What would it cost to license or adopt this technology?+
The project had a total EU contribution of EUR 2,617,425 shared across 5 partners over 3 years. Licensing terms would need to be negotiated with the coordinator (Universidad Pompeu Fabra). The public database component is freely available, but the integrated platform and sensor systems would likely require a commercial agreement.
Can this scale beyond violin to other instruments or disciplines?+
The project used violin as a case study, but the underlying multi-modal technology (audio, video, motion capture, EMF sensors, IR cameras) is instrument-agnostic. The platform architecture supports student-teacher, student-only, and collaborative learning scenarios, making it adaptable to other performance-based disciplines like dance, sports training, or physical rehabilitation.
What is the IP situation — who owns the technology?+
The consortium includes 2 industry partners and 3 universities across Spain, Italy, and the UK. IP ownership would follow the Horizon 2020 grant agreement, typically shared among partners based on contribution. Contact the coordinator at Universidad Pompeu Fabra to clarify licensing availability for specific components.
How mature is the technology — is it ready to deploy?+
The project delivered multiple prototype iterations: first working prototypes, second improved versions based on user feedback, and final platforms of data acquisition systems fully integrated with the database and feedback systems. A final version of the TELMI System Platform was delivered, suggesting the technology reached demonstration level.
What data and infrastructure does this require?+
The system uses EMF sensors, IR cameras, and audio capture for data acquisition. A public multimodal database was created with an HTML5 web-based visualizer for browsing recordings. The platform requires the sensor hardware plus server infrastructure for the database and feedback engine.
Has this been validated with real users?+
Based on available project data, the second version of prototypes was explicitly improved based on user feedback about usability and practical concerns during recordings. The project included pedagogical evaluation of effectiveness, and the consortium included both technical and pedagogical partners working in tight collaboration.
Are there regulatory concerns for use in educational settings?+
Based on available project data, the system captures multimodal recordings (audio, video, motion) of students, which would require compliance with GDPR and educational data protection regulations. The public database component was designed for research use, so commercial deployment would need additional privacy and consent measures.
