Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Seeing Better with Hybrid BSI Spatio-Temporal Silicon Retina (SEEBETTER)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: Future and emerging technologies
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Belgium,Switzerland,United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2009-6, 2009)
Start date: 2011-02-01
End date: 2015-04-30
Duration (months): 51.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2764562.0
EU funding (EUR): 2100000.0
Participants: 5
Project status: CLOSED

Conventional image sensors are fundamentally limited by comparison with biological retinas, because they produce redundant sequences of images at a limited frame rate. By contrast neuromorphic 'silicon retina' vision sensors mimic the biological retina's information processing capability by computing the salient spatial and temporal aspects of the visual input, and encoding this information in a frame-free data-driven asynchronous spiking output. The range of application of these silicon retinas remain restricted because of their low quantum efficiency and their inability to combine high quality spatial and temporal processing on the same chip. Solutions to these technical challenges would revolutionize artificial vision by providing fast, low power sensors with biology’s superior local gain control and spatiotemporal processing. Such sensors would find immediate and wide application in industry, and provide natural vision prostheses for the blind. It is the goal of SeeBetter to address these limitations, by realizing an advanced silicon retina with the superior quantum efficiency and spatiotemporal processing of biological retinas. We will address these problems through a multidisciplinary collaboration of experts in biology, biophysics, biomedical, electrical and semiconductor engineering. Our objectives to achieve our goal are: 1) to use genetic and physiological techniques to understand better the functional roles of the 6 major classes of retinal ganglion cells, 2) to model mathematically and computationally retinal vision processing from the viewpoint of biology, machine vision, and future retinal prosthetics, 3) to design and build the first high performance silicon retina with a heterogeneous array of pixels specialized for both spatial and temporal visual processing, and 4) to fabricate this silicon retina with an optimized photodetector wafer with high quantum efficiency using state of the art back side processing technologies.

Keywords: neurobiology,retina model,silicon retina,bsi photodetection,hybrid sensor
Virtual GastrOintestinal tRact (VIGOR++)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: Towards sustainable and personalised healthcare
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Netherlands,United Kingdom,Switzerland,Germany,Netherlands
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2009-6, 2009)
Start date: 2011-02-01
End date: 2014-05-31
Duration (months): 40.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3925530.0
EU funding (EUR): 2990000.0
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

Inflammatory Bowel diseases (IBDs) constitute on of the largest healthcare problems in the Western World, affecting over 1 million European citizens alone, 700,000 of whom suffer from Crohn’s disease. Grading of Crohn’s disease severity is important to determine treatment strategy and to quantify the response to treatment. Colonoscopy in combination with the assessment of biopsy samples is considered the reference standard for diagnosis of all IBD. However, the procedure is invasive and requires extensive bowel preparation, which is considered very burdensome by most patients. Moreover, it only gives information on superficial abnormalities. The VIGOR++ project aims to create a multiscale, personalised GI tract model, which facilitates improved detection of Crohn’s disease and drives an accurate index of Crohn’s disease severity. VIGOR++ will acquire laboratory, MRI, colonoscopy and microscopy (histopathology) data in order to develop the targeted ICT tools. A novel integration of existing models is employed to predict features on the molecular to cellular scale (microscopy/colonoscopy) from descriptive properties at the organ to patient scales (MRI/laboratory). Effectively, this would render the standard methods (colonoscopy/biopsy) superfluous. The tools sustain early diagnosis, improved therapy planning and a better quality of life for patients. The clinical benefit is demonstrated by an assessment of the tools’ performance to predict Crohn’s disease status. Moreover, a preliminary study will be performed in which the effect of therapy is evaluated using the VIGOR++ tools. The consortium harbours leading groups in abdominal radiology, medical image analysis, modelling, scientific visualization, gastroenterology and commercial diffusion. Importantly, it has solid plans for the commercialisation of the generated innovations. Notably, the ICT tools are developed in a clinically used environment, 3Dnet™ Suite, so that they can be readily commercialized.

