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✨ 🎓 Busy day at CARNET! After our morning activities, we just had a second visit, this time from students of the Heriot-Watt University. Our team presented various key topics that highlight the innovative work we're doing in mobility, including an introduction to CARNET, followed by a deep look at one of our cutting-edge projects, RideSafeUM, a project that focused on improving safety in #micromobility through #computervision. 🌍 We also shared insights into our #academy and #social initiatives, which aim to boost talent and make mobility more #inclusive, and discussed our ongoing business creation efforts that help start-ups push their solutions. 🌉 We, as part of a university, highly value and encourage these types of initiatives that help bridge the gap between students and the industry, reinforcing the collaborative spirit, key for future advancements. Thank you for visiting! 🙌

We’ve just wrapped up a session with our partners on Europe’s competitiveness, based on Mario Draghi’s latest report. Together, we explored how Europe can turn decarbonization and innovation into engines for growth. Key takeaways: 📌 Lluis Jofre-Roca presented key points from Draghi’s report, highlighting the need for Europe to boost productivity, innovation, and investment. 🚗 From the point of view of Volkswagen Group Innovation and SEAT S.A., we discussed the automotive industry's role in advancing green technology and regulatory changes. 🔧 CARNET proposed mobility and digitalization as essential for a sustainable European future. 💬 The session concluded with an open discussion on leveraging decarbonization for economic growth. 💡 Fun fact: Did you know that Draghi’s proposal of investing 5% of Europe’s GDP in green technologies is equivalent to the entire annual GDP of a country like Belgium? A bold move, but we're here to work and make Europe grow in collaboration with our partners. 🤝

🌿  Did you know that Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (#SUMPs) are transforming cities in innovative ways to make them greener and more people-friendly? Wanna know how? 1.  🚶♀️ Green Space Expansion: Cities are repurposing road space into parks, bike lanes, and green areas. Take for example Barcelona, where the creation of superblocks has turned entire neighborhoods into pedestrian zones, enhancing the quality of life for their citizens. 2. 🚴♀️ Health Boost: By promoting active mobility, SUMPs contribute not only to better transportation but also to public health. Some cities report a 20-30% increase in physical activity among residents, leading to healthier communities. 3. 🙋♂️ Public Participation: SUMPs thrive on local input! In some cities, residents participate in mobility hackathons, contributing their ideas for designing more sustainable and efficient transport solutions. And most importantly, solutions that will fit their needs like a glove! 📑 Curious to learn more about all these benefits through practical case studies? Check out our latest course, created to help you implement them and design the future of our cities: https://lnkd.in/daxwrdMM 🤝 Course supported by EIT Urban Mobility and developed in collaboration with our wonderful partners UPC School (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya), Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB), and CINESI, Transport Consultancy.

🚗 As the automotive and mobility sectors rapidly transform, the demand for specialized training programs is more critical than ever. The increase in electric vehicles (#EVs), the transition towards zero-emission manufacturing, and advancements in automotive electronics need a skilled workforce equipped with modern capabilities. ✏ 📜 In light of this, CARNET has created seven training course templates to tackle these obstacles and lay the groundwork for future education in this rapidly changing field. Collaborating closely with experts and key stakeholders, the training templates that address the present and future needs of the sector have recently been approved and published. 📖 For more information about this project, read the full article on our website: https://lnkd.in/d9bvkcBd

🚶♀️ CARNET is happy to be part of #Walk21 - Walk21 Foundation, the world’s leading conference on walkability. This week, we’ll be presenting two projects focused on active and inclusive mobility for vulnerable populations: 📅 16th October at 12:30 PM 📍 Session: WT1.1 - "Encouraging Elderly Active Mobility" Paloma Nieri Romero will share insights and lessons from our Elderly on Track project, which has developed safe and comfortable walking routes for the elderly in Rubí, Spain, using a participatory co-design process. Join us to discover how we can improve walkability for the elderly across different cities. 📅 17th October at 9:00 AM 📍 Session: TD5.2 - "The Role of Journey Planning Apps in Enhancing Walking Habits Among Vulnerable Populations" Angelica Caicedo Mafla, PhD will present how our sCOOL2walk and FOLLOW projects are using technology to promote walking among children and people with reduced mobility in cities like Barcelona, Dublin, and Brest. If you're attending Walk21, we would love to see you there and discuss how, through collaboration, we can create more walkable and inclusive cities. 🌍🚶♂️ 💻 More info about the congress and full agenda: https://lnkd.in/eeykpVWZ

