Semantic low-code programming tools for edge intelligence

Semantic low-code programming tools for edge intelligence

SmartEdge’s primary goal is to provide an comprehensive toolchain that simplifies the process of building edge intelligence. By leveraging semantic descriptions of sensing and computing capabilities, along with data queries, the SmartEdge toolchain strives to detach application logic from the intricate layers of software, hardware, and networking components.

Standardization: W3C Web of Things advancements

Standardization: W3C Web of Things advancements

During 2023, noteworthy milestones were reached within the W3C Web of Things (WoT) and its related activities, with participation from SmarEdge’s partners. The WoT 1.1 normative specifications have been officially published as W3C Web standards. Concurrently, efforts have commenced on the development of the 2.0 specifications.

Introducing continuous semantic integration (CSI) in SmartEdge

Introducing continuous semantic integration (CSI) in SmartEdge

The diversity and changing nature of IoT devices present substantial challenges for data integration and application development. The SmartEdge project has introduced Continuous Semantic Integration (CSI), an advancement aimed at enhancing edge intelligence by creating standardized semantic interfaces that act as a unified access point to IoT device data, enriched with semantic metadata and based on well-established standards.

Design of dynamic and secure swarm networking in SmartEdge

Design of dynamic and secure swarm networking in SmartEdge

In the rapidly advancing domain of digital and network technologies, the Dynamic and Secure Swarm Networking Work Package (WP4), within the SmartEdge project, seeks to address the challenges of automatic discovery, dynamic network swarm formation, embedded network security and isolation, and hardware-accelerated in-network operations.

SmartEdge’s plenary meeting in Milan

SmartEdge’s plenary meeting in Milan

The 3rd plenary meeting of the SmartEdge project was held on 16-17 January 2024, in Milano, Italy, hosted by Cefriel. About 30 experts from the consortium partners gathered to discuss the advancements of SmartEdge after its first year.

ENHANCE workshop at HiPEAC 2024

ENHANCE workshop at HiPEAC 2024

The nineteenth edition of the HiPEAC conference, the network’s flagship networking event, takes place on 17-19 January 2024 in Munich, Germany. Danh Le Phuoc (Technical University of Berlin) and Spyros Lalis (University of Thessaly) co-chair one of the conference workshops: “ENHANCE: Enabling Technologies and Dependability in Cyber-Physical Systems“. This workshop is supported by the projects MLSysOps, SMARTEDGE and the TRANSACT projects.

W3C Web of Things (WoT) addresses the IoT fragmentation problem

W3C Web of Things (WoT) addresses the IoT fragmentation problem

In traditional Internet of Things (IoT) projects, developers grapple with the complexity of diverse systems and services from different vendors, hindering flexibility and interoperability. Customers want to be able to choose devices from multiple vendors without redesign. The W3C Web of Things (WoT) simplifies IoT application development by offering standardized building blocks. The WoT uses web technology to harmonize access to diverse IoT devices and breaks silo walls. This allows

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USE CASE: Revolutionizing health monitoring with IoT swarms

USE CASE: Revolutionizing health monitoring with IoT swarms

Imagine a nursing home where every resident has own personal intelligent health assistant that receives health data from cutting-edge wearable devices tracking health biomarkers, vital signs, physical activity 24/7. Interconnected to each other and facility system, these health assistants create a swarm providing comprehensive health assessment of many patients in real-time.  This project demonstrates that advanced health monitoring of individual and collective health status can help identify trends and problems

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USE CASE: Preventing rear-end collisions by enhancing road intersection safety

USE CASE: Preventing rear-end collisions by enhancing road intersection safety

Rear-end collisions are a major road safety problem, particularly at intersections with traffic lights. Using swarm intelligence, Aalto University and Conveqs Oy are introducing a new approach to tackle the problem through connected and cooperative traffic management that deploys the technologies provided by the SmartEdge project. It has been measured that around 30% of accidents at intersections with traffic lights are rear-end collisions. The dangerous moment comes when the green

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USE CASE: Low-code and edge Intelligence for smart factories

USE CASE: Low-code and edge Intelligence for smart factories

By combining Low-Code and Edge Intelligence, manufacturing sites can establish and upgrade flexible production capabilities. This innovative approach empowers the industry to adapt quickly, achieve individualized production, and stay ahead in the evolving manufacturing landscape. The future of manufacturing is here with SmartEdge’s transformative technologies. In the future of manufacturing, the focus is shifting towards producing small series of highly individualized products, replacing large-scale specialized factories. To meet the challenges

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USE CASE: Cooperative perception for driving assistance

USE CASE: Cooperative perception for driving assistance

In the rapidly evolving field of automated driving, the SmartEdge project is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies for test case generation. By integrating predefined knowledge with real-time traffic situations, SmartEdge aims to enhance the quality, completeness, and consistency of test cases. This blog post highlights the challenges of creating test cases for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and introduces the innovative approach proposed by SmartEdge. Challenges in ADAS Test

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Unveiling the future of edge computing at Fraunhofer FOKUS in Berlin

Unveiling the future of edge computing at Fraunhofer FOKUS in Berlin

The SmartEdge project plenary meeting took place at the Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems (FOKUS) in Berlin on 16 and 17 May 2023. The gathering brought together leading experts and researchers from various institutions to discuss and shape the future of edge computing. With the potential to revolutionize industries and unlock new possibilities, the SmartEdge project aims to pave the way for efficient and intelligent edge computing solutions, demonstrated

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