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RAIDO · Project

Energy-Efficient and Trustworthy AI Tools for Reducing Operational Costs and Environmental Impact

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Imagine if your AI could run on a tiny battery instead of a giant, power-hungry server. This project makes AI 'leaner' by cleaning up the data it learns from and optimizing how it thinks. It's like teaching a student to pass a test using a few high-quality notes instead of reading an entire library of messy books.

By the numbers
31
Total partners
18
Industry partners
4
Real-life demonstrators
12
Countries involved
The business problem

What needed solving

AI systems currently consume too much energy and cost too much to run, while often lacking the transparency and legal compliance required for critical industries like healthcare and energy.

The solution

What was built

A system architecture for Green AI, a data curation pipeline using generative AI, and an AI orchestrator for energy optimization.

Audience

Who needs this

AI software developersEdge computing hardware manufacturersHealthcare technology providersSmart city infrastructure operatorsIndustrial robotics companies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Healthcare
mid-size
Target: Medical Diagnostic Software Provider

If you are a software provider dealing with high compute costs and strict privacy laws — this project developed a system for trustworthy AI and synthetic data generation that ensures legal compliance and lower energy use.

Agriculture
SME
Target: Precision Farming Equipment Manufacturer

If you are a manufacturer dealing with limited power on field devices — this project developed federated learning tested on Raspberry Pi 5 that allows AI to work locally without needing a massive cloud connection.

Energy
enterprise
Target: Smart Grid Operator

If you are an operator dealing with unstable energy loads and data noise — this project developed an AI orchestrator and data curation pipeline that reduces computational waste and improves reliability in smart grids.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

How much does it cost to implement this solution?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or licensing costs are not provided as the project is currently in the development and pilot phase.

Can this be scaled to a full industrial environment?

Yes, the project is designed for scalability across edge and cloud environments and will be evaluated through four real-life demonstrators in sectors like robotics and healthcare.

Who owns the intellectual property and how is it licensed?

Based on available project data, the IP details are not specified, but the project involves 31 partners including 18 industry members.

Does this help with GDPR and AI regulations?

Yes, the project has conducted comparative GDPR analysis in Belgium, France, Spain, and Greece to ensure legal compliance and ethical AI design.

How do I integrate this into my existing AI pipeline?

The project provides an AI orchestrator and monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and MLFlow to integrate energy tracking and performance optimization into existing workflows.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven, with 18 industrial partners (58% of the total 31 members), including 12 SMEs. This high ratio of commercial entities suggests the project is focused on market viability and practical application rather than just academic research, with a broad geographical reach across 12 countries.

How to reach the team

Contact Institut Jozef Stefan in Slovenia

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the RAIDO consortium for pilot opportunities.