Horizon 2020-BONA

The aim of the MOOD2Be project is to address a very specific problem in the domain Component Based Software Development (CBSD) in Robotics: the correct design and implementation of the robot Behavior, also known as “Task Planning” or “Components Orchestration”. The project focuses specifically on the Coordination and the role of the Behavior Developer, including the definition of a comprehensive meta-model, compliant with the RobMoSys project one, and the implementation of specific set of tools and run-times which streamline the adoption of this models in real-world applications. MOOD2Be is a project of the team of the [...]

SmartEEs hub is an organized European innovation network dedicated to OLAE (Digital Innovation Hub – DIH) which will advise 20 startups, small and medium companies to be more competitive through innovation and new business models and will provide support of up to 140,000 euros for their technological transformation and the incorporation of printed electronics into their products. During the project, different open calls for projects have been launched and addressed to SMEs interested in integrating flexible electronics into their new products and services. Through these calls, participants have had the opportunity to get up to €100,000 [...]

Bots2Rec project aims to introduce autonomous robots in real world scenarios for the removal of the asbestos contamination and minimize the workers exposure. The solution developed by the project consists of multiple robotic arms equipped with abrasive and aspiration tools that eliminate the asbestos autonomously. Bots2Rec also counts with a control system that allows easy task programming, the supervision of the automated process by humans and optional remote control. With Bots2Rec solution workers exposure to contaminated material is reduced to a minimum while enhancing productivity and cutting costs in protective clothing needed to perform asbestos cleaning [...]

The HATCH project creates an online reference platform dedicated to space research. It will make the findings of the European space projects available to a wide group of users, encourage greater collaboration and partnerships between the different agents of the field and generate interest in space exploration. The web portal will make the findings of the European space projects available to professionals in the field and citizens interested in space-related information. It will also encourage greater collaboration and partnerships. Additionally the portal will analyse findings, commercialise results and generate interest in space exploration and science among [...]

Technological tools for the analysis and prevention of risks in water supply infrastructures in order to counteract cyberattacks and natural hazards, verifying the effectiveness of current practices and to propose new complementary or palliative measures in order to foresee future threats. The technologies to be used and developed by STOP-IT project include mature technologies, like public warning systems and smart locks that are improved by their combination and embedment, and novel technologies such as high-volume real-time sensor data protection via blockchain schemes or efficient water contamination detection algorithms. The STOP-IT project, founded by the European Union’s [...]

Development of a new biomedical implant based on optogenetics technology – the combination of genetics and optics techniques to control and monitor activities of cells in a living tissue with light to activate cells to produce themselves the necessary drug (interferon-ß (IFN-ß) protein in this case) – that can be applied to improve the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis ,improve the quality of life of people affected by this disease and reduce the side effects of current treatments. Optogenerapy project t is led by Eurecat and counts on the participation of eleven partners from seven different European [...]

Logimatic developed a SLAM-based accurate localization and navigation system to automate the port logistics vehicles in order to increase the safety of workers, reduce the margin of error and improve the productivity and operational efficiency of loading and unloading tasks; featuring: Straddle Carrier retrofitting and automation. Autonomous navigation in free space with: obstacle avoidance, replanning, safety stop. Specialized planners: along container navigation. SLAM module (GNSS+lidar+odometry) with container model matcher. Integration with GIS-based Central Management System (CMS) interfaced to Terminal Operating System (TOS). The Logimatic system is protected against cyberattacks and combines a multi-constellation GNSS receiver with onboard [...]

Development of a software and hardware integrated solution with the aim to ease the production, postproduction and distribution of 3D audio and binaural audio. Throughout the BINCI’s project, lasting 18 months, project partners have developed innovative acoustic measurement methods, as well as 3D audio software tools: a set of plugins for 3D and binaural audio production, compatible with most popular digital audio workstations to encourage the creation of 3D sound contents, and a binaural player to experience the binaural soundtracks in mobile devices. BINCI solution also includes a head-tracking device for headphones, so the reproduction responds to the [...]

LowUP offers technological solutions that will reduce both CO2 emissions in the atmosphere and primary energy consumption, as well as reduce the European dependency on importing energy from abroad. LowUP’s three solutions will combine innovative heat and cool recovery technologies fuelled by low valued energy sources, such as renewable and wasted energy sources. Partners are working together to develop and demonstrate one heating and one cooling system for office buildings, and one heat recovery system for industrial processes. LowUp is a project lasting 42 months funded by the European Union’s Horizon2020 programme with a consortium of [...]

Development of fibre-based smart materials along with an integrated platform with the aim to manufacture new products with multi-sectoral applications in consumer electronics and lighting, among others. The project 1D-NEON explores ground breaking concepts that will provide cutting edge advances in the design, sustainable manufacturing, testing and integration of novel functionalized fibres into multi-functional devices. 1D-NEON shifts component manufacturing from 2D to 1D fibres, which opens up a field for a much broader range of free form factors made possible by weaving each element onto a multi-functional nano-fibre network. 1D-NEON is a 48 months Innovation Action [...]

NATURE4CITIES is a research and innovation project. Its goal is to create a Reference Platform for Nature Based Solutions (NBS). The platform offers technical solutions, methods and tools aimed at facilitating decision-making in urban planning. This will address the environmental, social and economic challenges of cities. Nature4Cities aims to bring nature back into innovation, planning and their implementation. This new approach implies new collaborative models driven by citizens, researchers, policy makers, and industry leaders, using co-creation processes and sharing best practices. In Nature4Cities, Eurecat contributes with its experience in data acquisition and processing with drones. Aerial imagery [...]

Innovative projects, lead by SMEs, to encourage the innovation and sustainable growth of the marine and maritime sectors in Europe. Neptune project promotes innovation to create new industrial value chains that are beneficial for the entire sector, specifically at a local level. The project has a multi-sectorial approach and is focused on water management in urban and rural environments, the transport and logistics of inland and sea ports, the environment, and renewable marine energy. It is estimated that Neptune will have an impact on almost 2,000 innovators, the majority of which are small and medium sized companies. [...]

Integrated and personalized management system based on participative, predictive and preventive medicine to provide a better quality of life to chronic disease patients. Connecare project develops a technological solution that allows a more efficient monitoring of the patient and a reduction of sanitary costs. The solution developed by Connecare is based on P4 Medicine (Participative, Personalized, Predictive, and Preventive) involving a paradigm shift that will promote managing preventive medicine in patients’ homes. Aside from this, Connecare will also offer a technological solution developed through a combination of different types of technology resources to improve patient monitoring. The Connecare solution will [...]

Sim4Nexus aims to guarantee an integrated, efficient and sustainable management of soil, food, energy and climate resources that are not usually managed correctly due to inconsistent policies or lack of knowledge. The project develops complex system methodologies, a geoplatform with public data and a tool where information can be obtained. In addition to this, the researchers will also develop an “Applied game” in the form of an online simulator to enable users to understand the results in residue management policies using a cross functional approach on different levels. General details Project Sim4Nexus [...]

Innoqua project develops the first modular system in the world to imitate the biological process of water purification (that earthworms, zooplankton, and microorganisms do) in order to reuse wastewater for agriculture or human activity in developing areas. The Innoqua solution is scalable, modular, and cost-effective, and represents an ecological alternative given that wastewater can be reduced virtually to zero. Twenty research centres from ten European and non-European countries are participating in this project, due to finalize in 2020. Researchers at Eurecat in the field of Smart Management Systems and Sustainability, will be in charge of developing a low-cost [...]