From July 1st to 3rd, 2025, the CARMA consortium convened in Paris for its second General Assembly, graciously hosted by the Brigade de sapeurs-pompiers de Paris (BSPP). This pivotal meeting brought together all project partners for three days of collaboration, coordination, and strategic planning. With representation from every Work Package, the General Assembly provided a...Read More

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into disaster response technologies is transforming how first responders and autonomous systems operate in complex, high-stakes environments. In the context of the CARMA project, AI plays a pivotal role in enhancing orchestration, perception, and decision-making processes of semi-autonomous and autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), enabling them to work seamlessly...Read More

On June 18, CARMA was present at the “AI for Preparedness” workshop, a three-day event hosted in Brussels by DG ECHO (Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations). The workshop brought together civil protection professionals, researchers, and key stakeholders from across Europe to discuss the role of Artificial Intelligence in Disaster Resilience Management...Read More

On June 4–5, representatives of the CARMA project participated in the Projects to Policy Seminar (PPS) held in Brussels, a key event organised by CERIS (Community for European Research and Innovation for Security). The seminar brought together a wide range of stakeholders from across the EU, including security-focused research projects, policymakers, and representatives from EU...Read More

aunav.NEO HD: Precision Mobility for High-Stakes Operations  In high-risk environments—collapsed buildings, industrial accidents, smoke-filled tunnels—human limitations become mission-critical constraints. Low visibility, unstable terrain, and toxic substances can delay or prevent life-saving interventions. What if robots could overcome these barriers, acting as agile, intelligent extensions of emergency teams?  Enter CARMA: a revolutionary project that is not...Read More

On Friday May 16, the CARMA project participated in the EUNIFY event in Thessaloniki, hosted at the Odyssea Youth Center. This dynamic two-day gathering, co-organised by Odyssea and InnoEUsphere, brought together innovators, changemakers, and cooperation-focused actors from across Europe to explore collaborative approaches to a more inclusive and forward-thinking future. The agenda included: Speed-dating sessions,...Read More

In emergency response, every second counts and teamwork can mean the difference between life and death. This teamwork isn’t just among humans – it extends to our robotic allies on the front lines. Enter CARMA (Collaborative Autonomous Robots for eMergency Assistance), a groundbreaking European initiative uniting experts from across the continent to advance human-robot collaboration...Read More

On March 27, the CARMA project took part in the CERIS Workshop on Solutions for First Responders, an event organized by the Community for European Research and Innovation for Security (CERIS). The workshop gathered a wide range of experts, innovators, and first responder practitioners to discuss the latest advancements in response technologies and operational support...Read More

On Friday March 7, CARMA project partners had the opportunity to attend a large-scale firefighting exercise organized in the port of Marseille by the Bataillon de marins-pompiers de Marseille (BMPM), one of CARMA’s key operational partners. The scenario simulated a ship fire emergency, offering valuable insight into the real-life operational challenges faced by firefighters during...Read More

The CARMA project was recently represented at the EU–Japan Workshop on Research and Innovation in Support of Disaster Risk Reduction, an event that brought together experts and stakeholders from both regions to strengthen international cooperation in the field of crisis response and territorial resilience. This workshop provided a valuable opportunity to highlight CARMA’s contributions to...Read More