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Digital Systems

Making Sense of Big Data Sets

The research group Digital Systems develops technology that makes it possible to collect, understand, and use data in complex and demanding environments.

We combine expertise in sensors, measurement systems, communication, artificial intelligence, data analysis, visualization, interaction, and decision support to create robust and innovative digital solutions.

We collaborate with businesses, public sector, and research communities on developing new digital solutions.

Contact us if you want to

  • develop an idea into a research or innovation project
  • test new technology or artificial intelligence in your company
  • develop sensors, autonomous systems, or decision support tools
  • find funding through research and innovation programs
Contact
Annette Fagerhaug Stephansen

Digital Systems Research Director Digital Systems - Fantoft

anst@norceresearch.no

+47 402 23 815

What can we help you with?

We help customers who want to:

  • Automatically collect data from sensors, vehicles, vessels, drones, or other infrastructure
  • Monitor and understand complex operations in real-time
  • Develop sensors tailored to customer needs
  • Develop IoT and sensor systems for marine, industrial, and mission-critical environments
  • Use artificial intelligence and machine learning for analysis, prediction, and decision support
  • Develop digital twins and advanced models of systems and processes
  • Visualize large amounts of data in a way that improves situational awareness
  • Automate workflows and reduce risk through autonomous systems
  • Develop and test new digital products and services
  • Explore, develop, and evaluate digital technology in collaboration with users
  • Apply for research and innovation funding together with strong R&D partners

From data to decisions

Digital solutions are more than just advanced algorithms or sensors. The value comes when the whole chain works together, from collecting data to analysis, visualization, and action.

Our research group works along this entire value chain. We develop technology that can gather information, understand situations, and help people make the right decisions, even in challenging and dynamic environments.

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Feel free to invite us as a partner in research projects or smaller commissioned research projects. Here's what we work on:

  • Smart sensors and data collection
    We develop sensors, measurement systems, and communication solutions that provide reliable data even in challenging environments, above and below water.
  • Autonomous systems
    We develop autonomous and distributed systems that can observe, analyse, and act without continuous human involvement.
  • Artificial intelligence and decision support
    We develop AI-based solutions that turn large amounts of data into decision-making support, predictions, and operational recommendations.
  • Visualization and user experience
    We design intuitive user interfaces and decision support tools that make complex data easier to understand and use.

Technology for demanding environments

The research group has strong interdisciplinary expertise in mathematics, physics, computer science, electronics, and system development. We have our own lab infrastructure for prototyping and testing

We work closely with industry, the public sector, and academia to develop technology that meets needs in oceans and the environment, aquaculture, energy, industry, health, transport, and public safety.

Through research and innovation, we help realize the digital and autonomous systems of the future, where data is turned into insight, decisions, and action.

Meet the Team

Anders Vahlin

Chief Scientist - Fantoft

jvah@norceresearch.no

Anne Ansnes Hageberg

Senior Researcher - Fantoft

ahag@norceresearch.no
+47 480 02 417

Bård Henriksen

Senior Researcher - Fantoft

bahe@norceresearch.no
+47 411 45 474

Else Helen Nornes

Senior Researcher - Fantoft

elno@norceresearch.no
+47 909 63 459

Frank Ådland

Lead Engineer - Fantoft

frad@norceresearch.no
+47 469 56 833

Gro Fonnes

Senior Researcher - Fantoft

grfo@norceresearch.no
+47 56 10 78 21

Hasan Asyari Arief

Senior Researcher - Fantoft

hasv@norceresearch.no
+47 56 10 78 14

Inge Kristian Eliassen

Senior Researcher - Fantoft

inel@norceresearch.no
+47 975 73 078

Inge Klepsvik

Senior Researcher - Fantoft

inkl@norceresearch.no
+47 56 10 78 08

Jeremy Cook

Senior Researcher - Fantoft

jeco@norceresearch.no
+47 908 75 828

Jo Dugstad Wake

Senior Researcher - Fantoft

jowa@norceresearch.no
+47 56 10 72 93

Junyong You

Senior Researcher - Fantoft

juyo@norceresearch.no
+47 988 47 934

Klaus Johannsen

Chief Scientist - Fantoft

kljo@norceresearch.no
+47 56 10 78 03
+47 974 650 33

Rune Øyerhamn

Researcher - Bergen

ruoy@norceresearch.no
+47 958 23 157

Xue-Cheng Tai

Chief Scientist - Fantoft

xtai@norceresearch.no
+47 56 10 78 30

Yngve Heggelund

Senior Researcher - Fantoft

ynhe@norceresearch.no
+47 917 97 224

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