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ROBOTIC EXPLORATION AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS FOR OPERATIONAL NAVIGATION IN DISASTER ZONES

Objective

The REASON project has the aim of delivering an agent-based, interoperable Decision Support System that fuses multimodal data (UAV/UGV, satellite, IoT) to generate a 3D Common Operational Picture, real-time threat and risk assessment, AI-assisted triage and dynamic evacuation planning for first responders in high-risk, conflict-affected environments. The platform links a multi-UAV “Mesh-in-the-Sky”, tactical UGVs and a passive, privacy-by-design mobile-phone counter for people-density awareness through open APIs and adapters to existing command-and-control systems, reducing integration risk and cognitive load while increasing speed and safety. A Digital Twin underpins development and training, enabling what-if analysis, stress-testing and train-the-trainer capacity building. Methodologically, REASON follows four pillars: state-of-the-art and user-needs analysis; co-design with practitioners; development of AI agents, data-fusion middleware and human-centric, security-by-design explainable-AI interfaces; and progressive integration, testing and fine-tuning before real-world validation. Validation spans three use cases: Kyiv and the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, and the Attica region, covering conflict-driven and natural-hazard scenarios. These pilots demonstrate adaptability, interoperability with existing C2, cyber-resilience and operational readiness. Expected results include a productised DSS with an open interoperability toolkit; validated UAV/UGV swarm capabilities and privacy-preserving crowd awareness; a Digital Twin-based training suite; and procurement-ready evidence packs. The impact pathway strengthens civil-protection preparedness and response, accelerates safe uptake through standardisation and conformance testing, and builds sustainable skills by advancing multi-function autonomous systems in obstructed, enhancing remote sensing and situational awareness, and validating user-centred solutions in realistic conditions.

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-IA - HORIZON Innovation Actions

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL3-2025-01

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Coordinator

RINA CONSULTING - CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA
Net EU contribution
€ 612 937,50
Address
VIA DI CASTEL ROMANO 100
00128 Roma
Italy
Region
Centro (IT) Lazio Roma
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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Total cost
€ 875 625,00

Participants (16)