Related Projects
As part of the Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme, liaison has been established among the DRS-02 Cluster projects ASSISTANCE, CURSOR, FASTER, INTREPID, PathoCERT, RESPOND-A, RESPONDRONE, Search & Rescue and INGENIOUS, which are funded under the same topic SU-DRS02-2018-2019-2020 – Technologies for first responders, by sharing their concept and activities while creating synergies and planning future joint actions.
Communication synergies among similar projects funded under the Horizon 2020 programme are a great opportunity to share experiences, common practices, communicate projects’ activities and results, seek opportunities for cooperation on issues related to Crisis Management, Security and Search and Rescue as well as to increase their visibility to a wider audience.
The cluster is making efforts to invite more projects to join. Below is more information about the related projects, that are currently participating in the Cluster.
INGENIOUS Related Projects
First responder Advanced technologies for Safe and efficient Emergency Response (FASTER) aims to address the challenges associated with the protection of first responders in hazardous environments, while at the same time enhancing their capabilities in terms of situational awareness and communication.
FASTER’s main objective is twofold:
- to help and protect first responders during their operation
- to enhance their capabilities in terms of situational awareness and communication.
Read more about FASTER on its website: https://www.faster-project.eu/
Follow the project on social media:
Twitter: @fasterproject
Instagram: @h2020_fasterproject
Facebook: @FasterProjectH2020
LinkedIn: @FASTER-project Horizon 2020
ASSISTANCE proposes a holistic solution capable of offering different configuration modes for providing the tailored information outcome needed by each FR organization. With this solution, ASSISTANCE will enhance the FRs SA during their mitigation activities through the integration of new paradigms, tools and technologies (e.g. drones/robots equipped with different sensors, robust communications capabilities, etc.) with the main objective of increasing both their protection and their efficiency.
For more general information please check the project website: https://assistance-project.eu/.
Follow the project on social media:
Twitter: @ASSISTANCEh2020
LinkedIn: @ASSISTANCE project
Watch also the ASSISTANCE video for more details.
The CURSOR project is a new European research initiative that will develop a CURSOR Search and Rescue Kit using soft miniaturised robotic equipment, drones, and advanced sensors reducing time for detection and rescue of victims trapped under debris while increasing the personal safety of the SaR teams. The project started on September 1st 2019 and will run until August 2022. It is led by the German Federal Relief Agency (THW) and works closely together with First Responders to meet their needs.
To learn more about CURSOR and ongoing activities visit the project’s website: https://www.cursor-project.eu/
Follow the project on Social Media:
Twitter: @CURSOR_H2020
LinkedIn: @CURSOR project
INTREPID (Intelligent Toolkit for Reconnaissance and assessmEnt in Perilous InciDents) started in October 2020. The EU-funded INTREPID project aims to help first responders by providing a platform that will improve the 3D exploration and analysis of disaster zones. This platform will be based on intelligence amplification and extended reality concepts, with smart cybernetic assistants as well as innovative deep indoor networking and positioning capabilities. Thanks to this platform, first responders will be able to immediately start operations without having to wait for specialised teams or for the zone to be fully secured.
You can read more information about INTREPID on the project’s website: https://intrepid-project.eu/ & https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/883345.
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Twitter: @EU_intrepid
LinkedIn: @Intrepid Project
Facebook: @eu.intrepid
The Search & Rescue project will design, implement and test through a series of large scale pilot scenarios a highly interoperable open architecture platform for first responders enhancing their decision making and providing a dynamic common operational picture of the crisis.
For more information about Search & Rescue visit the project’s website: www.search-and-rescue.eu.
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Twitter: @SAR_H2020
LinkedIn: @Search and Rescue Project
ResponDrone will develop an integrated solution for first responders to easily operate several drones with multiple synchronized missions to enhance their situation assessment capacity and own protection.
