The SMECS-DE2A project aims to design and validate, at the laboratory level, a new generation of Made in Italy IoT Edge Computers. These systems will be modular and remotely reconfigurable via software, allowing for an extended system lifespan and a reduction in average electronic waste production.
The approach emphasizes responsible and sustainable use by engaging the user through a new business model inspired by servitization principles. Additionally, the system integrates innovative features, including Artificial Intelligence for energy management of prosumers, and geolocation functions, offering a strong focus on sustainability and digital innovation.
IoT Edge Computing is one of the most promising fields in the evolution of mechatronics, enabling significant improvements in resilience to power/network issues, latency reduction, and lower data traffic to the cloud.
If these core benefits are enhanced by introducing innovative, regenerative, and repairable elements, particularly in energy efficiency applications, Edge Computing solutions can evolve according to a sustainable and circular model—delivering environmental, economic, and systemic benefits.
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SMECS-DE2A aims to increase both the quality and quantity of “Made in Italy” products and services capable of:
The project's final goal is to:
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Project n.: PE_00000004
MADE IN ITALY CIRCOLARE E SOSTENIBILE
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