Keywords: inflammatory bowel,disease crohn's disease,medical image analysis,pattern recognition,scientific visualization
Making Sense of Nonsense (ISENSE)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: Cognitive systems, interaction, robotics
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Cyprus,Italy,United Kingdom,Spain
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2009-6, 2009)
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2013-12-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3998120.0
EU funding (EUR): 2790000.0
Participants: 5
Project status: CLOSED

The emergence of networked embedded systems and sensor/actuator networks has made possible the collection of large amount of real-time data about a monitored environment. Depending on the application, such data may have different characteristics: multidimensional, multi-scale, spatially distributed, time series. Moreover, the data values may be influenced by controlled variables, as well as by external environmental factors. However, in many cases the collected data may be incomplete, or it may not make sense for various reasons, thus compromising the sensor-environment interaction and possibly affecting the ability to manage and control key variables of the environment. Such problems are generally the result of some fault in the sensor/actuator system itself or an abnormality in the monitored environment, which may be either permanent or temporary, developing abruptly or incipiently. These problems become more pronounced as sensing/actuation systems get older. The main objective of this project is to develop intelligent methods for analyzing and interpreting the data such that faults are detected, isolated and identified as soon as possible, and accommodated for in future decisions or actuator actions. The problem becomes more challenging when these sensing/actuation systems are used in a wide range of environments which are not known a priori and, as a result, it is unrealistic to assume the existence of an accurate model for the behavior of various components in the monitored environment. Therefore, this project will focus on cognitive system approaches that can learn characteristics or system dynamics of the monitored environment and can adapt their behavior and predict missing or inconsistent data to achieve fault tolerant monitoring and control.

Keywords: fault tolerant sensing and control
Active Constraints Technologies for Ill-defined or Volatile Environments (ACTIVE)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: Cognitive systems, interaction, robotics
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Italy,United Kingdom,Germany,Italy,Israel,Germany,Germany,Ireland,Germany,Switzerland,United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2009-6, 2009)
Start date: 2011-04-01
End date: 2015-03-31
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 7620767.0
EU funding (EUR): 5778000.0
Participants: 16
Project status: CLOSED

The ACTIVE project exploits ICT and other engineering methods and technologies for the design and development of an integrated redundant robotic platform for neurosurgery. A light and agile redundant robotic cell with 20 degrees-of-freedom (DoFs) and an advanced processing unit for pre- and intra-operative control will operate both autonomously and cooperatively with surgical staff on the brain, a loosely structured environment. As the patient will not be considered rigidly fixed to the operating table and/or to the robot, the system will push the boundaries of the state of the art in the fields of robotics and control for the accuracy and bandwidth required by the challenging and complex surgical scenario. Two cooperating robots will interact with the brain that will deform for the tool contact, blood pressure, breathing and deliquoration. Human factors are considered by allowing easy interaction with the users through a novel haptic interface for tele-manipulation and by a collaborative control mode ("hands-on"). Force and video feedback signals will be provided to surgeons. Active constraints will limit and direct tool tip position, force and speed preventing damage to eloquent areas, defined on realistic tissue models updated on-the-field through sensors information. The active constraints will be updated (displaced) in real time in response to the feedback from tool-tissue interactions and any additional constraints arising from a complex shared workspace. The overarching control architecture of ACTIVE will negotiate the requirements and references of the two slave robots. The operative room represents the epitome of a dynamic and unstructured volatile environment, crowded with people and instruments. The workspace will thus be monitored by environmental cameras, and machine learning techniques will be used for the safe workspace sharing. Decisions about collision avoidance and downgrading to a safe state will be taken autonomously, the movement of the head of the patient will be filtered by a bespoke active head frame, while fast and unpredictable patient motion will be compensated by a real-time cooperative control system. Cognitive skills will help to identify the target location in the brain and constrain robotic motions by means of on-field observations.

Keywords: surgical robotics,cooperative control,motion compensation,haptic feedback,dynamic active constraints
Single Molecule Activation and Computing (FOCUS)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: Future and emerging technologies
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Italy,Italy,Spain,Germany,Türkiye,Germany,Netherlands
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2009-6, 2009)
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2014-03-31
Duration (months): 39.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4322845.0
EU funding (EUR): 3174259.0
Participants: 8
Project status: CLOSED

