The new program called “Wallenberg Autonomous Systems Program (Wasp)” and shall ensure that Sweden keep up with progress towards the networked society where more and more the system also becomes self-governing. This includes of factories where the products assemble themselves, self-driving cars, smart energy and connected mines.
– To keep up with This development is essential for Swedish industry, says program chair Mille Millnert at Linköping University, adding that there is great interest from companies such as Ericsson, Saab, Volvo, Autoliv and Boliden.
Bakgrunden are the big bets such as Germany do on the Internet in the industry and known as Industrial 4.0.
The US has a similar initiative called” industrial internet. “
A concentrated effort is needed in Sweden believes Mille Millnert.
– There is no doubt that it is a crucial area where it is needed large investments.
The first doctoral students will be recruited for the autumn and the goal is to attract top performers from around the world. Universities and companies to work together. Of the 100 students who are expected to attend, half must be industrial doctoral students.
– The goal is Transform a national team in the future industry, says Mille Millnert.
The program will last for ten years and the total bet Wallenberg Foundation 1.3 billion. At the same time 500 million from the industry and the four participating universities: Chalmers, KTH, Linköping and Lund University.
The research will be done in many areas but the emphasis is on software and autonomous systems.
– Wasp will turbo charge our research in the area of ”big data” and to ensure the smart systems really are smart, while dependable and predictable, says David Sands, Vice strong area leader for Information and Communication Technology at Chalmers.
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