Research NTNU buys “superdrone” The new drone is considered the world’s best autonomous underwater vehicle and can be used both to improve our understanding of the ocean and to strengthen defence capabilities. NTNU will contribute to the further development of the drone. Research NTNU has tested autonome inspection of a seabed gas pipeline NTNU researchers have demonstrated longer pipeline inspections of seabed infrastructure using inexpensive autonomous vessels operated from a remote control room 1,000 kilometres away. Research Tribute: A king’s life of service has come to an end –He made us feel seen and heard, regardless of age, title or background. He was there for us when we needed someone to turn to, whether during natural disasters or moments of profound national crisis. Research Useful tool for equality and diversity in academia launched A brand-new tool for working with equality, inclusion and diversity – at departments, faculties and research centres – has just been completed by researchers at the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture. Blog 17 October: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty On October 17, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, NTNU’s global health team launches its Annual Report 2024-2025. Research NTNU will lead the world’s first maritime research centre on AI The Norwegian Maritime AI Centre will receive a total of NOK 100 million over five years and will start up in the beginning of 2026. Organization news NASA Researcher to lead Fjordlab at the Norwegian Ocean Technology Centre Knut Øxnevad is shifting from space exploration in the US to take Norway to new depths in ocean research. Research A brain that builds time Your brain doesn’t just passively track time – it structures it. Innovation Blueye Underwater Drone Goes Autonomous NTNU’s marine robotics research environment is taking the next step to enable the Blueye underwater drone to carry out fully autonomous missions underwater.
