Objective The vision of ACCESS is to create an integrated framework for remote attendance of (live streamed) performing arts that offers a stronger feeling of presence compared to existing live video streaming products. To this end, we will radically extend the latest advances in Deep Learning (DL)/Artificial Intelligence (AI), we will build upon leading industrial DL capacities, and we will integrate these into mature virtual reality (VR) technologies in a unique and innovative way. Specifically, ACCESS will develop a virtual environment, wherein users:1) Will be able to watch live-streamed video of performing arts, processed in real-time so that the video appears more focused on areas of the video that the viewer looks at. For instance, a TV director usually points the camera to the person speaking; however, a viewer may want to look at the reactions of another actor. 2) Will be embodied into virtual avatars and be able to interact with a virtual companion. The companion will support short discussions with the viewer, both chit-chat and provision of information related to the presented arts show. This may be able to happen during the live streaming, while waiting for it to start, or at the end of it. 3) Will be able to interact with the virtual personas of other attendants inside a virtual foyer.These three components offer a stronger feeling of presence when attending a live show online.To achieve this vision, ACCESS pursues an intersectoral secondment program that fosters knowledge exchange between academic experts and industrial partners in the cutting-edge technological fields of AI and VR. Additionally, the participation of an arts organization dedicated to supporting contemporary culture and digital art is crucial for the success of this project, both technically as well as for implementing our communication and dissemination ambition and plans. Fields of science engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsoptical sensorshumanitiesartsnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencesartificial intelligencemachine learningdeep learningnatural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwaresoftware applicationsvirtual reality Keywords ACCESS Programme(s) HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Main Programme Topic(s) HORIZON-MSCA-2022-SE-01-01 - MSCA Staff Exchanges 2022 Call for proposal HORIZON-MSCA-2022-SE-01 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-SE - HORIZON TMA MSCA Staff Exchanges Coordinator TECHNOLOGIKO PANEPISTIMIO KYPROU Net EU contribution € 110 400,00 Address Archbishop kyprianos 31 savings cooperative bank building 3rd floor 3036 Lemesos Cyprus See on map Region Κύπρος Κύπρος Κύπρος Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window EU contribution No data Participants (5) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all AI CYPRUS ETHICAL NOVELTIES LTD Cyprus Net EU contribution € 220 800,00 Address Andrea zakou 4 omega court 3095 Limassol See on map Region Κύπρος Κύπρος Κύπρος Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window EU contribution No data AALBORG UNIVERSITET Denmark Net EU contribution € 138 000,00 Address Fredrik bajers vej 7k 9220 Aalborg See on map Region Danmark Nordjylland Nordjylland Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window EU contribution No data LIBRA AI TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE IDIOTIKI KEFALAIOUCHIKI ETAIREIA Greece Net EU contribution € 193 200,00 Address Evrystheos 2 118 54 Athens See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Αττική Aττική Κεντρικός Τομέας Αθηνών Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window EU contribution No data FUNDACJA PHOTON Poland Net EU contribution € 27 600,00 Address Berka joselewicza 18 31-051 Krakow See on map Region Makroregion południowy Małopolskie Krakowski Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window EU contribution No data NOWARLAB SL Spain Net EU contribution € 193 200,00 Address Buenos aires 10 46900 Torrent See on map Region Este Comunitat Valenciana Valencia/València Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window EU contribution No data
