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ROS4HRI: a common language for human-robot interaction in Industry 5.0

ROS4HRI is an open standard that enables robots to understand and respond to human signals—voice, gestures, or emotions—in a unified way, boosting human-robot interaction in Industry 5.0.

Innovation in health and well-being in Castile and León: science, technology, and people at the National Forum

The National Forum on Health and Well-being Innovation in Zamora brought together experts in science, technology, and healthcare to promote digital, collaborative, and patient-centered solutions.

From waste to resource: how to give food by-products a second life.

Bagasse, magaya, and okara are food byproducts that still have great value. At CARTIF, we transform them into functional ingredients, biostimulants, and renewable energy, promoting the circular economy in the industry.

How to overcome the fear of innovation: confidence and risk management

Innovation doesn’t fail due to a lack of technology, but rather a lack of trust. Managing risk with strategic partners, budget, and leadership allows us to transform fear into opportunity and make innovation a real driver of change.

Microorganisms and spontaneous vegetation: natural allies to protect strategic crops and urban environments

Beneficial microorganisms and spontaneous vegetation act as natural allies against pests and diseases. Their use in agriculture improves soil health, protects strategic crops, and strengthens resilience to climate change.

Save me as you can!

Have you ever wondered what a world where renewable energy storage is efficient and affordable would look like? One of the challenges society must address to achieve effective decarbonization is increasing the generation and penetration of renewable energy. Despite the progress made, the...

From water to plate and from plug to field

Three problems, one only answer: water-energy-food nexus This year we´ve experienced situations as diverse as a widespread blackout that left us without power and basic services for several hours; a period of intense rain that, while providing sufficient water, also caused flooding in certain...

The impact of PCB design on reliability and electronic performance

In sectors as diverse as construction, logistics, heritage, and industry, the Internet of Things (IoT) has become a key factor in driving digitalization, improving efficiency, and opening up new opportunities for innovation. When designing an electronic device, attention is often focused on the...

Innovation is a marathon, not a sprint

Innovation isn´t just about having a good idea. It´s about fighting for it when nobody does. It´s about shaping it when it´s still intangible, about falling a hundred times until, suddenly, something starts to shine. We tend to think when we talk about innovation, that thanks to the emergence of a...

When “green” doesn’t come from doing an LCA, but only from a Pantone® colour

If my grandma had heard about green marketing, she would have raised an eyebrow saying: “That sounds like they’re selling you the same thing... just with a pine-scented label.” And if I told her about the recent situation with Ursula von der Leyen, having to confirm her support for the Green...

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Agrofood

Acrylamide has a special ‘COLOR’

Acrylamide has a special ‘COLOR’

From the creators of “What doesn´t kill you makes you fatter or is a sin” and "You don´t know what to eat" appears "Take care if you like overcooking!" and "Nightmare in the kitchen, there is acrylamide in your food". For years it was known that acrylamide was a toxic...

Would you eat insects?

Would you eat insects?

Entomophagy, or insect consumption by humans, is not a novelty to anyone. Diets based on insects and arthropods are fully accepted in many countries and cultures, especially in South America, Asia or Africa. Even they are a real delicacy for some gourmets experts, for...

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Energy & Environment

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Industry

Reduction of costs and emissions in factories: real cases

Reduction of costs and emissions in factories: real cases

Industry is one of the sectors with a highest energy demand, being the fossil fuels the main energy source used in the most of the industrial processes. The utilization of this type of fuels in the manufacture process of the industries generates a waste heat that is...

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Health & Quality of life

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Construction and Heritage

Aerial Images Treatment

Aerial Images Treatment

As you know, drones are becoming more and more used nowadays. The main reason is the decrease in its price. Therefore, taking aerial images using drones is more competitive than using other devices, such as planes, helicopters or satellites. This also allows ad-hoc...

Infinite progress through finite elements

Infinite progress through finite elements

Computer-aided engineering tools (CAE) are more pervasive nowadays, and finite element analysis is having more impact than at any other time. In the past, CAE abilities have been used in specific fields with highly trained engineer teams and large computing...

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Digitalization

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