Key achievements include:
- SEISMEC Framework: conceptualises human-centric industrial transformation at individual, organisational, and industrial levels. The framework utilises "CAPS empowerment factors" (Creativity, Collaboration, Autonomy, Automation, Productivity, Privacy, Safety, and Job Satisfaction) as diagnostic tool to assess human-centrism and guide technology development. A first version of the framework was developed.
- Development of Advanced Human-Centric Tools: creation and testing of tools and procedures for advanced technologies. Key areas include Explainable AI (XAI), privacy-preserving models and methods for real-time worker feedback, and tools and guidelines for human-centric interface redesign. To do this, the project developed 1) design guidelines that act as a bridge between the theoretical foundations and the operational realities of the SEISMEC pilots; 2) a research protocol and assessment instruments for measuring human-centric objectives and worker empowerment; 3) A methodology for worker participation to ensure that technology solutions are co-designed and refined with workers. The research partners have worked with the pilots to define the focus of collaboration.
- Pilot-Driven Implementation: SEISMEC solutions are tested and refined in 17 pilots across diverse real-world industrial and service environments in Europe. The pilots follow a three-phase research process that strongly emphasizes worker participation and co-design in the development and implementation of new technologies. All pilots have started designing their interventions.
- Cross-Pilot Analysis and Evidence-Based Recommendations: WP4 conducts transversal analyses across pilots to evaluate performance against human-centric objectives. This includes examining themes like cybersecurity, privacy, human trust and understanding, inclusion, and in-work learning and skills development. The first periodic report focused on development of definitions, methodologies, and instruments to conduct the analyses and on identifying early trends and opportunities for synergy between pilots.
