Hiie Hinrikus

Goal of the CoE in ICT, EXCITE, is to bring together the Estonian research competences in the areas of modern robotics, Internet of things, and cyberphysical systems; securiy and dependability; software engineering and foundations of computing; and biomedical application areas. The alignment of research areas strengthens the mutual collaboration and cross the field joint activities, allows to create the capacity and critical mass of next generation ICT researchers. Linking the hardware (robotics, systems design, internet of things, biomedical devices), software and services, developing the security and dependability, working with massive data, and applying these competences to biomedical applications among others, will create a significant impact on society and economy.

The main aim of the study is to review the published scientific data and, based on the analysis, to develop the expert opinion by the Estonian scientific community about the possible health effects caused by nonionizing radiation, including 5G generation mobile communication. Based on the analyses, the recommendations for modification of the nonionizing radiation safety requirements will be proposed. The additional aim of the study is to measure the actual levels of radiofrequency radiation and to determine the worst case in the sufficient number of points in areas close to base stations, including 5G base stations, for analyzing the radiofrequency situation in the public environment in Estonia. As the result of the study, the conclusions will be drawn up in radiofrequency EMF health effects and possible modification will be proposed for the regulations for health protection of the general population.