Consortium

AICIA’s Robotics Lab

The Andalusian Association for Industrial Research and Cooperation (AICIA in spanish) is a non-profit organisation that serves the public interest and aims to promote, guide and develop industrial research, with a special emphasis on publishing and disseminating its results, thereby promoting technological advancement in Andalusia and contributing to the professional training of Andalusian engineers.

AICIA’s Robotics Lab consist of more than 50 members, including 10 professors, researchers and engineers. It plays a relevant international role in robotics, and particularly in aerial robotics and unmanned aerial systems, combining scientific research with technology development, technology transfer to companies and applications in collaboration with these companies. Its researchers have been distinguished with 18 national and international awards and have authored more than 170 publications, including about 60 papers in SCR Journals.

B2Space

Founded in 2016 in the UK and later expanded to Spain, B2Space is an european leader in High Altitude Operations, offering a unique range of services, such as Near Space Testing and High Altitude Pseudo Satellite platforms. Furthermore, thanks to the technology and multiple flights they have conducted, B2Space possess unique capabilities that enable us to democratize access to space for small and micro satellites.

Fraunhofer FHR

Fraunhofer FHR is one of the leading and largest European research institutes in the area of high frequency and radar techniques. It develops customized electromagnetic sensor concepts, processes, and systems for its partners, from the microwave range through to the lower terahertz range. The core topic of the research at Fraunhofer FHR consists of sensors for high-precision distance and position determination as well as imaging systems with a resolution of up to 3.75 mm. The applications range from systems for reconnaissance, surveillance, and protection to real-time capable sensors for traffic and navigation as well as quality assurance and non-destructive testing.

HiLASE

HiLASE Centre is a hi-tech laser research centre focused on the application of innovative laser technologies in industry, space and defence. Being part of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, enables HiLASE to root their applied solutions in the latest academic research and practice. It’s based in Dolní Břežany, Prague, in the Science and Technology Advanced Region. HiLASE Centre collaborates with leading research and industry representatives from various sectors globally – from optics manufacturing to the automotive industry. Together, they create advanced laser solutions and build long-term collaborations.

CLPU

CLPU, the Spanish Center for Pulsed Lasers, is a high-power laser research facility in Salamanca, Spain, operating ultrashort, high-intensity laser systems, including the Petawatt-class VEGA system. Founded in 2007 as part of Spain’s roadmap for unique research infrastructures, its goals are to advance compact laser technology, facilitate scientific research in areas like laser-driven plasma, and promote innovation and technological development by providing access to its unique equipment and consulting services to the national and international scientific, technological, and industrial communities.

Sapienza University

Founded in 1303, Sapienza is the oldest university in Rome and the largest in Europe. Its mission is to contribute to the development of a knowledge society through research, excellence, quality education and international cooperation. Scientific research activity at Sapienza covers an extremely broad spectrum of disciplines, reaching levels of excellence in many areas, including archaeology, physics and astrophysics, humanities and cultural heritage, the environment, nanotechnologies, cell and gene therapy, design, aerospace, social and economic sciences.