The BEPROACT Strategic Partner Meeting also provided an opportunity for young researchers to showcase their work and contribute to the project's innovation agenda. For Badria El Ghoche, a fourth-year student at Polytech Lille, the event marked an important milestone as she presented the first phase of her research carried out at the CRIStAL Laboratory, University of Lille.
During the poster session and technical demonstration, Badria shared the initial results of her work on the Lynxter S600D platform. Her research focuses on the characterisation of a two-component silicone extrusion process, an important building block in the development of autonomous robotic systems for infrastructure repair.
The project combines several advanced technologies and research domains, including:
- Collaborative robotics.
- Embedded systems.
- Additive manufacturing.
- Industrial automation.
- ROS2 and robotic control.
- Artificial intelligence and computer vision.
Reflecting on her participation, Badria described the project as an exciting opportunity to deepen her technical knowledge while contributing to innovative research at the intersection of robotics, AI and embedded systems. Presenting her work to an international audience of infrastructure professionals and researchers also provided valuable feedback and new perspectives for the next phase of her research.
Her contribution illustrates how BEPROACT not only advances innovative technologies for infrastructure management, but also provides a platform for the next generation of engineers and researchers to develop practical solutions for the future of resilient infrastructure.