What happens when Estonia’s beloved film "Kevade" ("Spring") is colourised and one of its main characters, Arno, is recast as a young Leonardo DiCaprio? When artificial intelligence meets student creativity, an experiment is born – one that pushes the boundaries of both technology and culture.
Russia removed TalTech’s smart wave buoy from Estonia’s economic zone – without a single obstacle; the incident raises a pressing question: does Estonia truly have sufficient situational awareness in the Baltic Sea, and the capacity to respond swiftly?
International researchers bring new ideas and fresh perspectives to Estonian science. But can our research and working environment offer enough support to attract talent to Estonia – and, just as importantly, to make them stay?
How can we eat in a way that benefits our health and protects the environment? Estonian researchers used computer models to identify realistic and sustainable dietary patterns that don't require extreme changes but help reduce environmental impact and improve health.
Technology is no longer just a tool – it’s a force reshaping industries, transforming societies, and challenging our understanding of reality. But with this unprecedented power comes a critical question: are we truly in control of technology, or are we merely at its mercy?
Andri Haran, the CEO of The Federation of Estonian Engineering sees great potential in the future of smart industry but acknowledges that the progress towards digitalization and automation in Estonian industry is uneven.
Priit Raid, a TalTech alumnus and the founder and CEO of Hoob OÜ, a company providing automation solutions, believes that automation and robotics do not leave people without jobs but rather allow them to focus on more valuable tasks. He established his company specifically to help the industry stay competitive through the automation of production processes.
Estonia's future won’t unfold by chance – it depends on knowledge, ideas, and the ability to bring those ideas to life. That's why it's crucial to ask who should shape our future and how.
Collaboration between humans and machines is no longer a vision of the future – it is happening here and now. Robots are lending a helping hand in therapy, digital twins are taking their place in factories, and the line between science and everyday life is becoming increasingly blurred with each passing day.
Drones are becoming an increasingly common sight in urban airspace – but what role do cities play in managing and expanding drone traffic? In the latest episode of the podcast "Innovation and Governance," we take a closer look at urban airspace, where new flying devices are constantly emerging.