photo of a city road in kista

Sensorer i nytt samarbete för intelligenta trafiksystem

Nytt samarbete kring trafikanalys via sensortekniker identifierar nya lösningar för framtidens trafikmiljö.

På en stolpe vid en fyrvägskorsning i Kista har multisensorer installerats – ett litet men viktigt steg på vägen att uppfylla stadens vision om att minska bilköer, trafikbuller och utsläpp av skadliga partiklar.

Stockholms stad, Kista Science City och flera teknikbolag utforskar tillsammans möjligheterna att mäta och analysera vägarnas trafikflöden mer intelligent, så att det blir lättare att sätta in rätt trafikåtgärder åren framöver.

Vilka fordonsslag ska få köra på vilka gator? Mellan vilka tidpunkter? Det är exempel på hur man med trafikstyrning kan påverka köer, buller och nivån av skadliga partiklar.

Utmaningen hittills har varit att man inte haft en tydlig bild av vilken trafik som kör på vilka gator. Datainsamling sker bara vid enstaka tillfällen per år, och har inte detaljerad information om vilka fordonsslag som passerar, vid vilka tidpunkter dessa passerar, eller i vilka hastigheter. Multisensor-teknik skulle kunna erbjuda allt detta – i realtid dessutom, året runt.

Ny och gammal teknik testas och jämförs

Men hur väl fungerar tekniken? Hur tillförlitlig är datan? Det är en av de saker som Stockholm stad vill ta reda på.

Testerna utförs i den relativt trafikintensiva korsningen Hanstavägen/Norgegatan i Kista . Riktigheten i datan är avgörande för att multisensorteknik ska ersätta dagens datainsamlingsmetoder. Den nya tekniken och den gamla räknar trafiken i den här korsningen, och resultaten jämförs även med ett ”människofacit”, där man räknat och klassificerat trafiken förhand.

”Här har man säkerställt att rätt personer är med”

Multisensorteknikerna som testas inkluderar bildanalys av registreringsplåtar (som vid vägtullar), radaranalys, och bild- och ai-analys av fordons former. Ändå är det inte tekniken som är avgörande:

–  Utmaningen är att tekniken ska fungera i en stor skala i en komplex miljö, och tillföra stor nytta för staden. Omständigheter som GDPR, fysisk tillgång till ström och internetuppkoppling och belysning på platsen måste vägas in. Det är därför det här projektet är så värdefullt, säger David Eskilsson, vd på Edeva, ett av teknikbolagen som satt upp sensorutrustning vid korsningen.

–  Här har man säkerställt att rätt personer är med, och vi abonnerar på deras tid. Vi  teknikleverantörer får gå på djupet med alltifrån den it-säkerhetsansvarige på Stockholm stad till den som är ansvarig för alla trafikmätningar. Som litet teknikbolag är det vanligtvis i stort sett omöjligt att få till den här öppna dialogen med en stad. Det är guld värt.

Långsiktigt tänk med uppskalning i åtanke

David Eskilsson värdesätter också att projektet har ett långsiktigt tänk som går bortom ”proof of concept”:

– Att göra ”PoC:ar” leder ofta bara in i ett vakuum där inget sedan händer. Blicken nu är tydligt vänd mot slutvärdet och att vi ska hitta något som är tillräckligt bra och effektivt för att kunna skalas upp. Kista Science City har verkligen fått till en bra dialog mellan oss leverantörer och behovsägaren, säger David Eskilsson.

I mötet mellan Stockholms stad och teknikbolagen uppstår innovationskraft genom löpande feedbackmöten.  Att samverka i en testbädd på det här sättet – med innovation och lösningar i fokus, och att successivt klargöra stadens behov och skruva på både tekniken och tänkbara lösningar i en iterativ process – är något annat än att mötas i en upphandling.

Använder Kistas infrastruktur för innovation

Lucas Uhlén, IoT-ansvarig på Kista Science City, leder projektet, som använder den infrastruktur för teknisk utveckling och innovation som redan finns i Kista:

– Vi vill erbjuda en arena där aktörer samverkar och snabbt och enkelt kan få tillgång till det urbana rummet, att testa, utveckla och visualisera lösningar med innovativ teknik för ett hållbart samhälle. Det har vi byggt upp här i Kista. Deltagarna har även tillgång till den community av andra partners, stakeholders och bolag som finns i vårt nätverk. På så sätt har de tillgång till andras perspektiv på hur lösningarna kan göras bättre eller kompletteras.

