MediaLab and its closely connected Clepsydra activity participate in research and innovation projects at the intersection of multimedia technologies, cultural heritage digitisation, digital twins, accessibility, immersive environments, artificial intelligence, robotics and intelligent content processing.
The selection below follows a conservative rule: projects are included when there is a clear MediaLab / Clepsydra contribution, a project leader from the team, or a documented connection with the team’s expertise in 3D, XR, AI, robotics, cultural heritage, accessibility or multimedia systems. The list is ordered chronologically by project start date, from newest to oldest.
Projects
GenAI-EduMap: AI-ready education
A European Erasmus+ Forward-Looking project coordinated by ILSP, focused on responsible and pedagogically grounded use of Generative AI in upper primary and secondary education.
- Dates: 01/04/2026-31/03/2029
- Project Leader / contribution: Vassilis Katsouros
- Website: genai-edumap.eu
Pharos: The Greek AI Factory for accelerating AI innovation
Pharos establishes a national hub for AI research, development and innovation, using the Greek national supercomputer DAEDALUS and focusing on sectors including health, culture and language, and sustainability.
- Dates: 01/04/2025-31/03/2028
- Project Leader / contribution: Vassilis Katsouros
- Funding: Horizon Europe / EuroHPC Joint Undertaking and national funds
- Website: www.pharos-aifactory.eu
3D-4CH: Online Competence Centre in 3D for Cultural Heritage
3D-4CH builds an online competence centre for 3D digitisation and reuse in cultural heritage, bringing together training, tools, knowledge resources and community expertise.
- Dates: 01/02/2025-31/01/2028
- Project Leader / contribution: Anestis Koutsoudis
- Funding: Digital Europe Programme
- Website: www.3d4ch-competencecentre.eu
ARTEMIS: Applying Reactive Twins to Enhance Monument Information Systems
ARTEMIS uses digital twins, extended digital documentation, 3D models and AR/VR technologies for cultural heritage conservation, restoration, safeguarding and valorisation. ILSP leads AR/VR service and pilot-related work.
- Dates: 01/01/2025-31/12/2027
- Project Leader / contribution: Anestis Koutsoudis
- Funding: Horizon Europe
TEXTaiLES: Textile digitisation tools and methods for cultural heritage
TEXTaiLES develops AI, robotics, 3D digitisation, IoT, cloud/edge and digital twin technologies for textile cultural heritage. ILSP coordinates the consortium and leads technological work on AI, robotics, 3D mesh processing and data infrastructure.
- Dates: 01/09/2024-31/08/2027
- Project Leader / contribution: George Alexis Ioannakis
- Funding: Horizon Europe Framework Programme
- Website: textailes-eccch.eu
ARGUS: Non-destructive, scalable, smart monitoring of remote cultural treasures
ARGUS develops scalable monitoring, remote sensing, multimodal data fusion and digital-twin approaches for the sustainable preservation of cultural heritage assets.
- Dates: 01/12/2023-30/11/2026
- Project Leader / contribution: George Pavlidis
- Funding: Horizon Europe
- Website: www.argus-project.eu
Greece4.0: Network of Excellence for digital transformation in Greek manufacturing
Greece4.0 supports digital transformation in Greek manufacturing through Industry 4.0 technologies, including cyber-physical systems, digital twins, robotics, AI and AR/VR applications.
- Dates: 01/07/2023-31/08/2025
- Project Leader / contribution: Anestis Koutsoudis
- Funding: Greece 2.0 National Recovery and Resilience Plan
- Website: www.greece40.gr
PREMIERE: AI and VR tools for performing arts
PREMIERE develops AI and VR technologies for the performing arts, supporting creative experimentation, rehearsal, production and audience experience.
- Dates: 01/12/2022-30/11/2025
- Funding: Horizon Europe
- Website: premiere-project.eu
THALIA: Digital toolset for small cultural institutions
THALIA develops a digital toolset for the analysis, promotion and protection of Greek cultural reserve in small cultural institutions.
- Dates: 29/07/2021-28/11/2023
- Project Leader / contribution: George Pavlidis
- Funding: Operational Programme Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship 2014-2020
- Website: thalia.athenarc.gr
AGRO4+: Holistic approach to Agriculture 4.0 for new farmers
AGRO4+ developed infrastructure and digital services for precision agriculture, combining IoT, field sensors, drones, robotic systems, forecasting models and data-driven decision support. MediaLab contribution is linked with Chairi Kiourt’s work on robotics and algorithms for precision agriculture.
