RobetArme will deliver a human-robot collaborative construction system for the automation of shotcrete (i.e. concrete spray casting), which is an emerging technology in construction domain. A multitasking Inspection-Reconnaissance mobile manipulator-IRR (ROB) will fuse the latest Geotechnical models (BIM/CIM) (DTT), high-density visual data and semantic SLAM (CERTH) representations to automate modelling and fast reconstruction (DTU) of the surface to be shotcreted. IRR will facilitate rebar reinforcement through metal additive manufacturing (ANIMA) capitalizing on its precise repair skills (EPFL). The Shotcrete and Finishing mobile manipulator ?SFR (COBOD) will apply dexterous concrete placement through closed-loop visual guidance methods, suitable for turbid conditions (KUL). Concrete mix-design and study on innovative reinforced cementitious materials (TITAN) will contribute to the reduction of materials? and water waste during shotcrete. The SFR robot equipped with universal tool changing (ROB) will also automate the surface finishing step through delicate and human-like robot manipulations, enabled from a safety operation toolkit that includes physical human-robot collaboration and human-aware navigation (CERTH). A Digital Twin (DTT) coupled with simulation tools (SDU), advanced decision making (ICE) and task planning (CERTH) skills will facilitate fast and greener shotcrete automation. RobetArme will be evaluated (DS4) on four diverse construction sites, i.e. tunnels/culverts (BYCN), bridges posttensioned boxes (ARUP), beams & piles of buildings (CEAS) and ground support walls (BYCN), assessing its autonomous shotcreting abilities. RobetArme will substantially increase the repair/maintenance automation, will foster adoption of robots in Construction 4.0 era (EFF), while it will increase construction productivity providing flexibility to the maintenance personnel, contribution to standards (UNI) and better quality to their workplaces (MORE).

<< Background >>The European Union expects an increase of older people to around 149.2 million in 2050 that represents 28.5 % of the total population. This remarkable goal of increasing life expectancy must be accompanied by European policies and initiatives to assure the life quality of these citizens. Recently, the WHO has described the plan for a Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020-2030 where caregivers including young people and family members play an important role as educators to ‘foster healthy ageing for current and future generations and promote intergenerational solidarity. For this reason, an innovative approach based on digital transformation is needed to empower formal and informal caregivers to support older people to understand and put into practice Healthy Ageing directives. Although several European and national strategies have been currently available, most training programs for caregivers still lack the digital readiness and capacity to integrate these relevant digital contents and tools in their daily activities.<< Objectives >>The aim of this project is to improve the competences of caregivers that support older adults towards Healthy Ageing strategies and based on a digital transformation of its training and daily work. In this sense, high-quality content and tools will be developed according to well-known European policies and recommendations (ICOPE WHO) but considering national and local contexts that could increase the impact of our results. Hence, the three proposed results: 1) the m-Learning app, 2) the blended learning course based on an eLearning website and interaction sessions with flipped classroom and round table methodologies, and 3) the digital white paper, will contribute to strengthening the role of caregivers as educators in Healthy Ageing and motivate them for promoting Healthy Ageing strategies in the elder community.<< Implementation >>The EducAGE project will conduct the effort of all activities to implement a set of ICT materials and tools that improve the competences of caregivers on Healthy Ageing. Specifically, those partners with a technological profile will focus on the software design and programming while other partners with pedagogical and educational experiences will contribute to the learning framework, the content development and all teaching strategies to build a successful formal and informal training program for caregivers. On the one hand, the informal training will be promoted by the use of a gamified mobile app designed to support the learning process based on m-learning principles, with contents designed to favor microlearning. On the other hand, the training course implemented for the formal training of caregivers will be based on a blended learning methodology. It will be composed of an e-Learning platform with structured content and complemented with interactive sessions led by an experienced trainer that aims to promote greater interaction and knowledge application through the use of innovative pedagogical methodologies (flipped classroom and round table methodologies). Finally, a digital white paper will complement this global strategy compiling better guidelines, forms and links to make easy the daily practice of caregivers.Additionally, the consortium involved partners with demonstrated experience in the transfer of research results to the society, further others with contrasted capacities to assure quality and dissemination of the results.All expected results of this project will be generated with professional quality and the multiplier events to promote them and achieve the different stakeholders involved in the practical application of Healthy Ageing initiatives will be performed at both national (in-person workshops) and European (virtual workshops) levels.<< Results >>The EducAGE project expects the following results:PR1. m-Learning app for informal training of caregivers. To promote digital technologies in Healthy Ageing through short videos, gamification and other tips that enhance informal learning.PR2. Training course based on blended learning methodology (e-Learning platform + flipped classroom and round table methodologies). To put in value innovative teaching methods that provide caregivers with effective and motivating materials and tools based on ICT for education on Healthy Ageing and improve its competences and skills.PR3. Digital white paper for empowering caregivers training. To compile, select and adapt both European and national recommendations on older people care to promote caregivers' best practice and generate a reference manual.