Maria Holm, ansvarig för projektet IoT Stockholm, Stockhom stad, om projektet:

”Vi är många som är angelägna om att Stockholm ska vara en attraktiv stad att bo och jobba i. Projektet är en viktig i del i vårt arbete med att få en bättre förståelse kring trafikflödena, så att vi kan se till att de fungerar optimalt framöver. Jag gläds enormt av det engagemang och den innovationsvilja som de inblandade aktörerna uppvisar. Näringslivets innovationskraft har en nyckelroll när vi skapar en hållbar framtid tillsammans.”

Projektet Multisensorer är en del av satsningsområde kring Intelligenta trafiksystem, som skapar förutsättningar för en unik insyn i dagens trafikflöden. En process och en fysisk plats där företag snabbt och effektivt får möjlighet att testa och utveckla sin teknik samt jämför lösningar med andra teknikledande bolag.
Läs mer on Intelligenta trafiksystem.


Sharing insights on trends and emerging opportunities

Community

Sharing insights on trends and emerging opportunities

This week leaders from the business & research community in the area met for the premiere of Kista Insight. A new meeting arena where trends and opportunities are showcased and discussed – this time with a focus on talent attraction, cybersecurity, and emerging opportunities within space.

Insight 1 - Space

”The number of satellites and activities in space is increasing exponentially, and this places new demands on the space industry. OHB Sweden is involved in developing a robotic “space claw” to clear space from waste by gripping debris and steering it back into Earth’s atmosphere, where it would safely burn up.“ Fredrik Sjöberg.

Fredrik Sjöberg from OHB Sweden highlighted the emerging opportunities with a growing space economy illustrated by the journey of Mats, the satellite.

Insight 2 - Talent

“Embrace the future – the majority of tomorrow’s jobs will be in tech! Let’s meet this demand head on, working together to cultivate the tech talents of today and tomorrow.” Binette Seck

Never stop learning! The world of tech is constantly evolving, but with the right steps, we can secure our place as leaders in the field. Binette Seck, founder of Changers Hub inspired to commit to lifelong learning.

True leadership means lifting those around us, especially young adults in the outermost regions. How to help them find inspiration and skills needed to thrive, to connect with role models and create the networks needed to have the faith to move forward.

Insight 3 - Cybersecurity

“Cybersecurity is not only a technical matter. We need a multidisciplinary approach to meet the challenges of digitalization.” Kim Elman

Kim Elman, heading up the Cybersecurity center at RISE, talked about behavioral and economic perspectives of cybersecurity and commented on a historical absence of incitement to build secure systems.

Sharing knowledge and thoughts

Kista is becoming a national powerhouse for cybersecurity, where RISE Cybersecurity center is leading the way, but also supported by the strong research at Stockholm University, FOI, and several businesses with competence in the field.

Participants reflected on the need to balance between working operationally and strategically, between what we are doing today and what the future brings. The value of open dialogue and the importance of collaboration across company borders.

Kista’s international and diverse community is an excellent opportunity to showcase that we can be at the forefront of inclusion and diversity in the tech sector.

Kista Insight is a new arena for business leaders and researchers in Kista, a place to share insights from the ecosystem and create a forum for new relationships and collaborations. If you want to join the next meeting, reach out to Mikaela Färnqvist.


The road outside Kista lighted up by headlights of cars passing by

Shaping the future of mobility with AI and multisensors

The road outside Kista lighted up by headlights of cars passing by
Smart City

AI and multisensors to improve urban mobility

There are today several technologies through which city traffic and pedestrian flows can be operated and manage. At the same time, and as a result of our increasing mobility behavior, cities face severe challenges with congestion, accidents and air pollution.

The utilization of sensing technology in our streets

The utilization of sensing technology in our streets comes with many possibilities, as sensing and imaging technologies are becoming advanced and collect data using various types of scanning cameras and sensors equipped with AI.

-We need to make transport smarter, more robust and more sustainable. And we also need to think about the public space, so that we make it more accessible, attractive and available for all the people. These tests are very important because we need a place where we can test new technology.” says Maria Holm, Project Manager at the City of Stockholm.

