On 17 December, the CARMA consortium successfully held its P1 Review with the European Commission during a virtual review meeting. This important milestone provided an opportunity for the consortium to present the progress achieved during the first project period, engage in open and constructive exchanges with the European Commission and the appointed reviewers, and receive...Read More
From 29 to 31 October, the CARMA took part in the Stakeholder Assembly on the Future of Security Research (SSRR 2025), held in Brussels. This key European event brought together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and industry representatives to discuss the future directions of security research and innovation in Europe. The discussions throughout the assembly highlighted the...Read More
CARMA participated in ADRF 2025, the AI, Data and Robotics Forum, held in Stavanger, Norway from September 23 to 24, where consortium partners represented the project and engaged with the international disaster response community. CARMA was represented by Ivana Kruijff-Korbayova (DRZ) and Nicholas Vretos (CERTH), who actively contributed to discussions on the future of robotics...Read More
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 CARMA EC Project was proudly represented at 112RESCUE 2025 from June 26 to 28, where our partner DRZ showcased advanced robotic solutions designed for disaster response operations. Visitors had the opportunity to discover a wide range of technologies, including Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and the Robotic Task Force vehicle, illustrating...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
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
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
