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Understanding and preventing the impact of endocrine disruptors on the hypothalamus-pituitary axis in sensitive populations. The HYPIEND project, coordinated by Eurecat, investigates the effects of multiple endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC) exposure in the function and epigenetic programming of the hypothalamus-pituitary (HP) axis to delineate interventional strategies for minimizing exposure and consequences on the neuroendocrine system during the perinatal and pre-pubertal stages. To do that, a computational toxicology methodological framework will be built leveraging public data and state of the art data analysis techniques to define EDC co-exposure patterns in target population. The resulting patterns will be [...]

Cognitive robotics and artificial intelligence for the safe handling of hazardous industrial waste drums. The RoboQuimIA project investigates robotics and artificial intelligence technologies applied to the handling of dangerous substances and waste in mobile containers, managed by the companies of the Tradebe Group, during the logistics of receiving and accepting waste stored in drums. These operations, involving meticulous and complex handling and currently carried out manually by workers, are the previous step in the management of waste, with a view to its subsequent transfer, treatment and recovery. Likewise, the operations allow determining the acceptance or not [...]

Collaborative robots and cameras for fruit harvesting and handling. The HarvBot project improves strawberry harvesting and handling through the integration of collaborative robots and cost-effective cameras in hydroponic crop environments. The key innovation lies in harnessing computer vision technologies to enable the automated detection and harvesting of strawberries. In collaboration with Enkitek, the project has successfully conducted a pilot test, introducing novel 3D printed components designed specifically for the robot. These components play a crucial role in tailoring the robot's capabilities to identify and harvest strawberries with precision. Furthermore, advanced algorithms for detection and handling tasks [...]

Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies for factories with high capacity for adaptation and resilience. The ADAPTA project develops a set of technologies and strategies that respond to the handling, intra-logistics and definition of production processes needs of manufacturing companies. This general objective is based on flexible robotic solutions that incorporate the advances of artificial intelligence and the use of digital infrastructures and is materialized in five partial objectives: Improve the perception capabilities of robotic systems, both through images and by monitoring contact in handling processes. Develop handling systems that allow adaptation to unknown or changing [...]

Reliability and effectiveness of integrated alternative water resources management for regional climate change adaption. The RECREATE project improves the resilience of water supplies and protects the status of natural water resources by facilitating the assessment and inclusion of Alternative Water Resources (AWR) in water management planning for water-scarce regions. RECREATE will compile existing information and will use existing and newly developed models and tools to support the evidence-based, quantitative assessment of different water management strategies under different socio-economic scenarios and climate change projections. The project will improve the cost efficiency of selected AWR solutions by demonstrating [...]

Development of a tourism intelligence system for Catalonia based in the compilation and treatment of data. The Tourism Data System (TDS) project manages an interactive and easy-to-use digital platform capable of providing the public sector and private companies with a great volume of trustworthy data and, this way, allowing them to grasp the current tourism conjunction in Catalonia, as well as its historical evolution. With this information, the aim is to facilitate the decision-making process and enhance the adaptation to current and future challenges in a key sector of the Catalan economy. To accomplish this, the [...]

Tourist proposal to discover the essence of the landscape that inspired the work and personality of Antoni Gaudí, Joan Miró, Pau Casals and Pablo Picasso on the Costa Daurada and the Terres de l'Ebre. The Landscape of the Geniuses is an initiative for the creation and development of a tourist offer based on the connection of four universal artists with four municipalities in the districts of Tarragona where they spent long periods of their lives: Antoni Gaudí in Reus, Joan Miró in Mont-roig del Camp, Pau Casals in Vendrell and Pablo Picasso in Horta de Sant [...]

