The SmartPLAIGO Final Workshop was successfully held on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, at Aliathon Resort in Paphos, Cyprus, as part of the RSCy2026 Conference activities. The workshop, titled “Presentation of Results, Pilot Actions, and Future Strategies,” brought together project partners, researchers, end users, and stakeholders to present the main outcomes of the SmartPLAIGO project and…
🚨 Round Two: SmartPLAIGO in Action! 🚨 Following our successful debut in Paphos, we are incredibly proud to announce the completion of our second showcase pilot of the SmartPLAIGO Communication Platform, deployed live at the XM Limassol Marathon 2026! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🌊 Our mission is to bring brand-new digital communication technology directly into the heart of rescue…
🚨 Exciting news from the field! 🚑 Yesterday, Sunday 8/03/2026, marked a massive milestone as we proudly deployed the first official pilot case of the SmartPLAIGO Communication Platform live at the TUI Marathon 2026 in Paphos!🏃♂️ This achievement was made possible through the dedicated development efforts of Stremble Ventures Ltd team, eHealth Lab and Eratosthenes…
The SMARTPLAIGO platform, led by the Eratosthenis Centre of Excellence, was presented during Athens Digital Health Week 2026 as part of the session “Telemedicine and Telecare in Practice: From Access to Integrated Care.” The project’s primary goals are to improve ambulance department response times and optimize the management of ambulance fleets. The presentation showcased SMARTPLAIGO,…
We are excited to share the official digital flyer for the SmartPLAIGO project! Whether you are a healthcare professional, a technology enthusiast, or a citizen interested in the future of public health, this flyer provides a comprehensive overview of our mission to revolutionize emergency medical response across Cyprus. What is SmartPLAIGO? When it comes to…
The SmartPLAIGO project was presented at the RSCy2025 Conference by its lead developer, Stelios Mappouras. This groundbreaking initiative aims to enhance ambulance dispatch operations by leveraging real-time data, AI, and geospatial analysis. Funded by the Research and Innovation Foundation (CODEVELOP-AG-SH-HE/0823/0112), SmartPLAIGO is designed to optimize ambulance response times and resource allocation. By utilizing AI-driven traffic…
From March 14 to 16, 2025, the 12th Student-Teacher Conference on Science brought together students, educators, and researchers to explore advancements in science and technology. A highlight of the event was Dr. Maria Anastasiadou’s presentation on the SmartPLAIGO project, a groundbreaking initiative using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to enhance emergency response.…
To strengthen its mission in the healthcare sector, the State Health Services Organization (OKYPY) signed three collaboration protocols with the Cyprus University of Technology (CUT) on Monday, December 2nd. 🏥🤝 During the ceremony, the groundbreaking AVARIS system 🚑 was presented. Developed by CUT’s eHealth Lab for the Ambulance Service Directorate, this system supports emergency and…
A productive technical meeting for SmartPLAIGO project was recently held, bringing together key team members and stakeholders. The meeting focused on reviewing the project’s technical aspects and addressing crucial organizational steps to drive the project forward. Discussions covered AI-driven modeling, Evolutionary Computation, and the integration of GIS technology to optimize dynamic systems and enhance ambulance…
The new European project #SmartPLAIGO, coordinated by the Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence, aimed at optimising ambulance routes in Cyprus through the use of Artificial Intelligence and GIS technology, has attracted huge interest. The researcher of “Eratosthenes” Dr. Maria Anastastiadou spoke about this topic to the journalist Despina Roussou, in the framework of the programme “Morning…
