The Computing Fleet: Managing Microservices-based Applications on the Computing Continuum

In this paper we propose the concept of "Computing Fleet" as an abstract entity representing groups of heterogeneous, distributed, and dynamic infrastructure elements across the Computing Continuum (covering the Edge- Fog-Cloud computing paradigms). In the process of using fleets, stakeholders obtain the virtual resources from the fleet, deploy software applications to the fleet, and control the data flow, without worrying about what devices are used in the fleet, how they are connected, and when they may join and exit the fleet. We propose a three-layer reference architecture for the Computing Fleet capturing key elements for designing and operating fleets. We discuss key aspects related to the management of microservices-based applications on the Computing Fleet and propose an approach for deployment and orchestration of microservices-based applications on fleets. Furthermore, we present a software prototype as a preliminary evaluation of the Computing Fleet concept in a concrete Cloud- Edge scenario related to remote patients monitoring.acceptedVersio

New Waves of IoT Technologies Research – Transcending Intelligence and Senses at the Edge to Create Multi Experience Environments

The next wave of Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) brings new technological developments that incorporate radical advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), edge computing processing, new sensing capabilities, more security protection and autonomous functions accelerating progress towards the ability for IoT systems to self-develop, self-maintain and self-optimise. The emergence of hyper autonomous IoT applications with enhanced sensing, distributed intelligence, edge processing and connectivity, combined with human augmentation, has the potential to power the transformation and optimisation of industrial sectors and to change the innovation landscape. This chapter is reviewing the most recent advances in the next wave of the IoT by looking not only at the technology enabling the IoT but also at the platforms and smart data aspects that will bring intelligence, sustainability, dependability, autonomy, and will support human-centric solutions.acceptedVersio

The Effect of an Alternative Swimming Learning Program on Skills, Technique, Performance, and Salivary Cortisol Concentration at Primary School Ages Novice Swimmers

The playful training method shows positive effects on sports learning, thus the aim of the present study was to compare the effect of two different swimming learning programs. In an 8-week intervention with a training frequency of three times per week, 23 healthy primary school-aged novice swimmers (13 boys, 10 girls) aged 9.0 ± 0.9 participated. They were split into control (CG) and alternative (AG) groups and evaluated on skills (Start, Sink), backstroke (BK) and breaststroke (BR) technique, performance (Skills time, Kicks Time), and salivary cortisol concentration. According to the results, “Start” had a greater percentage of success in AG, at the first (CG = 9.1% vs. AG = 58.3%, p = 0.027) and third (CG = 63.6% vs. AG = 100%, p = 0.037) measurement. Additionally, greater scores were found in technique for AG in both BK (p = 0.009, η2 = 0.283) and BR (p = 0.020, η2 = 0.231). Salivary cortisol concentration was decreased for both groups (p < 0.001) and greater in CG at the second measurement (p < 0.001). The alternative swimming learning program was found to be more efficient or equally effective, compared with the standardized method in-water skills, swimming technique and performance, and in salivary cortisol concentration

Assessment of Young Swimmers’ Technique with Tec Pa Tool

Aim of the current study was to examine the reliability and validity of a new tool, developed for the assessment of young swimmers’ technique in all swimming strokes. The sample of the study was 119 swimmers (63 boys and 56 girls), aged 8 to 12 years old. To evaluate swimmers’ technique, each of them performed 15m for each one of the swimming strokes in individual medley order. Α digital camera, placed 5m above the pool’s surface, recorded the swimming bouts. Three experienced swimming coaches evaluated the recorded videos with the new technique’s evaluation tool named Tec Pa. Tec Pa assess six important key points of swimming technique in each stroke. According to the results no statistical significant differences were showed between the scores of the swimmers’ evaluation by the three coaches (p > 0.05). Moreover, the association between the scores was statistically significant high (τ = 0.863; p < 0.05). The findings of the current study reveal that Tec Pa is valid and reliable for the young swimmers’ technique evaluation, with high strength of association. Also, Tec Pa can be used by the coaches to enhance the free observation method, which is mainly used, in young swimmers

Robotic intelligent vision and control for tunnel inspection and evaluation - The ROBINSPECT EC project

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The CHARIOT project

International audienceThe CHARIOT project is developing an innovative design method and cognitive platform that supports a unified and integrated approach towards Data Privacy, Security and Safety of Industrial IoT Systems including several technologies. These include: i) an advanced Privacy and security protection building on state of the art Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) technologies, ii) a blockchain ledger that provides categorization and affirmation of IoT physical, operational and functional changes, iii) a FOG-based decentralized infrastructure for Firmware Security integrity, iv) an IoT Safety Supervision Engine towards securing IoT data, devices and functionality in new and existing industry-specific safety critical systems, v) a cognitive System and Method with accompanying supervision, analytics and prediction models enabling high security and integrity of Industrials IoT as well as vi) new methods and tools for static code analysis of IoT devices. This short paper provides an overview of the above technologies ascurrently being integrated in the CHARIOT project

Autonomous robotic system for tunnel structural inspection and assessment

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IoT European Security and Privacy Projects: Integration, Architectures and Interoperability

| openaire: EC/H2020/779984/EU//SOFIEThe chapter presents an overview of the eight that are part of the European IoT Security and Privacy Projects initiative (IoT-ESP) addressing advanced concepts for end-to-end security in highly distributed, heterogeneous and dynamic IoT environments. The approaches presented are holistic and include identification and authentication, data protection and prevention against cyber-attacks at the device and system levels. The projects present architectures, concepts, methods and tools for open IoT platforms integrating evolving sensing, actuating, energy harvesting, networking and Interface technologies. Platforms should provide connectivity and intelligence, actuation and control features, linkage to modular and ad-hoc cloud services, The IoT platforms used are compatible with existing international Developments addressing object identity management, discovery services, virtualisation of objects, devices and infrastructures and trusted IoT approaches.Peer reviewe