- Dates: 20/11/2020-30/09/2023
- Project Leader / contribution: Nestor Tsirliganis; Chairi Kiourt contribution on robotics and algorithms
- Funding: Operational Programme Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2014-2020
- Website: agro4plus.eu/the-project
PHILOTIS: Recording, analysis and documentation of living languages
PHILOTIS focuses on infrastructure, methodology and tools for the recording, analysis and documentation of living spoken languages, combining digital image and audio technologies with machine learning.
- Dates: 20/11/2020-30/09/2023
- Project Leader / contribution: George Pavlidis
- Funding: Operational Programme Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2014-2020
- Website: philotis.athenarc.gr
Safety4ALL: A Collaborative Tool for Safety Evaluation
Safety4ALL developed collaborative tools for reporting, analysing and improving workplace safety, including multimodal analysis, user contribution flows and AI-supported risk evaluation.
- Dates: 12/05/2020-11/06/2023
- Project Leader / contribution: Vassilis Katsouros
- Funding: Operational Programme Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship 2014-2020
- Website: s4all.gr/index-en.html
CAnTi: Conservation of Ancient Tiryns
CAnTi focused on conservation, restoration and documentation at Ancient Tiryns, combining 3D documentation, semantic representation, augmented reality and interactive educational Open Lab applications.
- Dates: 28/02/2020-27/02/2023
- Project Leader / contribution: George Pavlidis
- Funding: Operational Programme Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2014-2020
- Website: canti.athenarc.gr
PLan-V: Speech and Language Therapy Platform with Virtual Agent
PLan-V developed a speech and language therapy platform with a virtual agent for chronic neurogenic speech and language impairments.
- Dates: 2020-2023
APTOS: Innovative Methods of Accessing Cultural Heritage for Visually Impaired People
APTOS develops methods and interactive systems that enable visually impaired people to experience cultural heritage through smart exhibit replicas, tactile interaction, narration and 3D digitisation/printing.
- Dates: 24/12/2019-23/09/2023
- Project Leader / contribution: Anestis Koutsoudis
- Funding: Operational Programme Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2014-2020
- Website: aptos.athenarc.gr
Evrinomi: Documentation and promotion of culture at the Archaeological Museum of Patras
Evrinomi developed a technological framework for documentation and promotion of human creativity and culture at the Archaeological Museum of Patras using VR, MR, AR and multilingual interactive applications.
- Dates: 11/10/2019-10/10/2023
- Project Leader / contribution: George Pavlidis
- Funding: Operational Programme Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2014-2020
- Website: evrinomi.athenarc.gr/3d
NLP Theatre: Digital media and language technologies for theatre and performing arts
NLP Theatre explored new digital techniques and media for theatre and performing arts, including augmented theatrical experiences, accessibility flows, multilingual support and digital stage elements.
- Dates: 19/09/2019-18/03/2023
- Project Leader / contribution: Vassilis Katsouros
- Funding: Operational Programme Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2014-2020
- Website: nlp-theatre.freecluster.eu/?i=1
ADVENT: Augmented Visitor Experience in National Parks
ADVENT developed multimedia and augmented reality applications to enhance visitor experiences in protected natural areas, including 3D representations, web-based virtual tours and AR applications.
- Dates: 31/07/2018-31/01/2022
- Project Leader / contribution: George Pavlidis
- Funding: Operational Programme Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2014-2020
- Website: advent.indigital.gr
μDoc_tS: A platform for the transcription of historical handwritten documents
μDoc_tS developed methods and tools for the automatic transcription, enhancement, keyword spotting and management of historical handwritten documents.
- Dates: 28/06/2018-27/12/2021
- Project Leader / contribution: George Pavlidis
- Funding: Operational Programme Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2014-2020
- Website: udoc.athenarc.gr
3DCMS: Integrated platform for 3D cultural content applications
3DCMS developed an integrated platform for the development and management of 3D applications of cultural content, including documentation modules, virtual exhibitions and reuse workflows for cultural 3D assets.
- Dates: 01/01/2013-31/05/2015
- Project Leader / contribution: George Pavlidis
- Website: www.3d-cms.gr
Project News
- 3D-4CH reaches the halfway point in building Europe’s 3D digital heritage community
- 3D-4CH workshop brings hands-on 3D heritage training to Brussels
- 3D-4CH Online Competence Centre for 3D Cultural Heritage goes live
- ARGUS advances remote sensing and on-site data collection for heritage preservation
- ARGUS integrates data fusion, digital twin ontology and diagnostic methods
- PREMIERE final event at Coliseu Porto Ageas marks the culmination of a three-year journey
- ARGUS partners met in Madrid and visited Baltanás
- PREMIERE launches its social media channels