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AEROMATICS - Aeroponic Module Prototyping leveraging AI, Techno-economics & Sustainability

Durata:
01/09/2026 - 31/08/2030
Responsabile scientifico:
Tipo di progetto:
Ricerca UE - HE - Excellent Science - MSCA
Ente finanziatore:
COMMISSIONE EUROPEA
Codice identificativo progetto:
101299984
Ruolo PoliTo:
Partner

Abstract

AEROMATICS develops next-generation aeroponic vertical farming systems combining additive manufacturing, advanced sensing, and artificial intelligence to enable sustainable, high-yield, and resource-efficient food production. The project demonstrates that 3Dprinted modules, optimized through computational modelling and controlled by hybrid AI, can reduce water and nutrient use by up to 40% and 30% respectively while increasing productivity. Over 48 months, a European consortium of universities, research institutes, and SMEs will co-design recyclable aeroponic modules, integrate smart sensors for real-time monitoring, and validate predictive control systems in greenhouse trials across diverse climates. Life-cycle and cost analyses will quantify environmental and economic performance, supporting EU Green Deal and Farm-to-Fork goals.

Through Marie Sklodowska-Curie Staff Exchanges, researchers will gain cross-sectoral expertise in AI, additive manufacturing, agronomy, and sustainability, strengthening long-term collaboration between academia and industry. AEROMATICS couples innovation with exploitation: validated prototypes, open sustainability metrics, and a joint exploitation committee will support commercialization, policy alignment, and standardization. The project will reinforce Europe’s leadership in sustainable agri-tech through climate-smart, circular, and data-driven vertical farming solutions.

Persone coinvolte

Strutture coinvolte

Partner

  • POLITECNICO DI TORINO - AMMINISTRAZIONE CENTRALE
  • UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO - Coordinatore

Parole chiave

Settori ERC

LS9_7 - Environmental biotechnology (including bioremediation, biodegradation)

Obiettivi di Sviluppo Sostenibile (Sustainable Development Goals)

Obiettivo 6. Garantire a tutti la disponibilità e la gestione sostenibile dell’acqua e delle strutture igienico-sanitarie|Obiettivo 9. Costruire un'infrastruttura resiliente e promuovere l'innovazione ed una industrializzazione equa, responsabile e sostenibile|Obiettivo 12. Garantire modelli sostenibili di produzione e di consumo|Obiettivo 15. Proteggere, ripristinare e favorire un uso sostenibile dell’ecosistema terrestre

Budget

Costo totale progetto: € 1.663.320,00
Contributo totale progetto: € 1.663.320,00
Costo totale PoliTo: € 180.360,00
Contributo PoliTo: € 180.360,00