Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Realistic Real-time Networks: computation dynamics in the cerebellum (REALNET)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: Future and emerging technologies
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Italy,Italy,Spain,United Kingdom,Israel,Germany
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2009-6, 2009)
Start date: 2011-02-01
End date: 2014-07-31
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3107453.0
EU funding (EUR): 2390000.0
Participants: 8
Project status: CLOSED

The brain circuits of the central nervous system are formed by neurons and synapses endowed with complex dynamical properties. However, the traditional architectures of computational systems, like artificial neuronal networks, are based on connectivity rules while making use of very simplified neurons. Moreover while brain circuits operate through discontinuous signal called spikes organized in complex sequences, theoretical analysis usually deals with continuous signals. To understand circuit computations a different approach is needed: to elaborate realistic spiking networks and use them, together with experimental recordings of network activity, to investigate the theoretical basis of central network computation. As a benchmark we will use the cerebellar circuit. The cerebellum is supposed to compare expected and actual activity patterns and to reveal their congruence with respect to stored memories. By these means, the cerebellum takes part to control loops regulating movement and cognition. Experimental evidence has revealed that cerebellar circuits can dynamically regulate their activity on the millisecond time scale and operate complex spatio-temporal transformation of signals through non-linear neuronal responses. Moreover, synaptic connections can be fine-tuned by distributed forms of synaptic plasticity, the correlate of memory in neural circuits. In this project, we will develop specific chips and imaging techniques to perform neurophysiological recordings from multiple neurons in the cerebellar network. Based on the data, we will develop the first realistic real-time model of the cerebellum and connect it to robotic systems to evaluate circuit functioning under closed-loop conditions. The data deriving from recordings, large-scale simulations and robots will be used to explain circuit functioning through the “adaptable filter theory”. REALNET will thus provide a radically new view on computation in central brain circuits laying the basis for new technological applications in sensori-motor control and cognitive systems.

Keywords: cerebellum,purkinje cells,computational modeling
Joint Action for Multimodal Embodied Social Systems (JAMES)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: Cognitive systems, interaction, robotics
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Germany,Germany,Greece
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2009-6, 2009)
Start date: 2011-02-01
End date: 2014-07-31
Duration (months): 42.0
Total project cost (EUR): 3747367.0
EU funding (EUR): 2860000.0
Participants: 5
Project status: CLOSED

The JAMES project ("Joint Action for Multimodal Embodied Social Systems") aims to develop a socially intelligent humanoid robot combining efficient task-based behaviour with the ability to understand and respond in a socially appropriate manner to a wide range of multimodal communicative signals in the context of realistic, open-ended, multi-party interactions. To direct our research in JAMES, we will focus on five core objectives: (1) analysing natural human communicative signals, (2) building a model of social interaction, (3) extending the model to manage learning and uncertainty, (4) implementing the model on a physical robot platform, and (5) evaluating the implemented system. The work in JAMES will build on state-of-the-art results and techniques in seven areas: social robotics, social signal processing, machine learning, multimodal data collection, planning and reasoning, visual processing, and natural language interaction. JAMES will combine the analysis of human social communicative behaviour, the development and integration of state-of-the-art technical components, and the evaluation of integrated systems. Work on these threads will be interleaved: the results of the human data analysis will be used in the development of the technical components, while the robot will be used for further data collection and evaluation studies. JAMES will extend the state-of-the-art in social robotics by moving beyond one-on-one, long-term relationships to deal with more open-ended, multi-party, short-term situations. The research in JAMES will also increase our understanding of how humans use multimodal social cues to communicate and coordinate their interactions in task-driven, joint-action contexts. The individual technical contributions to the system components will also provide state-of-the-art results in their respective research areas.

