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Collaborative Network for Training in Electronic Skin Technology

Objectif

"Future electronic systems will be bendable and conformable. They will be wearable, disposable, and ubiquitous. CONTEST will train young researchers in the fast expanding field of flexible and large area electronics with emphasis on “wearable” devices.
Training will be implemented through well-defined work packages covering critical aspects of flexible electronics, converging towards an electronically-enhanced smart skin. Silicon and organic materials based solutions will be investigated, yielding systems with the advantages of both. CONTEST will push research frontiers towards i) multifunctional electronics, ii) bendable and stretchable electronic systems over large areas, and iii) integration of organic and inorganic materials based components onto the same substrate. Electronic skin will enable gathering “contact information” from large areas simultaneously, creating opportunities to extend the cognitive capabilities of robots, and in human-environment interfaces. CONTEST will thus leverage the strength of the EU in the field of large area flexible electronics, and trigger transformations in diverse sectors such as healthcare and robotics.
CONTEST brings together complementary expertise in flexible electronics, sensors, system integration, and robotics from eight key academic and research institutes, and industry. CONTEST will deliver 480 person-months of unparalleled research training to 12 ESRs and 2 ER in these multidisciplinary areas. Each ESRs/ERs will be mentored by selected experts and will have access to state-of-the-art equipment. Hands-on project training will be supplemented with formal training courses in relevant fields such as system integration, fabrication technologies, and new materials, and a variety of complementary courses such as IPR, grant writing and exploiting the scientific results. Mobility within the network will ensure exposure to complementary academic and industrial research environments."

Appel à propositions

FP7-PEOPLE-2012-ITN
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Coordinateur

FONDAZIONE BRUNO KESSLER
Adresse
Via Santa Croce 77
38122 Trento
Italie

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Type d’activité
Research Organisations
Contact administratif
Umberto Silvestri (Mr.)
Contribution de l’UE
€ 1 074 034,80

Participants (6)

TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET MUENCHEN
Allemagne
Contribution de l’UE
€ 748 536,10
Adresse
Arcisstrasse 21
80333 Muenchen

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Type d’activité
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Contact administratif
Katrin Hörmann (Ms.)
FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV
Allemagne
Contribution de l’UE
€ 463 887,60
Adresse
Hansastrasse 27c
80686 Munchen

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Type d’activité
Research Organisations
Contact administratif
Christoph Schulte (Mr.)
UCL Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women’s Health
United Kingdom
Contribution de l’UE
€ 625 113,25
Adresse
Gower Street
WC1E 6BT London

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Type d’activité
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Contact administratif
Giles Machell (Mr.)
IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE
United Kingdom
Contribution de l’UE
€ 311 456,62
Adresse
South Kensington Campus Exhibition Road
SW7 2AZ London

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Type d’activité
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Contact administratif
Shaun Power (Mr.)
THE SHADOW ROBOT COMPANY LIMITED
United Kingdom
Contribution de l’UE
€ 311 456,62
Adresse
Unit 31 Spectrum House 32-34 Gordon House Road
NW5 1LP London

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Type d’activité
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
Contact administratif
Rich Walker (Mr.)
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
United Kingdom
Contribution de l’UE
€ 275 952,16
Adresse
University Avenue
G12 8QQ Glasgow

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Type d’activité
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Contact administratif
Joe Galloway (Mr.)