 

 

ViscandoQamcom and Savantic are all involved in ongoing tests to promote better traffic flows based on real time data, using multisensor and AI technologies installed on the streets of Kista.

– Traditional ways of measuring traffic flows are usually based on induction lines under the road surface or on tubes laid on the streets. Our goal with the test in Kista is to evaluate whether existing technologies such as multisensors and AI-based based technologies, can provide better results and added value for the city planners, says Anna Chiara Brunetti, Project Manager at Qamcom.

 

– If we would be able to plan the public transportation system in a data-driven way, that would lead to much more attractive public transportation and a more sustainable city, says Claes Orsholm, Founder & CEO at Savantic.

Call for action

Are you too a Stockholm-based SME developing solutions with the potential to transform the automotive industry and transportation system? Would you like to demonstrate your solution to a wider audience, or test together with a potential business partner within the ICT or automotive sector? Please contact sara.nozkova@kista.com.

Intelligent traffic management

Multisensors is part of the focus area “Intelligent traffic management“, creating prerequisites for unique insights into current traffic flows. A process and phsysical place where businesses quick and effective can test and develop their tech and to compare solutions with other technology leaders.


Seeing through obstacles and around corners, the 5G Ride project rolls on

Drones

Seeing through obstacles and around corners, the 5G Ride project rolls on

The 2022 5G RIDE Demo Day on October 13 gathered more than 50 special invited guests and project partners who got a sneak preview of the latest technology updates.

This year’s demonstration focused on how new technology can be used to increase safety and security around autonomous vehicles in commuting traffic, hence offering a safer experience for travellers and other road users. The visitors got to experience how smart sensors on vehicles and in the surrounding infrastructure makes it possible for the vehicle to see through obstacles and around corners.

The sensors are an important addition to the project, as they measure positions and paths/route for all road users and sends this data in real time to Ericsson Innovation cloud, via 5G, where the data is processed, combined with other sources, and shared with the connected vehicle. The vehicle is acting upon the combined picture, from sensors, traffic tower, own cameras and the surrounding. In real time.  During the demonstration we could see what happens if a person crosses the street if there is an obstacle on the path and how buildings and people are plotted on the onboard screens.

The technology enabling this is the 5G network and the traffic tower, as they fetch and share real-time data from the vehicle.

The ambition of the 5G RIDE project is to create conditions for an efficient and sustainable public transport where operators in traffic towers can support fleets of autonomous, electric vehicles to improve traffic planning, safety and reduce energy consumption. By taking a unified approach and combining technologies, the next step in the development of driverless automated vehicles is taken.

This project takes place in a collaboration between some of Sweden’s leading companies in mobility and technology. Kista Science City AB, Keolis, Ericsson, Telia, T-engineering, Viscando, Scania, Region Stockholm, intel and KTH.  Working together to create a more environmentally smart and cost-efficient transport system.

For more information about the project

project manager Eleonor Sjödin Turah
eleonor.sjodinturah@kista.com

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Nordic drone initiative

Nordic drone initiative

A platform for exchange of ideas between the Nordic countries and the rest of the world

The project

Together with other innovation clusters in the Nordics, Kista Science City founded the Nordic Drone Initiative. This project will strengthen the ties between the different clusters and help companies working with drones to learn from neighbors and form new alliances.

During the project duration, Kista Science City will represent its partners interests in dialogs with the Nordic cluster organizations, cities, and drone companies. The project creates a unique collaboration platform (first of its kind in the Nordics!) to discuss the various use areas for drones in the cities. And as the next step, act upon them through tests in real urban environment, such as Kista.

Partners

VTT, RISE, NORCE, Robots Expert, Bell Rock Advisors, Avinor, Katla Aero, Drone Nord, Gate 21, Mainbase, Flypulse, Nordic Edge, UAS Norway, LFV, Östergötland, Business Tampere

Funded by

Nordic Innovation

Summary

Together with other innovation clusters in the Nordics, Kista Science City founded the Nordic Drone Initiative. This project will strengthen the ties between the different clusters and help companies working with drones to learn from neighbors and form new alliances.