Keywords: social robotics,social signal processing,machine learning,multimodal data collection,planning and reasoning,visual processing,natural language interaction
Communications for eSafety2 (COMESAFETY2)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: ICT for mobility, environmental sustainability and energy efficiency
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Germany,Germany,Italy,Germany,Belgium,Germany,France,Sweden,Denmark
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2009-6, 2009)
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2014-03-31
Duration (months): 39.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2977491.0
EU funding (EUR): 2300000.0
Participants: 10
Project status: CLOSED

PREFACE: This DoW for COMeSafety2 represents the third version since start of project. This update was necessary for various reasons: - delay of deliverables due to lack of resources or unavailable information - update of deliverables due to findings and recommendations of the 1st and 2nd Annual Review - re-alignment of goals and objectives of project and corresponding re-allocation of budget to partners. According to the recommendations of the 1st Annual Review in Q2/12 this DoW was updated in December 2012. Following the recommendations of the 2nd Annual Review in Q2/13 the project will be extended (by 3 month) until end of Q1/2014. This extension, in particular for the work packages WP2 and WP3 is used to integrate latest results regarding deployment of C-ITS and to update/ complete deliverables. The COMeSafety2 project proposal aims at the coordination of the activities towards the realisation of cooperative systems on European roads. The project will support and coordinate the development of the necessary standards under the ITS standardisation mandate at ETSI and CEN. It will support the mutual validation and exploitation of programme results under the EU-US cooperation agreement by active participation in task forces and organisation of workshops. The project will push the finalisation and implementation of the European ITS Communications Architecture, taking up from the COMeSafety Support Action in FP6. The project will target international and especially intercontinental synergies of FOTs. The project will provide a platform to bring together all stakeholders to agree on technical solutions and will aim at roadmaps that will offer ways how to realize and implement research results in a developing real-world cooperative system environment. It will support the creation of the corresponding research agendas to address open technical issues, explore new fields and develop further innovations. It will promote technical advances, standards and agreements on cooperative systems to the stakeholders and a wider professional public, supporting the Intelligent Car Initiative and the eSafety Forum.

Keywords: cooperative systems standardisation,consolidation or research results,agendas and technology roadmaps,eu-us cooperation,consolidation,exploitation,promotion and dissemination of results
IPv6 ITS Station Stack for Cooperative Systems FOTs (ITSSV6)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: ICT for mobility, environmental sustainability and energy efficiency
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: France,France,Germany,Spain,Hungary,Austria,Austria
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2009-6, 2009)
Start date: 2011-02-01
End date: 2014-01-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2470708.0
EU funding (EUR): 1850000.0
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

ITSSv6 aims at developing a reference open-source IPv6 ITS Station stack available to European and national third parties (projects, industry and academia) using IPv6 for Internet-based communications in Field Operational Tests (FOTs) of Cooperative Systems. The IPv6 networking capabilities of the ITS Station under standardization at ISO TC204 WG16 (CALM) and ETSI TC ITS are extended with additional IPv6 features required for operational deployment of Cooperative Systems i.e. enhanced performance, embedded security, remote management of deployed systems and ease of configuration. New features and their perfect integration within the ITS Station architecture (particularly ITS Station management and ITS Facilities) are specified. The project takes as an input the FP6 CVIS core communication software and additional modules developed by FP7 GeoNet. It produces an enhanced IPv6 ITS Station stack adapted to operational use in large scale FOTs to the benefit of a variety of Cooperative Systems applications which require Internet communications (road safety, traffic efficiency and infotainment types of applications). The new software is validated on a basic open platform with recommended physical interfaces (802.11p and 3G). The project gathers key partners from the CVIS and GeoNet projects and key expertise in the specification and development of the IPv6 software. Reasonable resources are allocated for the training, portability and integration of the released ITSSv6 stack to a selection of third parties involved in FOTs. Prospective users are constantly informed of the progress of the project through a user forum and regular newsletters, software version releases and bug fixes. Project partners actively participate to the continuing standardization effort and to fill up gaps in standards whenever relevant. In parallel, a scientific evaluation of the performance of the IPv6 stack is performed both indoor under idealistic conditions and outdoor under realistic situations.

