On 13-14 October 2025, the 4th Plenary Meeting of the EU-funded AutoTRUST project was successfully held at the KIOS CoE premises bringing together partners across Europe and Asia, to review the progress of the project, which focuses on the development of novel AI-powered, self-adaptive vehicle technologies to enhance safety, accessibility, and overall experience of automated mobility
During the two-day meeting, partners had the opportunity to experience live demonstrations onboard the Demand-Responsive Transport (DRT) bus provided by Nicosia Public Transport (NPT). Research teams from UCY and CERTH demonstrated early prototypes of in-cabin monitoring and environmental sensing technologies that will form part of the upcoming pilots. These included air-quality and thermal-comfort monitoring systems, camera-based modules for safety-related use cases, and real-time data streaming to UCY’s IoT platform. The demonstrations helped validate sensor placement, data flows, and system behavior in real operating conditions, preparing the ground for pilot deployment.
The plenary also provided an opportunity to review the substantial progress achieved during the project’s first reporting period. Since its launch, AutoTRUST has completed all scheduled deliverables, reached key milestones, and advanced the development of the first version of its Advanced Monitoring System (AMS). Partners have worked across multiple domains -from user-centred design and technical architecture to multimodal sensing, human–machine interaction, and inclusive mobility guidelines. Significant efforts were also dedicated to preparing the upcoming pilots, including small-scale testing, integration trials, evaluation planning, and cross-site coordination.
The consortium further strengthened its dissemination and community engagement activities by participating in major events, such as the 5th European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving (EUCAD 2025) and the European Researchers’ Night 2025, while contributing scientific publications and communication materials that enhance the project’s visibility and impact.
As AutoTRUST moves into its next phase, partners will focus on full pilot preparation and deployment, where the developed technologies will be validated in real-world environments across Europe and Asia. The University of Cyprus and KIOS extend their warm thanks to all project partners for their continuous collaboration and contribution to a successful plenary meeting.
The AutoTrust project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101148123.
