Motivated by the challenges, risks and opportunities that the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought to the media, society and politics, the EU-funded AI4Media project aspires to establish a centre of excellence and a wide network of researchers across Europe...

As the application of artificial intelligence (AI) is spreading worldwide, Europe is trying to increase its competitiveness in the new technology. Innovative European researchers in machine learning (ML) and AI have been working together to improve research collaborations and...

The EU-funded HumanE-AI-Net project brings together leading European research centres, universities and industrial enterprises into a network of centres of excellence. Leading global artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories will collaborate with key players in areas, such as...

Maximising opportunities and minimising risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) requires a focus on human-centred trustworthy AI. This can be achieved by collaborations between research excellence centres with a technical focus on combining expertise in theareas of...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an area of strategic importance and a key driver of economic development, bringing solutions to many societal challenges ranging from treating diseases to minimising the environmental impact of farming. The EU is focussing on connecting and...

The inspection and maintenance of large infrastructure is a big challenge for engineers and represents a major economic activity. Robot technologies can help increase efficiency, reduce costs and keep workers out of hazardous conditions. The EU-funded AERIAL-CORE project is...

Food demand is increasing due to the growth of the global population and the challenges posed by climate change, leading agriculture to advanced technology in order to secure quality and quantity of production. Precision agriculture is rising, combined with smart robotic...

In recent years, there has been a rapid increase in both demand for and interest in robotics. This is because robots provide possible solutions for the automation industry as well as new tools to assist in scientific research; they can also be used for commercial purposes. But...

Compared with manual repetitive therapy, the use of robotic technologies can deliver intensive, long-term rehabilitation treatments at lower costs. In particular, combining electrical stimulation for human motor functions with an active exoskeleton is gaining ground in...

The meat sector is one of the most important in EU agriculture, consisting of farmers, farmer cooperatives and abattoirs. One of the biggest challenges is maintaining quality. Therefore, automation is a key issue in meeting food security recommended by the EU. However, advanced...