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ORBIS · Project

AI-Powered Tools for Large-Scale Public Consultation and Collaborative Decision Making

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Imagine trying to get thousands of people to agree on a city plan without it turning into a shouting match. This project builds a digital system that uses AI to organize these massive conversations, filter the best arguments, and turn them into clear plans. It's like a smart moderator that helps a huge crowd reach a fair agreement that leaders can actually use.

By the numbers
6
use cases for validation
16
consortium partners
8
countries involved
The business problem

What needed solving

Policy makers struggle to translate massive amounts of citizen feedback into actionable decisions, leading to a lack of trust and a disconnect between public needs and government action.

The solution

What was built

A digital solution featuring AI-enhanced tools for argumentation mining and knowledge graphs, supported by a methodology for large-scale co-creation.

Audience

Who needs this

Municipal governmentsCivic technology developersPublic policy institutesCorporate sustainability departments
Business applications

Who can put this to work

GovTech
any
Target: Digital Government Service Provider

If you are a digital government service provider dealing with low citizen engagement in policy making — this project developed AI-enhanced tools that make large-scale deliberation more transparent and inclusive.

Corporate Governance
mid-size
Target: ESG Consulting Firm

If you are an ESG consulting firm dealing with complex conflict mediation between corporations and local communities — this project developed a socio-technical approach that connects deliberative processes with institutional decision-making.

Software Development
SME
Target: Civic Tech Startup

If you are a civic tech startup dealing with the difficulty of analyzing thousands of public comments — this project developed argumentation mining and knowledge graphs to extract evidence-based models from citizen input.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for the ORBIS tools?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost information is provided as this is a research project.

Can this system scale to handle thousands of participants?

Yes, the project specifically focuses on large-scale deliberation and the development of a scalable and modular architecture.

How is the intellectual property or licensing handled?

Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not mentioned, though it is part of a Horizon RIA project.

How does the AI integrate with existing government systems?

The project uses a socio-technical approach to connect deliberative processes with representative institutions, though specific API details are not listed.

What is the timeline for the final results?

The project is scheduled to run from 2023-02-01 to 2026-01-31.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is well-balanced for a tech-to-policy project, featuring 16 partners across 8 countries. With a 25% industry ratio (4 industrial partners, including 2 SMEs), there is a clear bridge between academic research and commercial application, led by the Politecnico di Milano.

How to reach the team

Contact Politecnico di Milano regarding the ORBIS project coordination office.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for the AI-enhanced deliberation tools.