The purpose

  • To identify and evaluate how drones can be used in the transport sector to provide the greatest benefit to society, business and the environment.
  • Map the Nordic ecosystem for drones and the opportunities that this technology provides.
  • Contribute to the development of drone technology for Nordic weather conditions.
  • Propose the development of rule changes that enable drone transports and large-scale operations with vertical take-off and landing.
  • Create a platform for continued research and innovation and developed international cooperation.

Shot from above of street crossing with cars
Roads against pink sky and headlight from cars

NDI members enjoy access to a unique network of drone experts, insights and further research/commercial project opportunities (e.g. H2020) with top Nordic drone organisations. NDI accepts new members with emphasis on commercial actors able to contribute resources in the development work.

Funded by Nordic Innovation

Nordic Innovation is an organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers and aims to make the Nordics a pioneering region for sustainable growth and works to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and competitiveness in Nordic business. Nordic Innovation supports programs and projects which contribute in fulfilling the goals of the Cooperation Program for Innovation and Business 2018-2021 which is decided by the Nordic Ministers for Business and Innovation.


Focus shot of a drone flying in the city sky

Project Template

5G Ride

Autonomous vehicles

The project

5G Ride is a concept for self-driving, 5G-connected electric vehicles used in public transport. In the autumn of 2020, the vehicles were tested in traffic at Royal Djurgården. In 2021 the project continues, focusing on the development of the Connected Control Tower. Urban ICT Arena manages the project in close partnership with Ericsson, Keolis, Telia, Intel and T-Engineering. 

The purpose of the project is to demonstrate safe monitoring with 5G, transfer the driver to an outside position of the vehicle and releasing resources for improved public transports. The 5G network’s unique technical features, including enhanced security, extremely high data speeds combined with low latency, means that the connected buses can respond in real time to commands from the centralized control tower.

In 2021, additional funding has been added to the project and the focus for the continuation of the project is the further development of the Connected Control Tower. One part of this is how to use more data, for example about the route, the vehicle or the connection strength, to make it possible to prevent any problems, plan routes and schedules better and act more swiftly should problems arise. New collaborations will be added with KTH the Royal Institute of Technology, the City of Stockholm and the Stockholm Region.

Project period

2020-2022

Partners

Urban ICT Arena
Keolis
Ericsson
Telia
Intel
Scania
Viscando
T-Engineering

Contact

David Eskilsson, Edeva
david.eskilsson@edeva.se

Summary

5G Ride is a concept for self-driving, 5G-connected electric vehicles used in public transport. In the autumn of 2020, the vehicles were tested in traffic at Royal Djurgården. In 2021 the project continues, focusing on the development of the Connected Control Tower. Urban ICT Arena manages the project in close partnership with Ericsson, Keolis, Telia, Intel and T-Engineering. The purpose of the project is to demonstrate safe monitoring with 5G, transfer the driver to an outside position of the vehicle and releasing resources for improved public transports.

Shot from above of street crossing with cars
Roads against pink sky and headlight from cars

The pilot

The pilot in 2020 was the result of a unique collaboration between some of Sweden’s most prominent and well-known organizations within the fields of mobility and technology. The knowledge hub and testbed Urban ICT Arena managed the initiative, with Keolis as bus operator. Ericsson provided the technical solution for the connected control tower, a solution that will be further developed during 2021. Telia provideded the 5G-connectivity in collaboration with Ericsson and deployed 5G at Djurgården specifically for this project. Intel delivered analytics capabilities and the technology for the processing across the network including the IT-system in the vehicles and the control tower, as well as the mobile network. T-Engineering, a Swedish technology firm, delivered vehicle and self-driving technology.

HRH Prince Daniel was among the dignitaries to attend the official inauguration ceremony outside Tekniska museet.

The project is funded by Drive Sweden, Vinnova and FFI.


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Article Template

The road outside Kista lighted up by headlights of cars passing by
Smart City

AI and multisensors to improve urban mobility

There are today several technologies through which city traffic and pedestrian flows can be operated and manage. At the same time, and as a result of our increasing mobility behavior, cities face severe challenges with congestion, accidents and air pollution.

Last edited

2023-01-28

Duration of reading

4m

The utilization of sensing technology in our streets

The utilization of sensing technology in our streets comes with many possibilities, as sensing and imaging technologies are becoming advanced and collect data using various types of scanning cameras and sensors equipped with AI. This allows accurate information on for example traffic motion per minute, speed, and which types of vehicles are passing at certain time periods.

