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Neuro-Plasmonics

Start date: Apr 1, 2014, End date: Mar 31, 2018,

Research neuronal signaling is the subject of a very large community, but progresses face a dense multi-scale dynamics involving signaling at the molecular, cellular and large neuronal network levels. Whereas the brain capabilities are most likely emerging from large neuronal networks, available electrophysiological methods limit our access to single cells and typically provides only a fragmented ...
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Nanometer Resolution in Two-Beam Direct Laser Writing Lithography (NanoR 2BDLW)

Start date: Mar 1, 2014, End date: Feb 28, 2018,

Two-photon direct laser writing (DLW) lithography is a powerful tool to fabricate 3D structures with feature sizes of ~100 nm. This technique is based on the quadratic dependence of the absorption of near-infrared (NIR) light (two-photon absorption, 2PA) by molecules called photoinitiators which trigger the photopolymerization of curable resins. With the aim of downsizing the structures to the nan ...
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Body schema learning and adaptation in the iCub humanoid robot using whole-body tactile information (iCub Body Schema)

Start date: Nov 1, 2014, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

State-of-the-art robotic technologies rely on preprogrammed models and largely lack the capacity to adapt to unexpected changes to their bodies or the environment. In order to expand the domain where they can be applied, they need to respond more autonomously, flexibly and robustly. The applicant will use the iCub humanoid robot, recently equipped with whole-body tactile sensing, to address these ...
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VISUAL MODELLING USING GANGLION CELLS (VISUALISE)

Start date: Apr 1, 2013, End date: Mar 31, 2016,

The processing capabilities of biological visual systems are still vastly superior in terms of performance for real-time and low-power applications compared with conventional artificial vision. There is increasing evidence that biology has evolved a multitude of cell types, including at the level of the retina, to adapt to an extensive set of dynamic visual environments. Existing bio-inspired arti ...
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Graphene-Based Revolutions in ICT And Beyond (GRAPHENE)

Start date: Oct 1, 2013, End date: Mar 31, 2016,

This Flagship aims to take graphene and related layered materials from a state of raw potential to a point where they can revolutionize multiple industries – from flexible, wearable and transparent electronics, to new energy applications and novel functional composites.Our main scientific and technological objectives in the different tiers of the value chain are to develop material technologies fo ...
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Genetic predictors of brain responses underlying social behavior and implications for oxytocin treatment (OxyGene)

Start date: Jan 16, 2012, End date: Jan 15, 2016,

Oxytocin (OXT) and dopamine (DA) can mediate social behavior in multiple species. Despite social behavior shows a strong genetic component, the genes underlying this heritability remain unknown. The central hypothesis of this proposal, based on preliminary data is that genetic variation in dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2) modulates social behavior. The goal of this study is to tease out direct effects ...
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Label Free Nanoscopy Using Infra Red (LANIR)

Start date: Apr 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2015,

Every year, Alzheimer's disease (AD) affects about 800,000 new patients in Europe and directly causes 50% of dependency of aged persons. Currently there is no test to diagnose this disease. There is a great need to improve outcomes for patients with lung cancer which causes between 15-28% of all cancer deaths in Europe.Chemical and structural imaging with nanoresolution under ambient conditions ca ...
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Adaptive Modular Architecture for Rich Motor Skills (AMARSi)

Start date: Mar 1, 2010, End date: Feb 28, 2014,

Description Richness of biological motor behavior in robotic systems The motor skills of today’s robots still must be qualified as poor. The AMARSi Integrated Project aims at a qualitative jump toward biological richness of robotic motor skills. To achieve this goal, a number of innovative scienti ...
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European Clearing House for Open Robotics Development (ECHORD)

Start date: Jan 1, 2009, End date: Dec 31, 2013,

Description Strengthening the knowledge transfer between scientific research and industry in robotics and stimulating their cooperation In Europe the robotics industry is strong, but still fragmented and dispersed. The objective of ECHORD is to provide new opportunities for coordinated and target- ...
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Novel Design Principles and Technologies for a New Generation of High Dexterity Soft-bodied Robots Inspired by the Morphology and Behaviour of the Octopus (OCTOPUS)

Start date: Feb 1, 2009, End date: Jul 31, 2013,

The octopus is a marine invertebrate with amazing motor capabilities and intelligent behaviour. Its body has no rigid structures and has interesting characteristics, from an engineering viewpoint: infinite number of degrees of freedom (dof), bending in many different directions, variable and controllable stiffness, high dexterity, fine manipulation, highly distributed control. The octopus represen ...
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CRAZY FOR ROCKING RESEARCHERS (C4R)

Start date: May 1, 2012, End date: Nov 30, 2012,

"It’s now very clear how much Genoa and Liguria need to reinforce the researchers role, especially after the 2010 Researchers Night edition. The C4R consortium worked hardly to guarantee the researchers engagement in the three cities events. On that occasion they will meet citizens also for introducing themselves and speak about their private and professional life. Researchers in Liguria are numer ...
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Variable Impedance Actuation Systems Embodying Advanced\nInteraction Behaviours (VIACTORS)

Start date: Feb 1, 2009, End date: Jan 31, 2012,

Most of today's robots have rigid structures and actuators which require complex software control algorithms and sophisticated sensor systems in order to behave adaptable, compliant, and safe in contact with unknown environments or with humans. Moreover, in terms of energy efficiency, peak force and speed, these robots are still considerably weaker than their biological archetypes. An alternative ...
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