The present project, FOCUS, will build a novel generation of biologically inspired molecular devices (MDs) based on the developments of new photonic tools. These photonic tools will use Plasmon Polariton and two-photon technology, enabling focused light spots with a diameter around 10 nm. FOCUS will also develop new light sensitive molecules that will be selectively activated by our new photonic tools. These new technological innovations will provide a way to control activation of single light sensitive molecules and will allow the investigation of molecular computation in a biological environment and with an unprecedented resolution. On the basis of these investigations and by using the developed new tools, FOCUS will design and test new MDs for amplification and information processing. FOCUS will: i - provide new photonic devices to control single molecules; ii – lay out the basis for understanding molecular computation in biological systems; iii - provide proofs of concept and suggestions for designing new molecular artificial computing systems; iv- build prototypes of these new MDs. FOCUS has formed a highly interdisciplinary consortium composed of nanotechnologists able to fabricate the new photonic devices - i.e. Enzo Di Fabrizio (IIT), Alpan Bek (METU) and Marco Lazzarino (CBM), chemists able to develop the photoswitches and assemble the MDs – i.e. Pau Gorostiza (IBEC) and Ljiljana Fruk (KIT) and biologists able to understand molecular mechanisms – i.e. Vincent Torre (SISSA) and Fabio Benfenati (IIT). The two companies RappOptoElectronic and NT-MDT Europe BV will transform the new tools and devices into marketable products.

Keywords: molecular devices,molecular diffusion,single molecule computation
60th Nobel Laureate Meeting at Lindau - Interdiscinplinarity, Internationalisation, and Excellence (LIN10)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Science in Society
Destination: Science in Society
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Germany
Call:  (FP7-Adhoc-2007-13, 2007)
Start date: 2010-05-01
End date: 2011-04-30
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2283000.0
EU funding (EUR): 55000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Since 1951, Nobel Laureates meet in Lindau during the summer for a week of open-minded exchange, exploration of new horizons and connecting to the world’s most promising young academic researchers. In 2010, the 60th Nobel Laureate Meeting will take place from June 27th to July 2nd at Lake Constance, bringing together Laureates and Best Talents from all disciplines in natural sciences. This 3rd Interdisciplinary Meeting (after 2000 and 2005) will connect, inspire and educate almost 70 Laureates and over 650 young researchers. Based on a globally unique approach, this international forum of excellence perfectly embodies the four goals of the 7th Framework Programme: • To gain leadership in key scientific and technology areas • To stimulate the creativity and excellence of European research • To develop and strengthen the human potential of European research • To enhance research and innovation capacity throughout Europe In combination with its outreach activities such as the exhibition on the Isle of Mainau “Discoveries: Energy”, focusing on the topics of environment and sustainability, the Tiny Tots Center and the Mediatheque with scientific lectures from six generations, the Lindau meetings serve as one of the most successful brain gain initiatives for Europe.

Keywords: nobel laureates,scientific excellence,international forum,3rd interdisciplinary meeting,lindau,lake constance
Development and Test of Fluidic Actuators for Active Flow Control Applications (DT-FA-AFC)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky
Action type: Article 171 of the Treaty
Partnership: CLEAN-SKY (Art-185)
Countries involved: Germany
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2010-01, 2010)
Start date: 2011-02-01
End date: 2013-07-31
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 259760.0
EU funding (EUR): 194595.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Active flow control by means of pulsed blowing has proven to be effective and efficient to delay or avoid flow separation on aerodynamic bodies and therefore increases their operating range. Such active flow control systems, however, require effective, efficient and reliable flow control actuators, the design and validation of which is the aim of the proposed project. Based on previous work on fluidic actuators at TUB, the most promising starting point for the development of a large scale actuator is chosen. Once this concept is finalized, numerical studies are used to optimize the inner shape of the fluidic switches and actuator chambers, as well as the air routing towards the fluidic actuators. The most promising actuator designs are then provided as input for an advanced fluidic actuator design process, during which several prototypes are produced and tested, using pressure and particle image velocimetry measurement techniques, to further enhance the actuators’ performance. The experimental design process will also comprise the integration of single element fluidic actuators into actuator arrays, each of which can be driven by one centrally generated pneumatic control signal. After the design freeze, a mock-up is manufactured as a subsystem demonstrator and its performance is investigated thoroughly. The fluidic actuator is then downscaled to fit into the flap of a large scale wind tunnel model as described in the CfP. A prototype of this downscaled actuator is manufactured, its performance is documented and the prototype is supplied to a SFWA partner.