This is why we have decided to gather innovative ICT companies in Kista to test and evaluate their technologies in real urban environments, a project run by Sara Nozkova, Mobility Lead, Kista Science City.

-We need to make transport smarter, more robust and more sustainable. And we also need to think about the public space, so that we make it more accessible, attractive and available for all the people. These tests are very important because we need a place where we can test new technology.” says Maria Holm, Project Manager at the City of Stockholm.

 

ViscandoQamcom and Savantic are all involved in ongoing tests to promote better traffic flows based on real time data, using multisensor and AI technologies installed on the streets of Kista.

 

– Traditional ways of measuring traffic flows are usually based on induction lines under the road surface or on tubes laid on the streets. Our goal with the test in Kista is to evaluate whether existing technologies such as multisensors and AI-based based technologies, can provide better results and added value for the city planners, says Anna Chiara Brunetti, Project Manager at Qamcom.

 

– If we would be able to plan the public transportation system in a data-driven way, that would lead to much more attractive public transportation and a more sustainable city, says Claes Orsholm, Founder & CEO at Savantic.

Call for action

Are you too a Stockholm-based SME developing solutions with the potential to transform the automotive industry and transportation system? Would you like to demonstrate your solution to a wider audience, or test together with a potential business partner within the ICT or automotive sector? Please contact sara.nozkova@kista.com.

Intelligent traffic systems

Multisensors is part of the focus area “Intelligent traffic systems“, creating prerequisites for unique insights into current traffic flows. A process and phsysical place where businesses quick and effective can test and develop their tech and to compare solutions with other technology leaders.


Intelligenta Trafiksystem

(Pressrelease 20221018)
Trafiken i storstäderna är inte alls så smart som den borde vara.
Nu testas ny teknik som ska ändra på det.
Med intelligent trafikanalys och trafikstyrning ska bilköerna kapas, trafiken flyta bättre och städer bli mer hållbara.

Just nu engagerar sig en rad innovativa teknikbolag i flera parallella trafikprojekt i Kista norr om Stockholm i syfte att testa och utveckla lösningar som kan bidra till effektivare trafikflöden i storstäderna.

Siktet är inställt på att radikalt minska bilköer, trafikbuller, utsläpp av giftiga partiklar och ohälsa – och det första steget är att dra nytta av teknik som kan läsa av trafiksituationen på ett mer intelligent sätt än vad som görs idag.

De nya lösningar som testas och utvecklas bygger på användning av artificiell intelligens och edge kombinerat med Lidar, Radar och annan sensorteknik i framkant. Tesla drar nytta av samma teknik i sina självkörande fordon för att förstå trafikbilden och snabbt fatta beslut utifrån hur det ser ut med bilar, fotgängare, cyklister, hinder på vägen och så vidare.

I huvudsak går projekten i Kista – och även till viss del Hornsgatan i centrala Stockholm – ut på att fånga in och optimera relevant och korrekt data, och att genom effektiv analys bättre förstå trafikflöden, samt att hitta den optimala uppsättningen av olika tekniker för att styra trafiken.

– Trafiken styrs mer optimalt med realtidsförståelse av den aktuella trafikmiljön, hastigheten på trafiken, närvarande fordonsslag och så vidare, säger Lucas Uhlén på Kista Science City, som ligger bakom satsningen i samarbete med Stockholms stad och andra partners.

– Det är banbrytande att kunna jämföra så många tekniker på samma ställe. Få platser i Europa kan idag tillhandahålla liknande förutsättningar för test och utveckling av teknik.

Projekten är attraktiva för teknikföretag i den absoluta framkanten av flera skäl. Den största uppsidan är möjligheten att få testa sin teknik i ”krattad bana” och samtidigt kunna ha en tät dialog med framtida potentiella kunder, som till exempel Stockholms stad. På så sätt maximeras företagens och samhällets möjligheter att vidareutveckla tekniker och processer. Dessutom används resultaten som dataunderlag till ny forskning och utveckling.