🚀 Yesterday, CARNET had the pleasure of participating in the second Industry Talk at the Faculty of Engineering at NOI Techpark Bolzano (Free University of Bozen-Bolzano). Dr. Laia Pages, Scientific and Research Manager at CARNET, delivered a session on "Research and Cooperation for Future Mobility and Transport." 🎤 🤝 💡 Through these sessions, the university helps students gain insights into the industrial world and have the chance to connect with C-level managers from local, national, and international companies. We believe these actions help strengthen collaborations between academia and industry, a crucial aspect of innovation. 📍 Located in Bolzano, South Tyrol (Italy), NOI Techpark ("Nature of Innovation") is an innovation and technology center that serves as a hub for research, innovation, and business development. It fosters collaboration between companies, start-ups, universities, and research institutions across various sectors to drive technological advancements and promote sustainable economic growth in the region. Key focus areas include green technologies, renewable energy, alpine technologies, food technologies, digital technologies, and automation and robotics. 🌱💻 🙌 Thank you for the invitation!

📢 For the second edition of the Digital Twins for Smart Mobility course at the UPC School 20 full scholarships are being offered. Offered in a hybrid format, the second edition of this course is an excellent opportunity for professionals in urban mobility to specialize in the latest technological solutions. With a focus on real-time digital twin simulations, you’ll learn how to optimize and transform public and private transportation systems. 👣 If you're a professional looking to take a step further in your career, don’t miss this opportunity. After a successful first edition, the course is coming back in just two weeks, starting on Tuesday, October 22, and will last for 6 weeks. And as requested, in this edition, we have extended the hours dedicated to simulations and the use of specialized software. 💻✨ 📩 For more information on how to obtain the scholarship, send a private message directly to us and we’ll offer you all the details! More info about the course:  https://lnkd.in/duEMJY4A 🙌 Course supported and co-funded by EIT Urban Mobility. UPC School (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya Aimsun Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) Transcality

⬅ A few weeks ago, the second edition of the Hi-Drive Summer School took place, gathering researchers, industry experts, and PhD candidates to explore the future of automated driving (#AD) systems. Funded by the EU, the Hi-Drive project addresses the challenges of scaling AD technology in diverse environments. Key topics during the sessions included sensor fusion, decision-making algorithms, and #machinelearning techniques to improve vehicle perception and #safety. 💡 The event emphasized the importance of collaboration between academia, industry, and regulators to enhance AD systems’ adaptability and safety in real-world conditions. Additionally, key topics such as how these vehicles handle unpredictable road behaviors were discussed, which is always one of the main concerns by society when faced with this technology. 🗞 You can read the full article through this link: https://lnkd.in/diSB9F-B

🌱 In 10 years, a seedling can grow into a towering tree, providing shade and life to its surroundings. 🚀 In 10 years, new technologies can transform industries, reshape society, and launch us into the future. 🏙️ In 10 years, a city can completely reinvent its infrastructure and mobility, moving towards smarter, more accessible, and more sustainable solutions. 🌍 In 10 years, CARNET has had the opportunity to help build better mobility for all. ⬅ For the past decade, we have been organizing our annual Symposium on Urban Mobility Challenges. We are beyond excited to share this milestone with all of you and invite you to come to our upcoming edition, taking place on the 4th of November. This time will be the perfect opportunity to reflect on innovation and discuss how we measure its positive impact on our lives. 🎟 Get your tickets (for free!) through the following link: https://lnkd.in/evRrc8zW 📸 And to bring back some memories from its first edition, here are a few images from the first edition, where you can even spot our previous logo! Did you attend?

🔍 The CEE Forum for the Automotive Transition 2024 is taking place right now! This event serves as a platform for the most pressing challenges and opportunities within the European automotive sector. By bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts, it aims to tackle the critical issues surrounding climate policy, technology advancements, supply chain disruptions, and the urgent need for skilled labour. 📖 In this context, we have participated in a crucial roundtable to discuss "Automotive Skills and Competitiveness: The Critical Need for Workforce Reskilling and Upskilling to Gain a Competitive Edge." During the session, the urgent need for reskilling and upskilling in the automotive sector was addressed, especially considering the fast changes it is undergoing. As the industry faces tightening climate policies and skilled labour shortages, prioritising high-quality industry skills has never been more crucial. Establishing fast-track training systems and mapping industry needs will set a new standard for competitiveness, ensuring that companies can navigate the challenges of the evolving landscape effectively. 🙌🏻 At CARNET we are happy to be part of this transformation through the development of courses, helping to ensure that the automotive sector is well-prepared to meet the demands of tomorrow.