Behind EnduRAIThe consortium

The University of Liverpool (LIV) is the coordinator of the EnduRAI project and brings strong expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics, embedded sensing, and human-centric augmentation technologies. LIV’s team has extensive experience in machine learning, edge AI, multimodal perception, wearable sensing, and real-time intelligent systems, with a particular focus on translating AI research into practical robotic and industrial applications. Within EnduRAI, LIV will lead the scientific and technical coordination of the project and contribute core expertise in AI-enabled interpretation of sEMG signals for human intention recognition, adaptive human–machine interaction, and worker-centric support. The team will develop robust learning methods for processing noisy physiological signals, optimise AI models for low-latency and resource-efficient deployment, and support integration with wearable and robotic systems. As coordinator, LIV will ensure close alignment across partners, technical work packages, validation activities, and exploitation pathways toward effective Industry 5.0 deployment.

TECNALIA is the largest applied research and technology development center in Spain and a leading innovation organization in Europe. It works with companies and institutions to develop advanced technological solutions that improve competitiveness and support sustainable growth. TECNALIA has strong expertise in advanced manufacturing and robotics, including industrial automation, collaborative robots, intelligent production systems, Industry 4.0 technologies, and digital manufacturing. Its activities also cover digital transformation, energy transition, sustainable mobility, health, and the circular economy.

ZHAW is one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. It offers teaching, research, continuing education and other services that are both practice-oriented and science-based. Research & development at the ZHAW focuses on key societal challenges, with a particular emphasis on energy and societal integration. With its expertise in sustainable development and digital transformation, the ZHAW imparts forward-looking knowledge and takes an active part in shaping the digital and ecological transformation. With locations in Winterthur, Zurich and Waedenswil, the ZHAW is firmly anchored in its region whilst collaborating with international partners. The eight schools of the ZHAW cover a broad range of subjects: Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering, Health Professions, Applied Linguistics, Life Sciences and Facility Management, Applied Psychology, Social Work, Engineering, and Management and Law. With 14’995 students that are enrolled in 34 Bachelor’s and 20 Master’s degree programmes.

Politecnico di Torino (POLITO) was the first Italian Engineering School founded in the wave of the technical and scientific innovation that gave rise to the most prestigious European polytechnic schools in the mid-19th century. Founded as School for Engineers in 1859, it then became Regio Politecnico di Torino in 1906. Engineers, architects, designers and urban planners have been trained at Politecnico di Torino for over 160 years with rigor, integrity and high-level standards. This long ever-changing history has rated Politecnico among the top European technical Universities for education and research, with almost 40,000 students and a teaching staff of more than 1,000. In an evolving global context disrupted by the effects of globalization, climate change, population aging, new and increasingly pervasive technologies, Politecnico di Torino has decided to transform itself into a “platform” University expected to be permeable, inclusive, open to the labour market and to industry, with a key role in innovation and lifelong learning. The goal is to become a driving force for a societal sustainable development. The Polito4Impact Strategic Plan established as one of the strategic guidelines the creation of value chains combining education, research, innovation, financial services and the enhancement of intellectual property. The objective is to develop clusters for industrial development that can attract large companies, small and medium enterprises and start-ups in order to gather PoliTO graduates in the local territory. Politecnico offers excellence in technology and promotes the ability to carry out theoretical or applied research and also the capacity to achieve concrete and reliable productive processes or organize services and facilities. With more than 400 bilateral international agreements and 100 double degree agreements, Politecnico has links with the most prestigious Universities in Europe. It is part of some of the major European inter-university networks, as CESAER, CLUSTER, EUA, Sefi, T.I.M.E. In 2018 Politecnico was ranked as the 33th University in the world in the field of Engineering and Technology (by faculty) and ranked as the 1st one in the Graduate Employability Ranking 2017. In 2005 POLITO was one of the first institutions to endorse the “European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers”; in November 2013 the European Commission awarded the 'HR Excellence in Research' logo to Politecnico di Torino, remarking the strong commitment in the implementation of the principles of the Charter and Code aimed at creating a high quality academic environment where researchers and students from all over the world can study, work and collaborate on innovative and challenging projects.

FPT is a pioneer in digital transformation and a leader in consulting, providing and deploying technology and telecommunications services and solutions. We help clients in 30 countries and regions around the globe realize technology-driven business development strategies and goals.

The Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI) is an independent, non-profit research institute based in Vienna, Austria, specialising in applied social sciences, social innovation and innovation research. Since 1990, ZSI has conducted interdisciplinary research and international projects that examine the societal dimensions and impacts of innovation, with a strong commitment to evidence-based, sustainable and socially responsible solutions. As one of Austria's leading organisations in European research programmes, ZSI brings extensive expertise in research, evaluation, stakeholder engagement and policy support, contributing to the development and implementation of innovative approaches that address complex societal challenges and advance the Sustainable Development Goals.

AUSTRALO is a marketing and innovation consultancy focused on bridging the gap between research and the market. Our mission is to create and transform value in digital transformation, emerging technologies, applied science, and business growth. The company works with communities, thought leaders, researchers and entrepreneurs, advocating for a data-driven economy rooted in trust, sustainability, and human-centred values.

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