Projects 

The Application of Information Technology in Mechanical, Civil and Automation Engineering (KITARA)

The KITARA programme is funded by the Academy of Finland, the Ministry of the Environment and Tekes. The programme involves 15 consortia projects. The Academy of Finland grants 5.6 million euros, the Ministry of the Environment 0.4 million euros, and Tekes 2 million euros in funding.

Projects funded

Transportation data acquisition by means of ICT-derived 3D modelling
Ernvall Timo, Helsinki University of Technology
Chen Ruizhi, Finnish Geodetic Institute
Haggrén Henrik, Helsinki University of Technology
Hyyppä Juha, Finnish Geodetic Institute

Data model automation in reparation and construction of the paved road network
Heikkilä Rauno, Oulu University
Sallinen Mikko, Technical Research Center of Finland
Kilpeläinen Pekka, Technical Research Center of Finland
Nevala Kalervo, Technical Research Center of Finland

Data management and exploitation during the use of a facility
Pakanen Jouko, Helsinki University of Technology
Jokela Timo, Oulu University
Vähä Pentti, Technical Research Center of Finland

ICT as an enabler for conversion of real estate business to customer focused workplace industry
Sulonen Reijo, Helsinki University of Technology
Järvenpää Eila, Helsinki University of Technology
Kankainen Jouko, Helsinki University of Technology

Potentials of networking in the application of ICT solutions for life cycle designs of buildings
Häkkinen Tarja, Technical Research Center of Finland
Malinen Pekka, Helsinki University of Technology
Siltanen Pekka, Technical Research Center of Finland

Use of ICT 3D measuring techniques for high quality construction
Jokinen Olli, Helsinki University of Technology
Hyyppä Juha, Finnish Geodetic Institute
Kanerva Pekka, Helsinki University of Technology
Vermeer Martin, Helsinki University of Technology

Introduction of internet-based cooperation techniques in construction
Kiviniemi Arto, Technical Research Center of Finland
Björk Bo-Christer, Hanken
Savioja Lauri, Helsinki University of Technology
Weck Tor-Ulf, Helsinki University of Technology
Kiiras Juhani, Helsinki University of Technology

Virtual camera systems in 4D modelling in construction
Kähkönen Kalle, Technical Research Center of Finland
Woodward Charles, Technical Research Center of Finland

MRI-combatible surgical robot
Heikkilä Janne, Oulu University
Myllylä Risto, Oulu University
Nevala Kalervo, Oulu University
Sallinen Mikko, Technical Research Center of Finland

Development process for networked control systems in a mobile working machine
Juhala Matti, Helsinki University of Technology
Koskinen Kari O., Helsinki University of Technology
Pulkkinen Urho, Technical Research Center of Finland
 
Embedded control and monitoring systems in production machine networks
Jämsä-Jounela Sirkka-Liisa, Helsinki University of Technology
Kortela Urpo, Oulu University
Lautala Pentti, Tampere University of Technology

Water hydraulic mobile machines with intelligent condition control
Koskinen Kari T., Tampere University of Technology
Mäntylä Tapio, Tampere University of Technology
Pietola Matti, Helsinki University of Technology

ICT Support for the renewing business and service concepts of foundry industry
Orkas Juhani, Helsinki University of Technology
Ekman Kalevi, Helsinki University of Technology
Nieminen Marko, Helsinki University of Technology

Transients and efficiency control in digital hydraulics
Pietola Matti, Helsinki University of Technology
Linjama Matti, Tampere University of Technology
Walden Marina, Åbo Akademi University

Combining image and touch data in robotics
Handroos Heikki, Lappeenranta University of Technology
Kälviäinen Heikki, Lappeenranta University of Technology