Keywords: active flow control,actuator,fluidic actuator,pneumatic actuator
Efficient System for Flow Control Actuation (FLOCOSYS)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky
Action type: Article 171 of the Treaty
Partnership: CLEAN-SKY (Art-185)
Countries involved: Germany
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2010-01, 2010)
Start date: 2011-02-01
End date: 2012-12-31
Duration (months): 23.0
Total project cost (EUR): 60600.0
EU funding (EUR): 45450.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Flap systems are highly efficient lift providing elements in low speed flight. A potential measure to shift the stall onset to higher limits can be found in an Active Flow Control (AFC) approach by pulsed blowing. The majority of corresponding research aims at understanding the aerodynamic phenomenon allowing broad bandwidth investigations to find optimum configurations. In this proposal the systems aspects are addressed with respect to the active flow control actuator system. The overall system integration will be performed by the SFWA partner EADS-IW with support provided by TUB through this project.

Keywords: high-lift,active flow control system,pressurized fluid,overall efficiency,aircraft level integration,ground test
Proposal for the Development of an Applicator for Microstructured Paint Coatings Resulting in Significant Drag Reduction of Treated Surfaces (MISPA)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky
Action type: Article 171 of the Treaty
Partnership: CLEAN-SKY (Art-185)
Countries involved: Germany
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2010-01, 2010)
Start date: 2010-11-01
End date: 2012-10-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 252873.72
EU funding (EUR): 182608.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

In the scope of the proposed activity a device for automated application of a riblet structure based on an existing prototype is to be developed and optimized. The applicator consists basically of a closed silicone belt with a micro structured outer side which imprints a UV-curing paint layer. The belt is led by a number of rollers two of which lay it partially onto the surface to be coated. In between a UV light source cures the paint so that the moving applicator leaves a riblet structure behind. A riblet structure refers to longitudinal parallel grooves. By arranging this structure with its grooves in the direction of an oncoming flow on a body’s surface, the drag experienced by this body is reduced compared to a non-treated condition. For aircrafts, a reduction in drag means direct savings in fuel consumption and thus a lower impact on the environment as well as cost savings for the operator. The proposal presents the task of designing and building the improved riblet application prototype for use on a robot-system. For this task all available information on knowledge gained with the existing prototype will be evaluated and supplemented with additional components. Main newly implemented tasks will be the incorporation of suitable guiding measures for both the belt and the applicator along with dedicated sensors for guidance control and quality check of the riblet structure. After the improved applicator is built a work package is dedicated to several robot-trials after which the applicator design will undergo an optimization based on the trial results. In the end together with a robot the applicator will be able to apply a riblet structure on large scale components enabling it to be used on an industrial level.

Keywords: riblet microstructure paint advanced applicator development robot optimization
Induction based Curing Tool for Optimized heating of composite Repairs (INDUCTOR)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky
Action type: Article 171 of the Treaty
Partnership: CLEAN-SKY (Art-185)
Countries involved: France,Greece
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2010-01, 2010)
Start date: 2010-11-01
End date: 2012-04-30
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 150000.0
EU funding (EUR): 112500.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

Appropriate curing of the patch resin and the adhesive layer is an essential step to secure the integrity and the sound mechanical performance of bonded composite repairs. Today, the required temperature elevation is achieved by means of resistance heating blankets, conducting heat to the repair area. This method is simple and works adequately for small repairs, but when larger areas need to be heated, discrepancies, like cold or hot spots, occur, due to variable heat losses, caused by “heat sinks”. The scope of this proposal is to change the currently used heat generation principle, from conduction to induction heating for large repair cases (i.e. 65x65cm or larger). Heat will be generated within the repair by induced electrical currents (eddy currents) through a coil placed on top of the patch, creating an alternating electromagnetic field to the conductive elements of the repair (susceptors). The system is made of several flexible coils, driven by induction equipment employing multi-channel temperature control, to compensate for differences in temperature development across the structure. The process will be monitored by special software, capable of compensating temperature differences by variable heat generation algorithm. The susceptor will be one or a combination of the following elements: a) the lightning protection metallic mesh placed on top of composite repairs, b) the carbon fibers of the patch and surrounding structure, c) a special metallic mesh embedded into a silicon mat, placed directly on top of the patch. The induction heating method will achieve better temperature homogeneity and process efficiency compared to conventional conduction heating equipment and methods, resulting in direct improvement of the repair quality. As induction heating is a non-contact method, equipment and consumables requirements will be minimized, making induction heating more robust, reliable, faster, cheaper and easier to apply, compared to conduction heating techniques.

Keywords: induction heating,hot bonding equipment for field repair,bonded composite repairs