Smart Solutions for enhancedbone & joint health in
an ageing population
an ageing population
Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS
Fraunhofer Portugal Assistive Information and Communication Solutions (FhP-AICOS) is a leading European research organization specializing in applied research. FhP-AICOS pursues a future where the impact of technology enhances living and working standards. AICOS holds a track record in national and international projects, partnerships, and consortia in its fields of competence and expertise: Human-Centred Design, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber-Physical Systems. Through a unique approach to People-Intelligence-Things, the AICOS team of over 100 researchers commits daily to anticipating, envisioning, actively exploring, and shaping the potential future outcomes (Digital Futures) and impacts of digital technologies in the domains of Health (Digital Health) and Industry (Digital Industry). With renowned evidence in research through design-technology created by people, with people, and for people, AI-based solutions in computer vision, time-series, and natural language processing, and reliable, scalable, and resource-efficient cyber-physical systems, AICOS proposes bold, innovative solutions with an acute awareness of current and future regulatory and ethical developments and challenges for healthcare and industry.
Role within SmILE
As part of the SmILE project, FhP is committed to ensuring that emerging health technologies truly meet the needs of their users. To this end, FhP will work closely with patients and healthcare professionals across Europe to understand their experiences, perspectives, requirements, and acceptance of the next generation of medical implants and accompanying tools.
On the technical side, FhP will contribute to defining system specifications, including hardware, embedded firmware, and in-vivo wireless communication technologies. This work will be carried out in close collaboration with project partners to ensure interoperability and shared standards.
FhP will also support the development of the European Musculoskeletal Database (EMD) by sharing curated datasets and applying its expertise in open-source data and tools. By leveraging the multimodal data collected across participating countries, FhP will develop predictive models designed to support clinical decision-making and timely interventions in musculoskeletal care—reinforcing the project’s goal of building a shared foundation for future European innovation in medical implant technology.
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We’re on a mission to transform the future of medical implants — not just through technological innovation, but by listening closely to those who will benefit from it most, patients and healthcare professionals. By working hand-in-hand with people living with musculoskeletal conditions and their professionals, we aim to create technologies that truly make a difference. We’re proud to collaborate with a top-notch consortium, developing a new chip for next-generation smart implants and designing AI-driven predictive models to enable timely and personalized interventions.