This is the Annual Report of the Laboratory of Information Processing Science, Helsinki University of Technology. The report covers the activities during the year 1996. The Laboratory of Information Processing Science is one of the largest laboratories in the University. This report is meant to give an overview, and does not discuss the various activities of the laboratory in detail. Detailed information can be found in the publications listed in this report.

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Educational Activities
  • Computer Science Curriculum
• 3. Research Activities
  • 3.1 Data Structures and Database Systems
  • 3.2 Programming Methodology and Distributed Systems
  • 3.3 Knowledge Engineering
  • 3.4 Software Process Research
  • 3.5 Media Technology
  • 3.6 Product Data Management
  • 3.7 Information Technology
    • Product Modelling and Realization
    • Robotics
    • Usability Research
    • Performance Management and Measurement
    • Virtual Research
• 4. Theses
• 5. Personnel
• 6. Publications