AI Solutions
EXUS as partner
Remote weAPon condition-based moniTORing System
The RAPTOR project aims to revolutionize firearm maintenance through an innovative low-cost Condition Monitoring System, enabling predictive maintenance to enhance weapon reliability, safety, and operational effectiveness. By collaborating closely with end-users, RAPTOR will co-design and develop a comprehensive solution integrating printed sensors, custom miniature electronics, secure wireless communication, and advanced AI algorithms. These components work together to process real-time data into actionable insights, forecasting potential failures and allowing operators to take preventive measures before critical issues arise.
A key feature of RAPTOR is its seamless interoperability with European Soldier Systems, achieved through secure Internet of Military Things (IoMT) integration and edge-cloud computing. The project’s success hinges on five complementary objectives ensuring scientific, technical, and industrial innovation while strengthening Europe’s defense technology leadership.
EXUS AI Labs plays a pivotal role in RAPTOR, contributing to the design and development of the predictive maintenance alert model. Their AI expertise will enable early fault detection in weapon systems, minimizing downtime and improving mission readiness. Additionally, EXUS AI Labs will oversee critical administrative functions, including risk assessment, exploitation management, and quality assurance, ensuring the project’s robustness and long-term viability.
By combining cutting-edge sensing, secure connectivity, and intelligent analytics, RAPTOR sets a new standard in firearm maintenance, enhancing operational efficiency and safety for military personnel.
01/05/2025-30/04/2028
Project duration
3,997,715.5
Overall Budget
EDF-2023-LS-RA-SMERO-NT
Topic
Impact
In an era of geopolitical instability, modernizing soldier systems is critical for EU defense capabilities. The RAPTOR project addresses this need by developing an innovative remote weapon monitoring system that enhances combat readiness through predictive maintenance and real-time condition monitoring.
RAPTOR's breakthrough approach integrates printed miniature sensors and electronics directly onto firearms to monitor critical parameters like temperature, vibration and acceleration. Using secure military-grade wireless communication and edge processing, the system analyzes weapon health data through AI algorithms to predict failures before they occur. This predictive capability significantly improves weapon reliability, safety and operational lifespan while reducing maintenance costs and unplanned downtime.
The system offers seamless interoperability with EU soldier systems through standardized interfaces and encrypted data exchange. By processing data at the source, RAPTOR minimizes network bandwidth requirements while enabling real-time decision making.
Beyond immediate operational benefits, RAPTOR strengthens European defense capabilities by:
-Supporting the EU Rapid Deployment Capacity
-Enhancing situational awareness and soldier lethality
-Reinforcing the European Defense Industrial Technology Base
-Facilitating integration with next-generation soldier systems through AI and wearable technologies
RAPTOR represents a strategic advancement in military readiness, combining cutting-edge sensor technology, secure communications and predictive analytics to give EU forces a critical advantage on the modern battlefield. The project lays the foundation for future defense innovations through its adaptable, interoperable architecture.
ITTI SP ZOO (ITTI)
EBOS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (eBOS)
EXUS SOFTWARE MONOPROSOPI ETAIRIA PERIORISMENIS EVTHINIS (EXUS),
AIMPLAS - ASOCIACION DE INVESTIGACION DE MATERIALES PLASTICOS Y CONEXAS (AIMPLAS)
UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA (UPV)
Partners