Ifa is engaged in the research project HCRC, Human Centered Remote Control, lead by the Interactive Institute Swedish ICT AB and financed by Vinnova, Sweden’s Innovation agency. The primary goal of the project is to investigate how interfaces used for remote control within the process industry should be designed and implemented in order to reach improved efficiency, improved ergonomics and reduced machine wear. The project will take place during 2015-17. Other actors within the project are Boliden, LKAB, Atlas Copco, ABB, Oryx Simulations, AB, Minetec.

Ifa is engaged in the research project INCODE, Information and Competence on Demand lead by the Interactive Institute Swedish ICT AB and financed by Vinnova, Sweden’s Innovation agency. The primary goal of the project is to adapt and combine augmented reality, virtual reality och informative sound applications for improved efficiency, quality, work environment and safety within the process industry. The project will take place during 2015-17. Other actors within the project are Smurfit Kappa Kraftliner, Piteå, XMREALITY AB, IFS, ABB, Mälardalen University.