AI in Sensor Systems: dScience Partner Program Workshop

How can AI enable automated data processing, acoustic object detection, energy-efficient edge computing and autonomous navigation? These were among the questions explored at the dScience and Kongsberg Maritime workshop on AI, data and computing in sensor systems at Lysaker.

Great attendance from academia and industry at the invitation-only workshop at Kongsberg @ Lysaker, 30 September 2025.

By Christoffer Hals
Published Oct. 1, 2025 - Last modified Oct. 2, 2025

Collaboration Across Academia and Industry

The workshop, part of the dScience Partner Programme, gathered invited participants from academia, research and industry. Contributions came from Kongsberg Discovery, Kongsberg Maritime, the University of Oslo, Equinor and DNV, covering cutting-edge applications of AI in complex sensor environments.

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P?l Orten from Kongsberg moderated the event. 

In his remarks, P?l Orten from Kongsberg Maritime highlighted the importance of collaboration: “For future events I hope we will not only see individual presentations from UiO, DNV, Kongsberg, Equinor and others, but also joint presentations. If we manage that, these initiatives are really showing results.”

Building Connections 

Alongside expert talks, the event offered an excellent lunch and valuable opportunities for networking, reinforcing the importance of building connections across sectors. The Partner Programme, established by the University of Oslo, includes partners such as Kongsberg Gruppen, Equinor, DNV, DNB, NBIM, the City of Oslo and Helse S?r-?st. Its goal is to accelerate innovation and develop long-term competence in areas crucial for Norway’s future.

Programme Highlights

Implementation of AI within Kongsberg Discovery Arne Johan Hestnes, Kongsberg Discovery
Implementation of AI within Kongsberg Discovery
Arne Johan Hestnes, Kongsberg Discovery
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Automated data processing frameworks for USV AI surveys and digital twins
Martin Johannes Nilsen, Kongsberg Discovery
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Object detection in acoustic data
Kristian Gulaker, Kongsberg Discovery
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A glimpse into Integreat – Norwegian Centre for Knowledge-driven Machine Learning
Ingrid Glad, University of Oslo
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Brain-inspired energy-efficient edge IoT
Dag Wisland, University of Oslo
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Use of AI in autonomous robotic inspections
Kivanc Biber, Equinor
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From measurement to insight: bridging physics and technological advancements in sensor systems
John Olav Skog?s, Kongsberg Maritime
Assurance of autonomous navigation systems for ships
?ystein Engelhardtsen, DNV
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Distributed autonomous systems: data-driven control, optimisation, and AI
Mathias Hudoba de Badyn, University of Oslo

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Photos: Christoffer Hals, dScience, UiO.