We provide a decision support system that (a) integrates digital twins to optimize the overall production process according multiple parameters, and (b) democratizes decision making granting human worker and machines a say during decision making. Each individual demand is consolidated to achieve a decision support, which is then optimized. We combine (a) model-based approaches to transparently design, simulate and improve decision making, (b) co-creation laboratory using models and physical experiments as communication media to all actors and, (c) reliability indication of data and AI algorithms. Those models can be assessed according legal, ethical, security and safety concerns and in case of approval ensure that only compliant models are used for decision making. Hybrid decision making is provided by combining human- and machine-centric knowledge representation into a holistic model. Simulations on time, cost, quality, safety or energy efficiency contribute to transparent decision making, which evolves via model changes. BOC provides graphical modelling enabling intuitive knowledge representations for humans. JOTNE provides data repositories for machines. JR provides data marketplaces and optimizations. MORE enable decentralized decision making with AI. RWTH provides both (a) AI and intuitive machine interaction and (b) social and ethical guidance for trustful decision making. The use cases of the car manufacturer CRF and the robot plant provider FLEX are challenged by human and machine interaction, complex environment interactions and influence factors requiring continuous re-arrangements. The challenge is to consider each actors needs in a concise and complex situation still targeting an overall optimization. The non-profit organization OMiLAB provides its world-wide network on modelling omilab.org, and interacts with DIH, PPP on AI, Data and Robotics and contribute with corresponding CSA as part of their mission.

Contributing to the CCRI project portfolio, CisWEFE-NEX will demonstrate the implementation of a circular systemic WEFE Nexus, an innovative, fully integrated, & sustainable approach applying the principles of circular economy for closing loops in the key value chains of food, water & nutrients in severely water stressed regions: 1. Water: - A net positive freshwater balance to the water cycle (JRC 2021) will be achieved through combining olive mill wastewater reuse (as a co-product from biophenols extraction) with saltwater desalination at scale without using fossil fuels for use as drinking & irrigation water. - Waste streams from desalination (brine & bitterns) will be repurposed in nature-based solar saltworks as table & Epsom salt, made possible because of zero chemical use in the desalination process. 2. Energy: - Cutting-edge renewable energy technologies will be developed & demonstrated to achieve a net-zero direct fossil GHG emissions process. - Agri-photovoltaics (crops under PV panels) and biogas from advanced (ultrasonic cavitation assisted) anaerobic digestion fed from olive mill & other biowastes. 3. Food: - Innovative nature-based techniques will be demonstrated to enable truly sustainable, healthy, and fresh food & seaweed (containing bioactive compounds for pharma use) production at scale. - Saltwater integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (free of growth hormones, antibiotics, synthetic fertilisers, & preservatives). - Regenerative agriculture (organic permaculture reusing precious water & nutrients) and extractive reuse of biophenols from olive mill waste as bioactive products of very high nutri-pharmaceutical value. 4. Ecosystems: - Monitoring of traditional & emerging (micro)pollutants using cutting-edge analytics will prevent harmful impacts on the environment & food grown from it with predictive alerts & remedies through a mobile controlled cavitation unit providing (waste)water treatment services (advanced oxidation processes, disinfection).

PROSPER will provide sustainable technical solutions based on the valorization of highly resilient orphan legumes (OLs) for: i) diversification in agriculture, allowing farmers’ access to a wider range of selected cultivars (cvs) and enhance productivity under challenging environments, ii) diversification of value chains, promoting a wider range of products for food processing/biocircular economy industries. PROSPER will act in Mediterranean/Central/North Europe, covering different geographic regions/pedoclimatic conditions. A multi-actor approach will ensure that PROSPER meets the real needs of stakeholders/end-users who will play active roles in the co-creation of technical solutions. Participatory Spatial Explicit Information Services will provide on-demand information for PROSPER actors (information/knowledge creators/end-users). Based on Partners’ expertise/achievements gained in former/ongoing projects, PROSPER will develop beyond state-of-the-art knowledge concerning novel resilient accessions (source of agrobiodiversity), their performance under environmental constrains and nutritional value. Technology transfer and demonstration actions will be promoted to share PROSPER knowledge, translated into beyond state-of-the-art sustainable technologies. By successfully promoting the use of OLs, PROSPER will improve crop diversity and environmental resilience, fostering socioeconomic development and sustainability in farming practices across diverse European regions. Direct drivers of biodiversity decline will be understood and addressed. Biodiversity, ecosystem services and natural capital will be mainstreamed in the society and economy. Practices in agriculture will be developed and improved. Biodiversity research and support policies and processes will be interconnected at EU and global levels.