Design, development and implementation of an intelligent terrain interpretation system based on Machine Learning for underwater studies. The Vibrocorer project develops an innovative system incorporating AI that allows a more detailed and efficient characterization of marine soils and subsoils. The main objectives of Vibrocorer are: The creation of a submersible sensor adaptable to any Vibrocorer (VC) for challenging marine environments up to 500 meters, guaranteeing simple installation and versatility independent of the VC model. Development of an electronic system that displays and stores data in real time through a reliable and robust communication covered - submerged [...]

Development of an innovative personalized audiovisual medical informed consent technology, validated with artificial intelligence and protected with blockchain (smart contracts). The solution of the AICIBLOCK project covers the legal aspect of patient information, improves the security and traceability of the consent process, reduces clinical management problems and malpractice expenses, as well as decreases the time of physical contact between staff healthcare and patients in primary care. AICIBLOCK addresses the critical issue in the medical field of effective understanding of informed consents. These documents, crucial to protecting patient rights, are often lengthy and difficult to comprehend. The [...]

Acceleration and adoption of innovative solutions based on microcapsules for the development and production of biopesticides. The FarmCOM project creates an innovative platform for multidisciplinary research to produce biopesticides with acceleration and adoption of innovative microcapsule solutions. These solutions will provide a significant contribution to the sustainable use of pesticides and the management plan of agricultural crops, as well as to the environmental objectives of the Spanish agricultural strategy in the framework of the common agricultural policy (CAP) 2023-2030. FarmCOM is a transfer of experience and know-how between companies in the industrial and academic sectors such [...]

New strategies for digestibility improvement in legumes. The EASYDIGEST project researches and develops food products based on legumes with improved digestibility, through the application of physical, fermentative and enzymatic treatments, maintaining all the organoleptic and nutritional properties of the original product. The digestibility of legumes depends on external factors during processing, such as hydration, cooking or grinding, as well as internal factors linked to the composition of the legumes themselves. In this sense, the technological improvements that EASYDIGEST wants to apply to legumes have as their main objective the reduction of the presence of antinutrients, natural [...]

Green, low-cost, and environmentally friendly recycling processes for end-of-life batteries. The REVITALISE project offers a holistic solution for green, low-cost and low environmental impact recycling of lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC Hi-Ni), lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and sodium-ion (Na-Ion) batteries, representing 85% of battery waste streams up to 2025. REVITALISE develops low-cost and green processes to recover a full range of battery materials, including NMC, LFP, aluminium, copper, lithium, graphite, fluorides, phosphates and plastics. The project proves overall recycling rates of over 91% at TRL4 for waste processed from post-production scrap and end-of-life battery black [...]

Development of a medical device for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The MOWOOT project develops the first medical device for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, a common disorder that causes abdominal pain and irregular bowel movements. The device uses mechanical stimulation of the abdomen to interact with gastrointestinal mechanosensory cells and circuits, which are involved in the regulation of intestinal motility and sensitivity. The device also includes sensor technology and a digital platform with artificial intelligence to monitor and optimize treatment results. MOWOOT is based on the latest research on the role of [...]

Research, study and demonstration of strategies to obtain profitable metal spare parts in additive manufacturing processes for the automotive industry. The SPAR3D project focuses on additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing, a disruptive technology that is increasingly used in the manufacturing and repair of metal parts. SPAR3D proposes an integrated process route that covers the additive manufacturing process itself and the subsequent treatments coupled to metallic materials (steel and aluminum). In the project, steels and aluminum alloys are designed and manufactured using L-PBF technology and MEX-HP techniques, generating fundamental knowledge about metallurgy and the evolution of [...]

Investigation of the impact of time-restricted feeding (TRF) diets on the immune function of obese people. The OBESIMM project focuses on the relationship between obesity, nutrition and immune function. It is known that pathological conditions such as obesity can cause maladaptive immune responses, making people more susceptible to infections. Although severe caloric restriction can improve immune function, it often lacks long-term adherence. The project involves an intervention study in obese individuals who undergo a TRF diet to understand how it improves their immune system's ability to defend itself against pathogens. The research employs a multidisciplinary approach, [...]