Keywords: ipv6,iso tc204,calm,intelligent transport systems,its,standards,cooperative systems,cvis,geonet,ipv6 geonetworking,internet-based communications,ipv6 security,cen tc278,ietf,etsi
Construction and Assembly of a Prototype Surface Pre-treatment Tool for In-filed use (CLEANCOMPFIELD)

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: 2012-08-31
Duration (months): 22.0
Total project cost (EUR): 150000.0
EU funding (EUR): 112500.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Clean-Lasersysteme GmbH (cleanLASER), offers technology for surface treatment & ablation using pulsed solid state lasers. The company develops designs & manufactures laser units ranging from 10 to >1.000 W average power. The systems are applicable for indoor & outdoor use. CleanLASER will be capable to support installation & set-up for outdoor use of class 4 laser products. With its own application laboratory, testing & on-site demonstrations of the whole industrial product range can be provided acc. to customer demands. Due to an exclusive licensed patent cleanLASER is the only company being allowed to offer this kind of technology for surface de-coating & cleaning applications. Clean-Laser’s quality management system is ISO 9001:2000 certified. Hereby cleanLASER offers: • Adaptations on existing laser optical systems for CFRP treatment on existing laser units (e.g. motor driven nozzles, &/or distance & ablation controlling attachments to improve the handling & flexibility) • Development configuration & delivery of a suitable fume extraction nozzle based on the sound industrial background of cleanLASER & its supplying partner companies; clean with support emission measurements • Investigation on recontamination of CFRP after/during laser treatment • Portable protective curtain system (>3x3m coverage), suitable for use of lasers in repair shops or hangars acc. to European standards. • Measurement & investigation of fumes & ablated materials set free while using cleanLASER for surface ablation incl. at least a proper workplace emission investigation by a certified company. • Technical/engineering support applying laser technology to CFRP structures containing (on-site & at cleanLASER facilities) o Suitable handling of laser unit o Parameter set up o Organizational & safety training o On demand assistance o Testing & preparation of test panels using current cleanLASER product range

Keywords: laser,cfrp,field set up,pulsed,laser cleaning,surface preparation,activation,protection shielding,fume extraction,emission,services,ecological sustainability
Knowledge Based Bio-Economy towards 2020 – conference: turning challenges into opportunities (KBBECONFERENCE2010)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology
Destination: Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Belgium
Call:  (FP7-Adhoc-2007-13, 2007)
Start date: 2010-05-01
End date: 2011-02-28
Duration (months): 10.0
Total project cost (EUR): 241079.0
EU funding (EUR): 80000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The Knowledge Based Bio-Economy (KBBE) focuses on sustainable management, production and use of renewable biological resources, through life sciences and biotechnology and convergence with other technologies, to address the great societal challenges, to enhance the EU overall competitiveness and to meet high consumer demands. The twofold aim of the KBBE towards 2020-conference is completely in line with the WP 2010’s main objective: 1. Taking stock of the progress made since 2005 (launch of KBBE by the European Commission (EC)) 2. Contributing to the new vision and action plan of the European Commission for a Sustainable Bio-Economy. Although the knowledge base in Europe is outstanding, we have to ensure that Europe keeps this comparative advantage and grows even more competitive and innovative. Therefore the Commission and the Member States need to find a holistic strategy for the bio-economy. This new KBBE-strategy is an integral part of the new EU 2020 Strategy . During the conference, there will be room for interactive discussions with all the involved stakeholders (industry, policy makers, researchers, consumers and civil society organisations) in three parallel sessions each addressing an important aspect of the bio-economy: availability of feedstocks for the bio-economy, innovative biobased products in greening the industry and innovative food production and eco-innovation in the food industry. While organising this conference, we have taken into account the need to focus on socio-economic research, the participation by women and gender aspects, the need for promotion of effective communication and dissemination, as will be shown in part B of this document.

Keywords: belgian presidency,conference,bio-economy,food,industrial biotechnology,feedstocks,sustainability
COrrosion PROtective Coating on Light Alloys by Micro-arc oxidation (CO-PROCLAM)

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,France
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2010-01, 2010)
Start date: 2011-04-01
End date: 2013-03-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 399220.0
EU funding (EUR): 291675.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

