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RISE and MSB launch research collaboration to strengthen Sweden’s preparedness in emergency communication
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) have signed a research agreement to strengthen Sweden’s capacity for secure and reliable communication for essential societal functions. The collaboration includes the development of new methods and processes for future communication solutions in next-generation 4G/5G networks, connected to the new national communications system…
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Swen – The Next Secure Step for Emergency Communications
The current communication system for emergency services, Rakel, has been in use since 2006 and is well established. However, the system focuses on voice communication and does not have modern support for sending messages via apps or video from drones, which is what emergency services need today. A new system, Swen (The Swedish Emergency Network),…
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AstaZero unveils the world’s most advanced proving ground
Technology breakthrough hastens a new era in vehicle connectivity Telecom providers, AI engineers, and vehicle manufacturers around the world are collaborating to navigate an increasingly interconnected and complex vehicle ecosystem. As international 3G networks are decommissioned, traffic, business and mission-critical systems (i.e. police, ambulances, fire brigade) face the challenge of upgrading and adapting their systems…
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Regulatory framework in the way of autonomous vehicles
“To take the next step, we need a national effort to show the way,” says Anders Hjalmarsson Jordanius, Head of Mobility and Systems Research at RISE. Rules, not technology, stand in the way of automated vehicles“It may have been technically possible, but there are challenges. One is the legal framework; for example, the Vienna Convention…
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From car manufacturer to software company – how the automotive industry will make the transition
“The software in a car has to be much more complex than the software in a plane or a boat,” says Peter Janevik, CEO of RISE’s AstaZero test facility. “Cars already contain a lot of advanced functionality, and this will increase by a factor of ten as vehicles become automated.” Digitalisation is reshaping car design.…
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IGE Day 2025 – Inspiring Future Engineers
IGE Day is a national initiative designed to inspire girls and non-binary individuals aged 13 to 19 by giving them hands-on experience of the engineering profession at leading companies. Throughout the day, the participants met with our engineers, explored advanced technology, and visited RISE’s largest and most advanced Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) chamber – AWITAR (Automotive…
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RISE secures TISAX certification
Our certification covers the Information Security Management System and technical infrastructure, including AstaZero Proving Ground. These facilities are equipped to meet high-security standards, protecting our clients’ prototypes and sensitive information. “This certification not only enhances our ability to support clients with secure and innovative solutions but also solidifies our role as a trusted partner in…
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Advancing Automotive Safety in Adverse Weather
The projects highlighted how sensors could operate effectively in adverse weather conditions, ensuring vehicles perform accurate manoeuvres. Several techniques demonstrated have the potential to revolutionize the industry. Now, the focus shifts to refinement, commercialization, and extensive testing and validation. With these advancements, we aim to match the capabilities of sunny California in delivering safe AD…
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A strong brand becomes even stronger
This autumn, we are taking a significant step by incorporating AstaZero into RISE. The test facility in Sandhult, just outside Borås, will continue to be known as AstaZero and will focus on testing and research in the safe, sustainable, and automated transport system. At the same time, closer collaboration with other RISE divisions will expand…
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10 years of innovation
This year marks a decade since we at AstaZero began our journey towards making transportation safer and smarter. Over the past 10 years, we have been at the forefront of developing the automotive industry and testing advanced vehicle technologies, contributing to a safer future for all road users. “We couldn’t have reached this milestone without…