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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

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Energy & Environment

Hydrogen. Green that I want you to design green

Hydrogen. Green that I want you to design green

The importance of the design tools and green hydrogen optimisation Green hydrogen is positioning itself as a viable alternative in the context of the transition towards clean and sustainable energy sources. Not only does this energy carrier transform energy without...

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Environment

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Industry

Beyond reality. Extended reality

Beyond reality. Extended reality

Imagine finding out that the pilot of your next flight will be using Apple Vision Pro while in command of the plane. Would you feel comfortable boarding that plane? If your answer is no, you might think the pilot is reckless and that your life is at risk. On the other...

CAPRI, pathway and results

CAPRI, pathway and results

When a Project finalises, it is the time to recapitulate, time to collect all the information and the experience gained along. Along the three years and a half working in CAPRI project there has been a lot of time to do things, to obtain very good results or to feel...

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Health & Quality of life

October 16th, World Food Day: #ZeroHunger

October 16th, World Food Day: #ZeroHunger

#ZeroHunger is the motto for the World Food Day that is celebrated on October 16 leaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) worldwide. #ZeroHunger is also part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the World Health Organization...

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Construction and Heritage

Talking about everything visible and invisible (I)

Talking about everything visible and invisible (I)

The European Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage (ECCCH), created in 2023 and aimed to create innovative tools for digitizing cultural heritage objects, is a trending topic in the UE applied research to ensure the sustainable and affordable conservation of our...

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Digitalization

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Innovating R&D

Lotus flower

Lotus flower

Lotus flower has the capacity of survive on difficult environments, such as pantanous areas, hence it is frecuently associated with the complex vital processes that human being should face. Most technology centres have been told phrases like "tell me about it and I´ll...

Innflation

Innflation

'Innflation' (innovation + innflation) is the phenomenon whereby an increase in the supply of R&D is not reflected in a reduction in its price because there is a stimulated demand for the purchase of that R&D. It´s the phenomenon that moves us away from dull...