More information can be found on the project’s website: https://respondroneproject.com/
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Twitter: @ResponDrone
LinkedIn: @ResponDrone
Facebook: @ResponDrone
YouTube: @ResponDrone Project
PathoCERT aims to strengthen the coordination capability of first responders in the event that they have to work in places where the risk of contamination via water is high. Within this scope, the project will produce pathogen contamination emergency response technologies, tools and guidelines to be validated by first responders, helping them to detect pathogens quickly and to better control emergencies.
You can read more information about PathoCERT on the project’s website: https://pathocert.eu/.
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Twitter: @pathoCERT
LinkedIn: @PathoCERT
RESPOND-A project aims at developing holistic and easy-to-use solutions for First Responders by bringing together the complementary strengths of its Investigators in 5G wireless communications, Augmented and Virtual Reality, autonomous robot and unmanned aerial vehicle coordination, intelligent wearable sensors and smart monitoring, geovisual analytics and immersive geospatial data analysis, passive and active localization and tracking, and interactive multi-view 360o video streaming.
For more information, visit https://respond-a-project.eu/.
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Twitter: @respond_a
LinkedIn: @Respond A Project
ASSISTANCE PROJECT
ASSISTANCE proposes a holistic solution capable of offering different configuration modes for providing the tailored information outcome needed by each FR organization. With this solution, ASSISTANCE will enhance the FRs SA during their mitigation activities through the integration of new paradigms, tools and technologies (e.g. drones/robots equipped with different sensors, robust communications capabilities, etc.) with the main objective of increasing both their protection and their efficiency.
INTREPID PROJECT
INTREPID (Intelligent Toolkit for Reconnaissance and assessmEnt in Perilous InciDents) started in October 2020. The EU-funded INTREPID project aims to help first responders by providing a platform that will improve the 3D exploration and analysis of disaster zones. This platform will be based on intelligence amplification and extended reality concepts, with smart cybernetic assistants as well as innovative deep indoor networking and positioning capabilities. Thanks to this platform, first responders will be able to immediately start operations without having to wait for specialised teams or for the zone to be fully secured.
ResponDrone PROJECT
The EU-funded ResponDrone project has been active for almost two years, making real progress in achieving its goal of developing and applying a fleet of drones operated by a single pilot in emergency situations, providing critical information and communication services to first responders.
CURSOR PROJECT
The CURSOR project is a new European research initiative that will develop a CURSOR Search and Rescue Kit using soft miniaturised robotic equipment, drones, and advanced sensors reducing time for detection and rescue of victims trapped under debris while increasing the personal safety of the SaR teams. The project started on September 1st 2019 and will run until August 2022. It is led by the German Federal Relief Agency (THW) and works closely together with First Responders to meet their needs.
FASTER PROJECT
First responder Advanced technologies for Safe and efficient Emergency Response (FASTER) is a H2020 project aiming to help and protect first responders during their operations and enhance their capabilities in terms of situational awareness and communication.
SEARCH & RESCUE PROJECT
Both man-made and natural disasters such as earthquakes and terrorist attacks can result in people being trapped under debris and collapsed structures. In these critical situations, a timely and effective response is crucial and can prevent or significantly reduce the number of casualties. This is why First responders and rescue teams need to be equipped with cutting edge tools and specialised instrumentations in order to enhance their capabilities, namely in terms of accuracy, quick localization, and reduction of false alarms.
PathoCERT PROJECT
Developing emergency response technologies for detecting and managing waterborne pathogen contamination events
During emergency response operations, first responders are at risk of being exposed to dangerous pathogens (such as norovirus, e. coli and v. cholerae) through skin contact, ingestion or inhalation. These pathogens pose a significant risk of illness, disease or even death. Currently, there are very few available field-validated technologies to assist first responders when having to operate within an environment with such dangerous pathogens.
RESPOND-A PROJECT
Wildfires, floodings, earthquakes and man-made incidents are striking Europe on a regular basis. These crises are often unforeseen and elicit a complex response mechanism, involving different categories of first responders such as firemen, police, medical operation teams and volunteers. The participation of such heterogeneous groups with specific operational procedures and chain of command, poses real challenges in terms of coordinating actions and getting a clear overview of the emergency response.