Since it does not use any CMR or pollutant compounds, micro-arc oxidation (MAO) also known as plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO) is a promising technique to replace conventional anodising processes such as chromic acid anodising or hard anodising to improve the mechanical and corrosion properties of valve metals such as aluminium or magnesium and their alloys. Though it has been known for many years, this technique is however still not well adapted to comply with the aeronautical requirements. In fact, one of the major challenge is to grow thin oxide layers (< 10 µm), which exhibit low roughness (Ra < 1 µm) and good thickness homogeneity, the latter being of prime importance when processing work pieces with complex shape. The present program aims at developing a particular technology of micro-arc processing of Al and Mg alloys in order to achieve MAO corrosion protective thin layers that comply with the aeronautical requirements while minimizing energy consumption. A detailed investigation of the process parameters and their influence on the grown ceramic layer will be coupled with the characterization of the layers regarding their microstructure and properties focusing on corrosion protection efficiency. Moreover using fast video imaging and time-resolved optical emission spectroscopy coupled with electrical measurements, a detailed study of the physics of the micro-discharges resulting from the dielectric breakdown will be carried out to shed light on the physico-chemical mechanisms that sustain the layer growth. It is thus expected to determine the response of the micro-discharges, and consequently of the ceramic layer characteristics, to a modification in the process parameters. The perfect knowledge of these mechanisms will then help controlling the process through the management of the micro-discharges. The work is planed to be performed by a consortium of two partners – one research institution, one supplier of micro-arc coatings – and organized around five work packages. It is intended that a part of the work will be subcontracted for investigating some process parameters unavailable within the partner's facilities.

Keywords: corrosion protection,micro-arc oxidation,plasma electrolytic oxidation,discharges
Development of a Slat with Integrated Electrical Deicers for Icing Wind Tunnel Tests (SIEDIT)

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: United Kingdom
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2010-01, 2010)
Start date: 2011-01-03
End date: 2013-02-02
Duration (months): 25.0
Total project cost (EUR): 370000.0
EU funding (EUR): 185000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

There are presently two principle alternatives to engine bleed air Ice Protection on mid to large size aircraft; these are known as ‘electro-expulsive’ low power and ‘electro-thermal’ systems. Whilst electro-thermal systems can perform very successfully when provided with adequate electrical power, an electro-expulsive system can be highly energy efficient and therefore extremely attractive on platforms where generator sizing is critical or less power is available for the ice protection system. Neither system in isolation necessarily offers an ideal IPS solution for all future wing types. The purpose of this integration study is therefore not only to investigate the integration of the IPS technologies to a Wing Slat but moreover to conceive the most appropriate combination of the technologies for Wing Slat ice protection. These ‘Hybrid’ systems have been used successfully on horizontal stabilizers on smaller aircraft types, but further work is required in the application to larger platforms and wings. In addition to the CfP scope, GKN would like to offer to integrate its own proven electro-thermal technology alongside the Associates’ electro-thermal and expulsive technologies to enhance the value of the integration activity and form a technology alliance to increase the probability of finding a successful solution. In addition to functionality of the overall IPS the ‘actuation’ system aspects must be seamlessly integrated into the aircraft structure and electrical architecture. The current A320 slat is designed specifically to incorporate an engine bleed air IPS; therefore any change to this paradigm requires a carefully controlled design and integration approach and thorough understanding of wing performance requirements together with structural design ability in metallic and composite materials. The final project deliverable is a modified A320 Wing Slat incorporating a Hybrid Electrical Ice Protection System.

Keywords: electro-mechanical deicers,electrothermal ips,slat integration,hybrid ips
Development of an optimized large scale engine CFRP annulus filler (ORCA)

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: Austria,Switzerland
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2010-01, 2010)
Start date: 2010-08-23
End date: 2013-02-22
Duration (months): 30.0
Total project cost (EUR): 996397.0
EU funding (EUR): 573132.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

This proposal describes the effort planned by the partners FACC AG, Austria & University of applied sciences (UAS) Rapperswil, Switzerland, for the development of a CFRP annulus filler. Production process will be an advanced preform concept with folding techniques and integration of all connection parts, injected with resin by an improved RTM process. Part development will start with material tests on coupons, continued by the manufacturing of a prototype design, and finally ending in a close-to-series-production of 56 annulus filler. In addition, a quality assurance supervisor accompanies the project from the beginning on in order to establish a quality measurement system suitable for a serial production. Material- & process development will be led by UAS Rapperswil, while manufacturing, quality assurance and non-destructive testing will be under the responsibility of FACC. FACC AG is Austria’s first-tier aircraft supplier in composite components, UAS Rapperswil is specialized in RTM process improvements and preform technologies.

Keywords: annulus filler,composite,rtm,preforming,impact stabilization