AI-enabled photonic platform for safety monitoring and early risk detection in rock environments

Photonics Sensing Technologies

The project develops a photonic platform for continuous monitoring of deformation and groundwater levels in rock environments. It combines fiber-optic sensors, an optoelectronic measurement unit and AI algorithms for automated evaluation and early recognition of hazardous conditions, supporting accessible geotechnical and infrastructure safety monitoring.

Timeline

2026 - 2029

Status

Active

Project code

CZ.01.01.01/01/25_067/0009807

Funding provider

Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic

Funding program

OP TAK – Applications, Call IV – DEEP TECH

Partner

TERRESTA a.s.

Budget

CZK 14,928,471.10

The project develops a photonic platform for continuous monitoring of deformation and groundwater levels in rock environments. It combines fiber-optic sensors, an optoelectronic measurement unit and AI algorithms for automated evaluation and early recognition of hazardous conditions, supporting accessible geotechnical and infrastructure safety monitoring.

Project period: 1 September 2026 – 28 February 2029
Principal investigator at VSB-TUO: Prof. Jan Nedoma, Ph.D.

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