Innovative INTEgrated SENsor System for monitoring Infrastructural Assets

Project Information

InteSens

Grant agreement ID: 888082

DOI

10.3030/888082

Project closed

EC signature date 3 December 2019

Start date 1 January 2020

End date 30 April 2020

Funded under

• INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs

Total cost

€ 71 429,00

EU contribution

€ 50 000,00

Coordinated by

INFRASENS AG
Switzerland

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - InteSens (Innovative INTEgrated SENsor System for monitoring Infrastructural Assets)

Reporting period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-04-30

Summary of the context and overall objectives of the project

The aim of the project was to ascertain the technical, commercial and financial viability of Inte-Sens and to determine the next actions to ensure that it reaches adequate maturity for successful market entry and guaranteed industry competitiveness.

Work performed from the beginning of the project to the end of the period covered by the report and main results achieved so far

We evaluated the additional sensors and new sensor data processing functionalities and the technical feasibility of integrating them under Infra-cloud. We finalized the design specifications of the new sensor box and all the sensor connections and through an FMEA, identified potential areas of concern in the system lifecycle (e.g. operation, maintenance). We conducted a freedom to operate analysis and can confirm that there are no restrictions commercialising of the results of the Inte-Sens project. We developed a work plan detailing the activities to be done during the EIC project.

We narrowed down our target users and identified their needs, as will be met by the Inte-Sens technology. We conducted a market study to quantify the market within which Inte-Sens exists and to show its growth patterns, which support pursuing the project. We identified how our target market is segmented and structured the best market approach for effective exploitation. We refined our sales processes for Inte-Sens and identified potential players in our distribution network. We developed a risk management plan and identified the certification needed for our solution.

We assessed our skills gap for the successful complementation and commercialization of Inte-Sens and developed a hiring plan. We generated a comprehensive budget based on the anticipated work laid out in the EIC project work plan. We also developed 5-year financial projections for Inte-Sens post-project completion. Inte-Sens is expected to have significant positive impact on the financial performance of INFRASENS.

Progress beyond the state of the art and expected potential impact (including the socio-economic impact and the wider societal implications of the project so far)

Our main advantage lies in the technical competencies of Inte-Sens. Our solution connects civil engineering with sensor competency, focusing on the integration of all geotechnical sensors and computing the acquired data using a single data management platform. No other tool at present is capable of performing structural optimization, encompassing cost optimization, monitoring and operational data for infrastructure of all sizes. Inte-Sens creates a full loop for asset management by enabling convergence between civil engineering, sensor technology and machine learning.

Sensor Box Architecture

Infra-Cloud dashboard