Här är några exempel på vad som kan komma att möjliggöras när trafiken kan analyseras smartare:

  • Dynamiskt anpassade trafikljus där tidsintervallerna mellan rött och grönt ändras löpande baserat på en lång rad olika trafikparametrar
  • Dynamiska hastighetsbegränsningar utifrån hur trafiken ser ut just nu
  • Intelligenta zoner med hjälp av geofencing
  • Guidning till närmast lediga p-platser
  • Guidning av tung trafik för att reducera buller och giftiga partiklar

För mer detaljer kring projekten, kontakta: Lucas Uhlén, Kista Science City AB.

 


picture of the CEO Karin Bengtsson outside with some graphical Kista elements on the photo

Newsletter Kista Science City 2022

October 27, 2022
International world class researchers and speakers made the conference Digitalize in Stockholm a success and together with the inauguration of the Senseable Stockholm Lab’s new premises at KTH – the last few weeks has given us great opportunities to get new insights and to form new research projects. And we continue to gather the research and development community in Kista the first Tuesday of every month for Tech Tuesdays, and now also AI breakfasts every second Friday.

Kista Science City is home to some of Sweden’s most prominent researchers in cyber security as we host the Department of Computer Science (SU), RISE Cyber range and FOI (Swedish Defence Research Agency). At Kista Science City we are now, together with Södertälje Science Park, starting a project with the aim to bring the expertise and knowledge of the experts to small and middle-sized companies. Let us know if you are interested in joining the project.

In this newsletter you can read more about some of the recent events and projects ongoing at the moment. We are always here for you if you would like more information, or just want to drop by for a coffee.

Newsletter from Kista Science City October 22

 

September 13, 2022

We are off to a flying start this autumn! From our experience, it’s sharing ideas, insights and knowledge that create a meaningful difference. That’s why we at Kista Science City focus on facilitating connections.

Many of the activities that will take place during the autumn targets some of the challenges our society is facing right now. One example being the electric charging competition we’ve been running with Stockholms stad and Vinnova. Being able to announce the winner of the competition was a good start of our activities this autumn! A strong focus on technologies that makes a difference for both climate and people.

We are also extra happy to welcome new students, with their optimism, curiosity and great spirits, into our community. A full programme of activities connecting students with companies in the area lies ahead, including the KTH degree project fair that you can read more about below. Get in touch if you want to know more.
And don’t miss to sign up for the autumn’s first Tech Tuesday hosted by IBM, focusing on Design for AI.

Hope to see you soon!
/ Karin Bengtsson, CEO, Kista Science City AB

Newsletter from Kista Science City September 2022


Photo from the side of the blue 5G Ride minibus with cameras on the roof

5G Ride

5G Ride

Autonomous vehicles

The project

5G Ride is a concept for self-driving, 5G-connected electric vehicles used in public transport. 

The purpose of the project is to develop and test connected autonomous vehicles to get closer to an implementation of autonomous vehicles on public roads.

The 5G network’s unique technical features, including enhanced security, extremely high data speeds combined with low latency, means that the connected buses can respond in real time to commands from the centralized control tower.

In 2021, additional funding was added to the project and the focus for the continuation of the project is the further development of the Connected Control Tower. One part of this is how to use more data, for example about the route, the vehicle or the connection strength, to make it possible to prevent any problems, plan routes and schedules better and act more swiftly should problems arise.

Project period

2020-2025

Partners

Keolis
Ericsson
Telia
Intel
Scania
Viscando
T-Engineering
Royal Institute of Technology
City of Stockholm
Region Stockholm
AppliedAutonomy
VY

Contact

Lucas Uhlén
lucas.uhlen@kista.com

Downloads

Shot from above of street crossing with cars
Roads against pink sky and headlight from cars

The pilot

The pilot in 2020 was the result of a unique collaboration between some of Sweden’s most prominent and well-known organizations within the fields of mobility and technology.

The knowledge hub and testbed Urban ICT Arena managed the initiative, with Keolis as bus operator. Ericsson provided the technical solution for the connected control tower, a solution that will be further developed during 2021.

Telia provideded the 5G-connectivity in collaboration with Ericsson and deployed 5G at Djurgården specifically for this project. Intel delivered analytics capabilities and the technology for the processing across the network including the IT-system in the vehicles and the control tower, as well as the mobile network. T-Engineering, a Swedish technology firm, delivered vehicle and self-driving technology.

HRH Prince Daniel was among the dignitaries to attend the official inauguration ceremony outside Tekniska museet.