Projects

OPUS project envisages developing the necessary tools and methodologies to address these challenges and pave the way for the widespread introduction of multi-UAV technologies. OPUS tackles the challenge of persistent multi-UAV flight from the perspective of innovative algorithmic optimization in UAV swarms. Cooperative utilization of multiple UAVs, smart rotation, real-time data fusion and optimal placement of docking stations can greatly enhance...

The CameSense project aims to develop an integrated monitoring and management system for Camelina sativa cultivation, with the primary objective of early weed detection and mapping through artificial intelligence algorithms. It leverages data from UAVs, satellites, and field sensors, and—through augmented and virtual reality tools—provides farmers and agronomists with timely information and decision-support capabilities to optimize production....

Europe's transport system is under pressure from congestion, ageing infrastructure and the need to cut emissions. Digitalisation offers a way forward. With this in mind, the EU-funded SMARTIN project is creating a platform to manage transport infrastructure intelligently. By combining real-time data, AI-driven analytics and predictive tools, SMARTIN helps detect incidents early and optimise maintenance and operation to streamline urban mobility. ...

Urban water pollution is a threat to ecosystems and public health. However, traditional monitoring systems often overlook pollution sources and pathways. The EU-funded AQUAMON project will introduce a smarter, more holistic approach. Specifically, it uses advanced sensors and unmanned vehicles across water, land, and air to monitor water quality in real time across eight pilot sites in Europe. The goal is to secure safe drinking water, improve wa...

Indirect fire support observation is the critical process of acquiring, relaying, and utilizing information about enemy targets and the effectiveness of indirect fire support on those targets. VICTORIOUS proposes a Next Generation observation system, dedicated for artillery/indirect fire support. The ultimate goal of VICTORIOUS is to allow defence stakeholders to locate and be informed in a timely manner of the exact location and nature of events...

In this digital age 1, cultural institutions find themselves confronted with unprecedented challenges regarding sharing and digitising CH content, collaborating and connecting with one another. The creation of the European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH) offers a significant chance to tackle existing challenges due to national, local, legal, and organisational barriers that prevent CH institutions from widely using collaboration...

Road safety in Europe remains a critical concern, especially in urban areas where interactions between large vehicles and vulnerable road users (VRUs) pose challenges. The introduction of CCA vehicles (connected, cooperative and automated) adds complexity, raising compatibility issues with existing vehicles. Peripheral roads also struggle with maintenance, repair and underinvestment. iDriving is an advanced Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) prototy...

REACTION aims to integrate, validate and demonstrate a fully functional, next-generation, holistic border surveillance and warning platform that provides situational awareness in remote, border areas as an effective means of early warning of critical situations. REACTION will also be connected to the already installed information platforms at the Reception & Identification Centers (RIC) and Fylakio (Evros) for preventive actions. Based on the res...

The logistics industry faces challenges in optimising resource usage and reducing its environmental impact. As demands grow, the need for intelligent services becomes critical. With this in mind, the EU-funded TRACE project is developing a universal platform integrated with blockchain technology to revolutionise logistics, decrease energy consumption, and cut emissions while securing resilient, uninterrupted deliveries. Facing increased demand an...

Intentional dumping of polluting substances and illegal disposal of hazardous waste are examples of organised environmental crime, which can be challenging to detect and difficult to investigate. The EU-funded PERIVALLON project will combat organised environmental crime by developing innovative tools and solutions for detecting and preventing such activities as well as improving international cooperation. The project will leverage advanced techno...

Wildfires are unplanned and usually rage uncontrolled. Managing these fires is also a societal and ecological challenge. The EU-funded TREEADS project will focus on the forests at risk of wildfire to develop new products and integrate them in a holistic Fire Management platform aimed at optimising and reusing the existing socio-technological resources. The project proposes the use of a real-time risk assessment tool that can receive multiple clas...

ASPiDA is a system that will be able to integrate, articulate and collect innovative technologies from the field of electronics, the Internet of Things, information technology, robotic communications, optimal control...

The safety of passengers on ships represents a major concern for a ship’s security officer and crew. The EU-funded ISOLA project will develop, test, deploy, demonstrate and validate a systematic and entirely automated security approach based on the integration of innovative sensing technologies, monitoring, data fusion, real-time alarming and reporting during incidents. The project will establish strategies and methods to easily incorporate solut...

