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iMEDCAP: Autonomous Rescue Systems for Military and Civilian Crisis Scenarios
Our Contribution to the European iMEDCAP Project
The rapid deployment of troops, complex operational scenarios and new threat situations present modern rescue systems with enormous challenges. At the same time, natural disasters, industrial accidents or CBRN threats (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards) also require fast, safe and flexible solutions in the civilian sector.
This is exactly where the iMEDCAP project comes in: Its goal is to develop an integrated system for the detection, rescue, transportation and remote support of injured or contaminated persons – using unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and aerial vehicles (UAVs).
A holistic approach
At the heart of the project lies the MedEvac Decision, Coordination & Support System (MedEvac DCS). It combines wearable sensors, smart textiles and UAV-supported multi-sensor reconnaissance to enable automated real-time situational awareness.
This is complemented by an interoperable patient transport system that ensures continuous monitoring and life-saving interventions during unmanned transportation. In this way, not only military operations but also civilian disaster scenarios can be supported efficiently.
Our contribution
As a project partner, we bring our expertise in filter and membrane technology as well as in the development of smart textiles for vital data monitoring. In doing so, we make a decisive contribution to the safety and effectiveness of the innovative patient capsules and rescue systems. Our technologies enable reliable monitoring of vital parameters and provide the basis for stable and safe treatment – even under extreme conditions.
Looking ahead
With iMEDCAP, a rescue concept is emerging that combines autonomy, real-time monitoring and intelligent decision support. It demonstrates how military research can also deliver direct benefits for civilian protection – for example, in the event of natural disasters or chemical accidents.
We are proud to be part of this European project and to contribute our technology to a modern, digital and forward-looking rescue system.
Coordinator
Technische Universität München (Coordinator) (Germany)
Participants:
- Sanitaetsakademie der Bundeswehr, Germany
- Bundesministerium der Verteidigung, Germany
- Institut für Pharmakologie und Toxikologie der Bundeswehr, Germany
- Institut für Radiobiologie der Bundeswehr, Germany
- Bundesministerium für Landesverteidigung, Austria
- Autoflug GmbH, Germany
- Philips Electronics Nederland BV, Netherlands
- Philips GmbH, Germany
- Safran Electronics & Defense, France
- AVILUS, Germany
- Composite Project KFT, Hungary
- Embention Sistemas Inteligentes SA, Spain
- MGM COMPRO S.R.O., Czechia
- Milrem AS, Estonia
- Vitalsiq BV, Netherlands
- SOL1, Belgium
- Synyo GmbH, Austria
- Virtual Vehicle Research GMBH, Austria
- JOANNEUM RESEARCH FORSCHUNGSGESELLSCHAFT MBH, Austria
- Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität Muenchen, Germany
- University of Stuttgart, Germany
- PNO INNOVATION, Germany