National Projects

This project aims to develop four solutions (photovoltaic, kinetic, light and active shading) that are integrated into the innovative façade covering system developed by the company DENVELOPS. The lighting solution consists of the use of unitary 200x300mm lighting panels that integrate LED lights (low power) and silicone to diffuse the light, eliminating the punctual effect of the LED. Color is controlled and aesthetic lighting effects are achieved. As for the photovoltaic solution, it consists of unitary 200x800mm panels, with four photovoltaic cells per panel. The cables and connections are invisible, since they are integrated into the [...]

The main objective of the PROPERS project is to evaluate the feasibility of different technologies and digital resources to empower the consumer, through a digital prescriber, to improve their experience at different times of regular consumption, in addition to providing them a differential value through the company's communication. To this end, an initial study is being developed to learn about the technologies useful for improving communication with the consumer, digitising the experience of purchasing and consuming gourmet products. In an advanced phase of the project, interactive communication methodologies and technologies are conceptualised, using different digital tools [...]

Identification of new sources of plant protein, characterising their technological behaviour for the development of new plant-based foods. The main objective of the PROVEG project is to identify new sources of vegetable protein such as mushrooms, nuts or algae, among other co-products, derived from food industry processes. PROVEG will characterise the nutritional composition and technological behaviour of new plant protein sources, as well as develop different prototypes based on the plant protein ingredients studied within the framework of the project. Eurecat participates in this project through its Nutrition and Health Unit, responsible for the identification and [...]

Study of the habits of the visitors of Barcelona and its impact on the quality of life of the resident population to improve mobility management in the city after the COVID-19 crisis. The VISITMOB project is based on a multi-methodological research process that combines quantitative and qualitative techniques, using diverse and complementary sources of information, such as surveys of resident and visiting populations, tracking with GPS devices, workshops and discussion groups, participatory methods and interviews and spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems. Based on the information collected, the project analyses the different mobilities associated with the [...]

Development of a control system through a microwave sensor for the optimisation of humidity in the production of compound feed. The DICAMI project aims to generate a control system capable of memorizing the different electrical responses of a humidity sensor depending on the materials that make up the compound feed, interpolating the response of the system according to the stored calibrations. DICAMI provides a common response to all systems, regardless of the type of mixer or manufacturing system, obtaining a response based on the main components of the food. Another objective of the project is the [...]

Restoration of marine ecosystems of port infrastructures PORTS4ALL is an industrial research project that aims to offer a comprehensive multi-technological solution to transform grey infrastructures (ports, offshore wind farms...) into blue infrastructures (marine oasis). This transformation will be achieved through the restoration of degraded and polluted spaces, the recovery of lost biodiversity and the proposition of adaptation and mitigation strategies to tackle the effects of climate change. To achieve this main goal, the technological members of the consortium combine research in four different areas: Research and evaluation of new techniques and technologies for the generation and [...]

Technical feasibility study of the use of different technologies to improve the connection and dialogue with the retail and foodservice consumer. The QR Connecting consumer project has evaluated the possibility of using QR codes in the food sector to provide the final consumer with additional information and additional content about the products they consume. The study is based on four axes: immersive experience (360º videos, augmented reality and 3D sound), nutritional, environmental and relational. The QR Connecting consumer project has studied the feasibility of technologies such as augmented reality and 3D sound to highlight both the [...]

Development of a socially intelligent assistance robot to help the elderly relieve loneliness at home. The Never Home Alone (NHoA) project aims to help seniors by relieving loneliness at home, maintaining healthy habits and encouraging them to interact with the community. The system will also protect, assist and monitor the evolution of each person in a personalised way. The overall goal of NHoA is to co-design a socially intelligent care robot as a key to patient robustness, adaptability, acceptance and commitment. The NHoA robot will be an embodied support actor who feels the social and emotional [...]

The EFENERVI project aims to evaluate the hybridisation of technologies based on renewable energies and high-performance equipment to meet the energy demand of the production process in the production of wine and cava, as well as the optimal operating strategies of its process and consumption, in order to maximise energy efficiency as well as strategies for optimising demand, based on a series of technical, economic and environmental indicators. Promoting the innovation and sustainability of the wine-making sector, the project works to experimentally demonstrate the economic and energy viability of the solutions studied in the pilot facilities. [...]

Creation of new sensors and tools for advanced and sustainable sewage management. The 4SM project aims to address the main challenges presented by sewage management through the digitisation of its networks. The project will explore sewage energy recovery and develop highly innovative methods for corrosion, toxicity and odor control, enhancing the capabilities of available monitoring tools. The results of the 4SM project will maximise the functionality of water management services in cities, contributing to the reduction of environmental impact, the alarm against the risk of floods, the resilience of infrastructures against climate change, the efficient use [...]

Research and development on the new technological challenges required by an electromechanical device. The OSC ROBOT project researches and develops solutions to the latest challenges presented by collaborative robots, depending on the changing needs of the manufacturer in different environments (food, health, metallurgy, etc.). The project is divided into 3 main objectives: Creation of a super low cost robot for developers, training centers and producers (makers) that simulates as much as possible each part of an industrial robot, but simplified to the minimum expression to get users of this device. Creation of a web platform that [...]

New methodology to reduce the spread of misinformation about vulnerable and stigmatised groups The REMISS project develops a new methodology that allows a trust and credibility score to be awarded both to social network accounts and to messages that may be false. For this reason, it combines various techniques that, until now, have been developed in independent silos and have given powerful results in terms of detection, although they are not very interpretable. The project proposes a methodology based on propagation models, multimodal analysis and text characterization derived from metrics obtained in the laboratory. This analysis [...]

Use of Big Data to optimize the volume of wine production. The PREDIVÍ project aims to improve decision-making related to wine harvests through Big Data. The growing variability of the volume and quality of wine production means that the investment of resources and the dedication of technical teams to obtain harvest predictions is also increasing. Currently, the technical teams use multiple systems (sampling, maturation controls, gauging, etc.) to ascertain in advance the aforementioned variables of volume and optimal harvest time, but the reliability of the results that these systems provide has a lot of potential for [...]

Improving the abilities of gamers through a feasibility study of the development and application of performance measurement tools and physical and psychological processes. The eSports-LAB project is born with the aim of carrying out a feasibility study on the development and application of performance measurement tools and physical and psychological processes of gamers (eSports or online sports players). The purpose is to provide a tangible improvement of their abilities during practice in different disciplines of sports, whether they are professional or amateur players. eSports-LAB aims to be the beginning of a continuous test bench that serves [...]

Feasibility studies to assess the convenience of developing a cloud interface and HMI support for managing agricultural maps. The IoT Crops 4.0 project aims to carry out a set of feasibility studies that facilitate strategic decision-making and allow evaluating the convenience of developing a cloud interface and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) support to link the management of agriculture maps for variable fertilisation with liquid and solid fertiliser dispensers. The IoT Crops 4.0 project results from the application of three crucial technologies for the digital transformation of agriculture and in particular the wine sector. These technologies are, in [...]