CONTEXT

"In a large field, after an adverse event, it is difficult to quickly understand how much the crop has been impacted and where to act promptly"

The use of advanced data and monitoring systems in agricultural practices is revolutionizing the agricultural sector. Analyses and forecasts based on the acquisition of various parameters allow farmers to optimize decisions related to irrigation, fertilization, and planning harvesting and processing activities. In this context, ABACO, with its Abaco Farmer platform, assists agricultural companies in more accurate crop management, from vineyards to orchards to intensive crops, improving productivity and reducing environmental impacts.

CHALLENGE

Currently, the assessment of crop health and productivity is conducted through on-site checks by field technicians and remotely using satellites like Sentinel-2. However, the frequency of satellite monitoring may not be sufficient to promptly detect any issues in crops. On the other hand, estimating potential yield and/or damage is mainly done through manual monitoring, especially for tree species. Field analysis can be timeconsuming and susceptible to human errors and/or operator subjectivity. The extent and variability of crops make monitoring particularly energy-intensive when the need is to assess the extent of damage, for example, from hailstorms, or capture representative areas for fruit counting.

In this context, Abaco is looking for a technological partner to propose solutions to automate crop surveys (on-site and remotely), monitor the well-being of plants and crops, gather objective information on productivity, both in terms of quantity and quality, or on the impact of atmospheric or biological damage.

Examples of solutions and technologies in line with the challenge include drones or quadcopters equipped with thermal and multispectral cameras, hyperspectral nanocameras, data from satellites (hyperspectral), automatic object recognition systems using smartphone cameras.

CONTEXT

"To date, soil analyses occur every 3-5 years and focus on chemical-physical aspects."

The use of advanced data and monitoring systems in agricultural practices is revolutionizing the agricultural sector. Analyses and forecasts based on the acquisition of various parameters allow farmers to optimize decisions related to irrigation, fertilization, and planning harvesting and processing activities. In this context, ABACO, with its Abaco Farmer platform, assists agricultural companies in more accurate crop management, from vineyards to orchards to intensive crops, improving productivity and reducing environmental impacts.

CHALLENGE

Soil analysis can bring significant benefits to crop management. From a chemical perspective, analyzing soil composition allows evaluating the availability of essential nutrients for plants, optimizing fertilization strategies. Physical soil evaluation provides information on structure, crucial for proper irrigation management and erosion prevention. Biological analysis, on the other hand, offers valuable insights into soil health, identifying the presence of beneficial microbiota and decomposer organisms that contribute to crop fertility and disease resistance.

In this context, Abaco is looking for a technological partner to propose solutions for soil analysis and monitoring, both from a chemical-physical perspective and for biological assessment.

Examples of solutions and technologies in line with the challenge include remote sensing (multi- and hyperspectral), proximal sensing using robots, smartphones, or quadcopters, IoT sensor technology, and analytical monitoring of the microbiome.

CONTEXT

"Operating in the urban system, a Rover must be able to react immediately to an unforeseen event"

"Last mile delivery" is a crucial part of the goods supply chain, involving the transportation of products from the warehouse to the final recipient, usually a consumer or a business. With current means of transporting goods, last mile delivery impacts cities by increasing traffic, pollution, and urban space occupation. For this reason, innovative solutions are being experimented and developed worldwide to balance delivery efficiency with the negative impact on urban communities. Bylogix is committed to this innovation through the development of technological infrastructure supporting the navigation of fleets of autonomous Rovers.

CHALLENGE

The main difficulty lies in Autonomous Rovers moving through complex, dynamic, and unpredictable urban environments where they must quickly adapt to changes in traffic, avoid sudden obstacles, and interact safely with pedestrians, other vehicles, and even other Rovers. It is crucial to ensure that Rovers remain constantly connected to receive delivery instructions, route updates, and real-time navigation data, especially in crowded urban areas.

In this context, Bylogix is seeking a technological partner to propose solutions to improve the navigation of individual Rovers and the fleet, for example, through the use of third-party context data, communication between fleet Rovers, or solutions that optimize data flow.

Examples of solutions and technologies in line with the challenge include: algorithms and protocols, IoT, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, automation, sensing, edge computing, cloud computing, platooning, etc…

CONTEXT

"Delegating transportation to a robot poses new challenges, such as the correct identification of the recipient and the security of their data."

