Applied Artificial Intelligence

Large-scale demonstration of water-smart and efficient management systems to promote a circular economy and society. The WATER-MINING project aims to aims to be an example for social embedding of innovative solutions in a wide spectrum of technology applications. WATER-MINING provides examples for real-world implementation of the Water Framework Directive to help the transition to Circular Economy, incorporating EU Green Deal packages. The demonstrations will integrate innovative technologies developed by partners and from previously funded EU projects. These novel technologies will be demonstrated in different pilots realised in Spain, Cyprus, Portugal, Italy and The Netherlands to reclaim [...]

New European network of Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) to stimulate the implementation of high robotic technologies and Artificial Intelligence in the agri-food industry. The AgROBOfood project develops a network, formed by universities, research centres and innovative companies with the objective of create innovation ecosystems at local and regional level in the field of robotics applied to agri-food sector. AgROBOfood network is oriented to foster the sharing of information facilities and best practices for an effective adoption of tech robotic concepts in the agri-food sector and demonstrating their applicability under practical circumstances, in order to increase the [...]

Development and application of novel retrofitting technologies and equipment for efficient use of Variable feedstock in metal making processes. The REVAMP has the objective to cope with the increasing variability and to ensure an efficient use of the feedstock in terms of materials and energy. These new technologies developed will be exemplarily demonstrated within three different use cases selected due to the industrial relevance: electric and oxygen steelmaking, aluminium refining and lead recycling. Eurecat, through the Metal and Ceramics Materials Unit and the Smart Management Systems Unit, will be mainly involved in the research of the [...]

The SPHERE platform, based on the BIM building standard, implements the Digital Twin concept by creating a service ecosystem to improve and optimize the energy management of residential buildings throughout their life cycle, from design, construction and operation. The SPHERE project promotes more sustainable construction processes with the purpose to reduce costs, environmental impact and achieve a greater energy efficiency of building. SPHERE platform presents ICT solution tools that accompany customers, developers, builders and designers during the design, manufacturing, operation and end of the useful life of buildings. The platform creates a dynamic and participatory environment that [...]

Sensors and digital tools to improve the management of waste water, storm water and flood events. SCOREwater project aims at enhancing the resilience of cities against climate change and urbanisation by enabling a water smart society. SCOREwater develops and uses digital services for cities, such as the FIWARE platform, methods, games, immersive experiences and other digital tools that increase public and civil society’s commitment to water management. Tools and digital services are developed and tested by relevant stakeholders, including communities, companies and civil society in cooperation with developers and adapting to stakeholders’ needs. The innovation of [...]

Novel material characterisation and data driven analytics to predict and avoid edge-cracking in safety related automotive parts. Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS) have become the dominant material choice for lightweight construction in the automotive and transport sector for its good in-service performance, manufacturability and recyclability. However, in these kind of materials some limitations in cracking resistance and formability appear, which may trigger edge-cracking problems that compromise part quality. CuttingEdge4.0 project develops experimental tools and digital twins for the cutting process and incorporate Industry 4.0 data driven analytics based on Artificial Intelligence and machine learning solutions. The [...]

Automation of the manufacturing process and operations of aerospace launchers to increase the number of units produced and reduce production time and cost. Currently, the production of aerospace launchers implies a complex process and multiple manual validation processes in order to guarantee the integrity and proper functioning of the launcher which causes a low volume of units manufactured per year. SESAME project develops Industry 4.0 solutions to digitalise the manufacturing of the new European launcher Ariane 6, with the aim to exploit the data of the process to ensure and guarantee the traceability and quality of [...]

The ACTIV4.0 project researches and develops technologies for the digital management of utilities assets, processes and installations (service provider networks) to offer a better service to the user. The digitalization, sensorization and monitoring of assets and processes associated with utilities enable the optimization of the operation of plants and networks in terms of efficiency and cost, as well as the improvement of maintenance processes in order to minimize incidents and investment and asset renewal costs. The results are validated through pilot case studies for application in utilities environments, including water treatment plants, waste treatment plants, power [...]

Automated and smart water resource management and environmetal monitoring tools with the aim of transforming and digitalising the urban water sector. NAIADES project aims to provide multidimensional intelligence on the water ecosystem through the introduction of Artificial Intelligence technologies, achieving a high-level of water management services exploiting the efficient use of physical and digital components of the water ecosystem. NAIADES will promote digital services based on various types of big data collected from different water monitoring and control systems in Europe to establish more efficient water consumption in both retail and commercial environments; generate increased confidence [...]

Technological and digital innovative solutions for a better management of water resources based in Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things technologies over the FIWARE platform. In the water sector, the IT development of applications and management tools using Big Data has come late due to the highly-fragmentation and persisting problems regarding systems interoperability, data standardization, semantics and format exchanges that the sector faces. Fiware4Water project’s main objective is to promote innovative solutions and linking the water sector to the smart solution platform FIWARE, whose goal is to support SMEs and developers in creating the next generation [...]

Integrated management tool of the urban sewage system to control and reduce the environmental impact of untreated wastewater spills during short term contamination episodes. iBATHWATER project demonstrates the efficiency of the integrated management of the urban sewage through an open platform capable of combining operational and managerial information with innovative online microbial measurement to ensure water quality and analysis tools to minimize health risks. During the project, partners will demonstrate the urban sewage system in Berlin and Barcelona, two cities with different aquatic natural ecosystems and needs related to urban waters planning and management, allowing the [...]

The SENIX project develops new technologies and systems to improve the control of distribution networks and Utilities infrastructures (service providers), which will ultimately result in better service to customers/citizens. The project aims to transform the operation, maintenance and planning of distribution networks by increasing the current level of sensorization and integrating new inspection systems in harsh field environments. The result is an improvement in the performance and safety of the key and critical elements of the installations, equipped with massive data processing capacity, communication and self-management. In the future, SENIX will provide tools to improve the [...]

The MODEM project develops and tests demand prediction and management models to be implemented in the utilities sector (electricity, gas and water provision infrastructures). The project, geared towards developing solutions aimed at prosumers, identifies behaviour patterns and processes consumption data to generate tailor-made service strategies. As part of the MODEM project, new measurement technologies are implemented, along with artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, to use existing resources in the most efficient way possible, thus guaranteeing a sustainable supply. The scope of the project covers the development of grid balancing and loss control (energy, water, etc.) tools, [...]

CAR2CAR-LOFE aims to develop a low-frequency (LF), V2V (vehicle-to-vehicle) communication system: a new type of network through which autonomous vehicles can communicate with each other to make more information available on their surroundings and improve safety for drivers in the event of an emergency, such as a road accident, an accident where a vehicle leaves the road, or an obstacle in the road. During the project, antennae and an innovative electronic communication system will be developed to maximise the communication distance between vehicles while fulfilling the requirements of this application and upholding safety standards. Meanwhile, to [...]

The GENESIS project develops a tool for an intelligent and sustainable control of smart home devices to achieve a better energy efficiency and cost reduction without compromising user comfort levels. During the project, demand prediction algorithms and algorithms for optimization and control of the use of energy are being developed and the flexibility in the client portfolio estimated, as well as a study on in which situations they can be applied for greater efficiency. The GENESIS solution, unlike other tools, allows energy consumers and producers / distributors to be connected, addressing their problems and needs within [...]