Objective
Optoelectronic materials are a critical component of photodetectors, such as photodiodes, photoresistors and phototransistors, which are used in industrial and consumer electronics. In order for the transition to digitisation and the Internet of Things (IoT) to become a global reality, as well as for the development of applications ranging from robotics and autonomous navigation to healthcare, billions of photodetectors must be installed everywhere. Therefore, sustainably increasing the production of optoelectronic materials is a significant milestone. With this in mind, I-BOT's main objective is to commercialise a new family of photodetectors that will transform the industrial landscape by overcoming the current challenges of toxicity, scarcity, and integration costs. Manufactured exclusively by soft chemistry, these devices will offer cost-efficient single-chip solutions for optical sensing. In this context, silicon photodiodes, especially optical position-sensitive devices (PSDs), are set to revolutionise industrial optical tracking and displacement sensing applications. PSDs have demonstrated the potential of this technology for the high-speed response and high-resolution control of robot positioning. However, applying PSDs to robotics requires challenging qualities such as a large active area, high linearity, sensitivity and broadband detection, which are often unattainable for material scientists and engineers. I-BOT, developed using technology from the ERC StG SENSiSOFT, offers a solution to bridge the gap between PSDs and robotics. This technology will produce PSDs with an unprecedented active area of 100 cm², which is 10 to 20 times larger than that obtained using traditional methods, as well as providing, high-speed response and sensitivity down to 100 nW.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
- natural sciences computer and information sciences internet internet of things
- natural sciences physical sciences electromagnetism and electronics optoelectronics
- engineering and technology electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering electronic engineering sensors optical sensors
- engineering and technology electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering electronic engineering robotics
You need to log in or register to use this function
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
-
HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC)
MAIN PROGRAMME
See all projects funded under this programme
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
HORIZON-ERC-POC - HORIZON ERC Proof of Concept Grants
See all projects funded under this funding scheme
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) ERC-2025-POC
See all projects funded under this callHost institution
Net EU financial contribution. The sum of money that the participant receives, deducted by the EU contribution to its linked third party. It considers the distribution of the EU financial contribution between direct beneficiaries of the project and other types of participants, like third-party participants.
75794 PARIS
France
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.