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MANOLO · Project

Energy-Efficient AI Tools for Smarter Cloud and Edge Device Deployment

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Imagine trying to run a giant brain inside a tiny smartwatch; it usually doesn't fit and drains the battery instantly. This work creates a way to shrink those digital brains so they fit on small devices without losing their intelligence. It also helps decide whether a task should be handled by the device itself or sent to a powerful remote server to save energy.

By the numbers
75%
Target of EU companies using Cloud, AI, and/or Big Data by 2030
10,000
Climate-neutral highly secure edge nodes to be deployed
19
Total partners in the consortium
The business problem

What needed solving

AI models are becoming too large and energy-hungry to run on edge devices, leading to high costs, environmental harm, and a lack of user trust in automated systems.

The solution

What was built

A toolset of algorithms for model compression, meta-learning, and dynamic task allocation. It includes a data management system for tracking assets and a benchmark system for evaluating AI performance.

Audience

Who needs this

Edge computing hardware vendorsIndustrial IoT system integratorsAI software developers for mobile/embedded devicesSustainable tech consultants
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Healthcare
mid-size
Target: Medical device manufacturer

If you are a medical device manufacturer dealing with high power consumption in wearable monitors — this project developed a stack of algorithms that makes AI models lighter and more efficient. This allows real-time health monitoring on the device without draining the battery.

Manufacturing
enterprise
Target: Industrial robotics firm

If you are an industrial robotics firm dealing with lag and high data costs from cloud processing — this project developed hardware-aware AI and neuromorphic chip support. This enables robots to process complex decisions locally and instantly.

Telecommunications
enterprise
Target: IoT infrastructure provider

If you are an IoT infrastructure provider dealing with the massive energy footprint of thousands of connected sensors — this project developed dynamic allocation tools for the cloud-edge continuum. This reduces the carbon footprint of your network operations.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for using these tools?

Based on available project data, there is no specific pricing or cost structure mentioned as the project is currently in the research and development phase.

Can this be scaled to a full industrial deployment?

Yes, the project is designed for the cloud-edge continuum and will be validated in verticals like health, manufacturing, and telecommunications to ensure industrial viability.

How is the intellectual property or licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the project aims to deliver a toolset for AI practitioners.

Does this help with the new EU AI Act?

Yes, the project uses the Z-Inspection methodology for TrustworthyAI assessment to help systems conform to the new AI Act regulation.

How does this integrate with existing systems?

MANOLO is designed to integrate with ongoing EU projects developing the next operating system for the cloud-edge continuum and the AI-on-demand platform.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring 19 partners across 8 countries. With a 37% industry ratio (7 industrial partners, including 7 SMEs), there is a strong link between academic research (7 universities, 3 research centers) and market application, ensuring the tools are built for real-world business needs.

How to reach the team

Contact University College Dublin for technical specifications on the AI toolset.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the MANOLO consortium for early access to the toolset.