across a wide range of topics in ICT.

Presenting our work on human-centered communication in mixed-fleet environments

12.10.2026

How can humans and automated-guided vehicles (AGVs) communicate effectively in shared working space? At Nordichi 2026, Chowdhury presented her research on a human-centered communication framework in mixed-fleet environments. Her work explores how machines can acknowledge, communicate and signal priority for a smooth human-machine collaboration.

7.10.2026

Physically Active Play with Social Robots at ATK Seniorit Mukanetti ry

How can we stay energetic for the upcoming dark winter? Stay physically active! Yeah! That’s one way to go! While the sun was still shining on a beautiful autumn day, a group of robots left Robostudio and headed to ATK Mukanetti. What’s their mission? They wanted to invite older adults to move, play and explore what social robots can bring to physical activity.

23.9.2026

This week’s theme: Brainwolk walking meetings

When the sun shines and weather is perfectly crispy, what would be better than heading outdoors and walking with your students and colleagues? During this week I have done three Brainwolks already, and must say that the wellbeing increased dramatically by doing that. Continue reading, if you want to know how everything went and how it was organized.

Wellness

10.6.2026

Two Months at Bristol Robotics Laboratory: Robots, Exoskeletons, and a Lot of Sheep

Over the past two months, I swapped Tampere for Bristol and had the chance to spend a research exchange at Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL). Between running my own exoskeleton-mobile robot-human interaction study, learning how to use exoskeletons and robot dogs, helping at the VIVO Showcase, and meeting amazing researchers, there was never a dull moment.

12.5.2026

Why Real Autonomy Is So Hard: Insights from the SIX Mobile Work Machines Results Seminar

On Monday 5.5.2026, Mixed Fleet researchers participated in the SIX Mobile Work Machines Results Seminar, which brought together researchers, industry partners, and practitioners to reflect on the realities of autonomous and semi-autonomous machines operating in complex, real-world environments. The event was held in Solo Sokos Torni Hotel, Tampere.

26.2.2026

TeknologiaUra – fair in Tampere-talo

TeknologiaUra fair is organized annually in Tampere-talo in mid-November to educate future talents about different career possibilities in technology. TAU and TAMK had a joint stand which Computing Sciences joined to promote local options for higher education to high school, middle school and vocational school students as well as their teachers. The fair had around 30 stands ranging from local manufacturing companies to multinational IT service companies and everything in between.

26.1.2026

Beyond HTI – Cat-Robot Interaction Thesis Research

You probably know all about different ways in which domestic pets interact with technologies that we, humans, have emerged ourselves in. A cat writing a one-letter essay on your laptop during an afternoon nap, attacking your TV screen whenever you are watching a nature documentary or dogs befriending a Sale robot on its’ way to deliver your groceries.