As artificial intelligence expands, there is a growing need to offer value-added earth observation products and services. The EU-funded CALLISTO project plans to integrate Copernicus data, already indexed in DIAS platforms such as ONDA-DIAS, utilising high-performance computing infrastructures for enhanced scalability when needed. Complementary distributed data sources include Galileo positioning data, visual content from unmanned aerial vehicles...

The main objective of the HAV project is to research and develop the first Greek Autonomous Vehicle for both research and commercial purposes. The project will enable the research entities to expand their current knowledge in developing the necessary autonomous driving subsystems and evaluate them on a real platform in the national road network and conditions, while the associated companies will be able to acquire and expand their know-how in thi...

Europe’s borders are under significant pressure by migration flows, armed conflicts in surrounding territories, smuggling of goods and humans and transnational crime. However, monitoring the routes used by criminal networks is prevented by geographical challenges, such as dense forests, high mountains, rough lands, sea and river areas. The EU-funded NESTOR project will demonstrate an entirely functional, next-generation, comprehensive border surv...

CREST’s overall objective is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of LEAs intelligence, operation, and investigation capabilities, through the automated detection, identification, assessment, fusion, and correlation of evidence acquired from heterogeneous multimodal data streams. Such data streams include (but are not limited to) Surface/Deep/Dark Web and social media sources and interactions, IoT-enabled devices (including wearable sensor...

For the EU, border security and surveillance is of main interest. The EU-funded ARESIBO project aims to improve border surveillance systems by providing the operational teams and the tactical command and control level with accurate and comprehensive information. The ARESIBO system will be developed in stages during the course of 3 years. Two major versions will lead to sub-versions for land and maritime borders. The system will be tested and asse...

The main objective of the CoFly program is to develop innovative functionalities for small-sized aerial vehicles (MAV) systems that aim to reduce operational costs as well as to integrate “smart” modules to facilitate a simple user in handling the vehicle. The proposed architecture aims to optimize the capabilities of a robot through software for a wider range of applications while the requirements of the corresponding hardware are limited to the...

Development of a method for separating and mapping varieties of the Greek vineyard, utilizing cutting-edge technologies with the aim of implementing EU Directives, updating the Viticultural Register and supporting PDO specifications...

The complexity of threats faced by border authorities and law enforcement agencies across Europe limits their efficiency in patrolling and safeguarding the borders. Although there are several research tools and efforts targeting these areas independently, border authorities lack an intelligent and unique solution. The EU-funded ROBORDER project aims to develop and demonstrate a fully functional autonomous border surveillance system. The system wi...

The purpose of the RAWFIE initiative is to create a federation of different network testbeds that will work together to make their resources available under a common framework. Specifically, it aims at delivering a unique, mixed experimentation environment across the space and technology dimensions. RAWFIE will integrate numerous testbeds for experimenting in vehicular (road), aerial and maritime environments. A Vehicular Testbed (VT) will deal w...

Current multi-AUV (autonomous underwater vehicle) systems are far from being capable of fully autonomously taking over real-life complex situation-awareness operations. As such operations require advanced reasoning and decision-making abilities the existing designs have to heavily rely on human operators. But humans can easily be overwhelmed by the information overload, fatigue can act negatively to their performance, properly coordinating vehicl...

The Sensor Web Fire Shield (SWeFS) research project aims at delivering: a methodology for developing a novel Sensor Web platform for dynamic data-driven assimilation (DDDAS) for securing the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones against environmental risks, and, a prototype DDDAS system specifically optimized/tuned for addressing the serious threat of forest fires in Greece. SWeFS calls for multidisciplinary research in the areas of sensor network...

Micro helicopter design, vision-based motion estimation and 3D reconstruction without GPS. In the sFLY project autonomous micro helicopters are about to play major roles in tasks like search and rescue, security surveillance and law enforcement. The ability to fly allows to avoid obstacles on the ground and to have an excellent bird’s eye view. Their navigational and hovering advantages make them the ideal platform for exploration, mapping and mo...