"Last mile delivery" is a crucial part of the goods supply chain, involving the transportation of products from the warehouse to the final recipient, usually a consumer or a business. With current means of transporting goods, last mile delivery impacts cities by increasing traffic, pollution, and urban space occupation. For this reason, innovative solutions are being experimented and developed worldwide to balance delivery efficiency with the negative impact on urban communities. Bylogix is committed to this innovation through the development of technological infrastructure supporting the navigation of fleets of autonomous Rovers.

CHALLENGE

With the last mile delivery conducted through autonomous delivery vehicles, new challenges arise, such as the issue of recipient recognition. With traditional delivery methods, couriers can request a signature or identification document to confirm that the delivery has been made to the right person. However, with autonomous means, this process becomes more complicated, requiring the implementation of an identity verification system to ensure that the package is delivered to the correct person, protecting the recipient's privacy and reducing the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data.

In this context, Bylogix is seeking a technological partner to propose recipient recognition solutions, whether it be an individual or an organization, and methods or protocols for protecting user-sensitive data.

Examples of solutions and technologies in line with the challenge include IoT, machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, visual recognition, sensing, edge computing, edge-AI, etc.

CONTEXT

"It is crucial to know what happens to the medicine at every moment of the distribution chain, from courier to courier: currently some information is available, but related to a whole pallet and not to the individual medicine pack"

The pharmaceutical supply chain is a complex logistical network that encompasses every stage from production to distribution and administration of products. Alongside regulatory requirements for observing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), factors such as the increasing value of experimental treatments, opportunities for decentralized care, and the spread of clinical studies across multiple geographies make accurate control of the medicine's status even more crucial to ensure its usability, efficacy, and safety. Palladio is committed to devising intelligent packaging solutions aimed at maximizing the quality, integrity, and security in the management of pharmaceuticals.

CHALLENGE

Managing the pharmaceutical supply chain, especially in the realm of clinical studies, must ensure flexibility, regulatory compliance, and rapid decision-making processes. Visibility of distribution, remote data modification, anticipation and evaluation of possible temperature excursions, geolocation, maintenance of the cold chain, protection from contaminants, and possible counterfeiting are fundamental requirements. However, these needs are not currently fully satisfied by technological solutions that can approach the issue holistically. This requirement becomes even more relevant with the advent of increasingly innovative, personalized, and high-value therapies, which possess unique development and management characteristics.

In this context, Palladio is seeking a technological partner to propose solutions supporting the development of intelligent packaging. These solutions should ensure continuous protection and monitoring of pharmaceuticals along the distribution chain, allowing parameters such as temperature, potential leakages, storage status, expiration date, and compromise to be monitored in real-time, evaluated, and in some cases, remotely modulated through integration with relevant management systems.

Examples of solutions and technologies in line with the challenge include: Computer vision, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Object recognition, Internet of Things (IoT), Machine learning, Robotics, Automation, Sensors, Edge computing, Time-temperature indication, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Cloud computing

CONTEXT

"To date, the medicine leaflet prescribes the same method of taking the medication whether you are 20 or 75 years old, whether you are male or female, whether you weight 50 or 95 kg"

The need for effective support for individuals undergoing pharmacological therapy, especially when involving the administration of multiple medications per day, is crucial to ensure correct and consistent adherence to treatment. In this context, Palladio has proven to be a pioneer in developing an innovative service, combining an intuitive application and a smart device designed specifically to assist users in the optimal management of their therapy. This system not only provides personalized reminders for each medication but also carefully monitors administration, ensuring that each dosage is taken at the right time.

CHALLENGE

Currently, all medicine-related directives are contained within the leaflet. However, this support does not consider personal differences among patients, from those that could influence the dosage of medication for proper functioning (gender, age, weight...) to those that could affect the understanding of instructions, especially when they are complex (vision problems, dyslexia...).

In this context, Palladio is seeking a technological partner to propose solutions to personalize the medication experience for the end user, from understanding instructions to dosage customization, to the development of practices that support the user in adopting the correct lifestyle according to the therapeutic indications of the specific medicine.

Examples of solutions and technologies in line with the challenge include AI-generative systems, augmented reality, IoT, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data, robotics, automation, sensing, wearables, etc