Test in Tallinn announces latest smart city friendly projects

Out of the 14 projects received in this year’s first round of applications, the evaluation committee selected six innovative projects for testing in Tallinn.

OÜ Apstec Systems Estonia (Estonia) is developing security technology that enables fast and efficient scanning of people and their luggage for explosives, weapons, pyrotechnics and narcotics. The aim of Test in Tallinn is to evaluate the reliability and user experience of the solution at some major summer events in the Port of Tallinn and the Song Festival Grounds.

New Standard Oil OÜ is implementing a collaborative project in cooperation with Germany’s largest applied science institution, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, and the Estonian University of Life Sciences, the aim of which is to test the production of biochar, biooil and other biochemicals from landscaping waste in Tallinn. In addition, the aim is to further evaluate the use of the produced biochar in urban landscaping. Soil enriched with biochar can improve plant growth conditions and support the city’s circular economy goals. The test will be carried out in cooperation with the city’s circular economy centre and research partners over a period of 9-12 months.

Los Aparatos (Germany) is testing a bike tracker device that collects data on cyclists’ and mobility vehicle speeds, road conditions and user behaviour. The solution provides an objective addition to the city’s mobility data and helps to better plan the maintenance and development of bike paths. The test is being carried out in cooperation with city officials and the Association of People with Disabilities.

Rollyy (Finland) is testing an autonomous electric car charging robot that brings charging directly to the vehicle’s parking space and reduces the need for permanent charging infrastructure. The project will evaluate the solution’s user experience, energy use and cost-effectiveness over one to two months. The test supports the development of flexible charging services and the wider adoption of electric vehicles in the city.

VanHarl OÜ (Estonia) wants to test an automated technical drawing reading solution that makes CAD and PDF drawings machine-readable. The pilot will assess whether the solution’s existing features are also suitable for digitalising city planning and construction processes and more efficient data processing. The solution has potential for wider use in other cities and infrastructure owners.

HOBIzone Sports Club MTÜ (Estonia) is creating a drone football practice field in collaboration with the Energy Discovery Centre, which will make a technology-based educational game available to students and the public. The project aims to evaluate the educational use of the game and its suitability for school programmes, and to support the popularisation of engineering education. During the summer, the durability of the solution will be tested in an open and high-use environment.

The Test in Tallinn programme allows companies to test their solutions in Tallinn for up to 12 months. The city provides suitable sites and facilities for pilots, helps find partners, and, if needed, also offers access to open data.

More information about the programme can be found at www.tallinn.ee/en/tallinnovation/testintallinn.