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A fully automatic method and apparatus for economical and long-lasting patching of potholes (HOLEINONE)
Start date: Oct 1, 2014, End date: Sep 30, 2016,
Pothole repair in road networks is one of the most commonly performed operation for most road maintenance teams, especially in areas where cold winters and wet springs contribute to accelerated road surface breakup ever year. The poor condition and lack of maintenance of European roads contribute to at least one third of all accidents each year, and accounting to 52.7% of fatalities in 2011. Potho ...
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Vortex Robot for Rapid Low Cost Scanning and Improved Non-Destructive Testing of Large Concrete Structures (VORTEXSCAN)
Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Jun 30, 2016,
Large public infrastructure facilities around the world like dams, cooling towers and bridges use cement as the main building material. Although made from a durable material many of these large assets have begun to age and are in need of periodic inspection to ensure their integrity. Current inspection routine involves setting up scaffolds that have to be moved around for personnel to reach to the ...
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Development of a raising, walking and exercise device with upper body support for rehabilitation of stroke victims (WalkX)
Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Mar 31, 2013,
Stroke is the most common cause of adult disability in Europe. Roughly 75 % of the victims survive, but about half of these lose the ability to live independently in their own home. Rehabilitation and hospitalization represent a major economic burden for the EU of about €34Bn annually. Currently the annual incidence is approximately 2 per 1000 inhabitants in the EU, and the number is predicted to ...
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Anaglyptic Refreshable Photo-Haptic Screen (Anagraphs)
Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2012,
The scientific and technological developments in the present research project will be to make possible the manufacture of an anaglyptic or tactile display that can be connected to a personal computer or used in stand-alone mode as a Braille e-book reader. The display may be read either by touch or indeed by sight, since the tactile dots will also be illuminated when active. This feature will be of ...
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