Practices
Research in the field of bacterial polymer biosynthesis opens up new possibilities for creating bacterial strains and optimizing biopolymer production processes for industry and medicine. These materials, biocompatible and non-toxic, have wide application in medical devices, such as tissue engineering scaffolds and drug delivery systems. Bacterial cellulose (BC) is of particular interest due to its unique properties, including high porosity and water-holding capacity, which makes it suitable for use in wound dressings and other medical purposes. In this regard, we have developed a technological process, the implementation of which allows us to obtain microgels, pastes, plates based on bacterial cellulose, alginate, chitosan, etc., capable of delivering drugs to the desired point in the body, as well as preserving and releasing drugs at a certain rate. The gel structures obtained during the study were based on bacterial cellulose and other biocompatible polysaccharides with immobilized probiotic bacteria L. plantarum and bacteriocins isolated from the culture liquid. Their antimicrobial activity, high sorption capacity and resistance to adverse factors were proven. It was shown that the obtained structures at acidic pH values (simulating stomach conditions) retained their integrity, and at pH values above 6.0 (simulating intestinal conditions) they completely or partially disintegrated.
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of mortality in Russia, with the Tula region specifically reporting 648 deaths per 100,000 individuals due to these conditions. Within a population of approximately 1.24 million, around 425,000 residents are affected by cardiovascular diseases. Notably, 316,000 individuals suffer from arterial hypertension, yet only 42.9% of men and 53.7% of women undergoing antihypertensive therapy achieve their target blood pressure levels. Furthermore, 77,000 individuals are diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD), but a mere 20.7% of these patients reach their target LDL cholesterol levels. To address these challenges, a Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) has been developed, which creates a digital twin of each patient utilizing data from electronic medical records (EMR). This innovative system automatically assesses cardiovascular risk, monitors the achievement of health targets, and suggests drug therapy according to clinical guidelines. The CDSS employs advanced algorithms to analyze patient data, providing healthcare professionals with actionable insights to enhance patient management. By identifying patients at high risk and tracking their progress towards health goals, the system facilitates proactive interventions and personalized treatment plans. This approach not only aims to improve clinical outcomes but also strives to optimize the overall efficiency of healthcare delivery in the Tula region.
Problem: Despite sufficient global food production, inefficiencies in food consumption and waste management lead to significant food waste in restaurant chains. This not only contributes to environmental issues, such as methane emissions, but also exacerbates global hunger and resource scarcity. With 1.3 billion tons of food wasted annually, it is imperative to develop a system that can address these challenges by reducing surplus and waste in real-time. Implemented Solution: To tackle this issue, I developed an AI-based predictive algorithm as part of the Mercedes-Benz beVisioneers Fellowship. The algorithm, trained on extensive data, predicts with 85% accuracy whether food is likely to go to waste in restaurant chains. It leverages real-time feedback loops to continually improve its predictions, helping restaurants optimize their food production and consumption. This solution has the potential to reduce food waste by 25-30%, minimize environmental impact by lowering methane emissions, and contribute to sustainable resource management. It aligns with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by promoting efficient food utilization and addressing global hunger indirectly by potentially redistributing surplus food to those in need.
Prompt notification of responsible specialists (according to the accepted role model in the company) about industrial safety violations through the use of video analytics and sound imaging technology (using acoustic cameras), as well as forecasting possible events based on predictive analytics
Findonic is an AI-powered recruitment platform that automates resume parsing, pre-screening interviews, and candidate ranking. It uses generative AI to evaluate candidates' skills and experiences, creating comprehensive reports for recruiters. Our platform aims to streamline the hiring process, reduce bias, and improve the quality of hires. Long-term, Findonic will evolve into an end-to-end recruiting platform, keeping the whole hiring process on the platform, leveraging generative AI to enhance professional connections and opportunities, while having advanced AI integration.
The real estate and construction industries often face a significant visual communication gap, particularly when it comes to conveying complex information such as energy flows, sustainability features, and building processes to stakeholders. Architects, developers, and construction professionals struggle to present these intricate details in a manner that is easily understandable to city administrations, investors, and the general public. This lack of clear communication hampers decision-making, project transparency, and stakeholder engagement. Implemented Solution: Space Era AR App directly addresses this visual communication gap by offering a cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) solution. As 3D visualization experts, we provide stunning 3D visualizations and animations of building processes, tailored for B2B construction industries and professionals. Our AR app allows users to visualize energy flows within buildings and infrastructure, simplifying complex information and making it accessible to various stakeholders. Through a user-friendly interface, the app empowers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and construction professionals to efficiently showcase sustainable energy designs, material databases, and real-time building customizations. Additionally, the app features advanced algorithms and dynamic visualization techniques, enabling users to present detailed information on energy efficiency and sustainability with precision and clarity. This pioneering approach revolutionizes communication between architects, the construction industry, and stakeholders, fostering greater collaboration and transparency in the built environment. By validating our solution through the German government and aligning it with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Space Era AR is not only transforming how visual communication happens in real estate but is also driving sustainability and addressing climate change challenges. For the solution: Space Era AR provides a pioneering augmented reality tool that allows architects, construction professionals, and B2B industries to visualize energy processes and sustainability aspects in real time. This solution enhances communication with stakeholders, streamlining processes and increasing transparency in sustainability efforts across the real estate sector.
Problem: With growing demand for reliable internet in remote areas, live streaming, and mission-critical operations, traditional networks struggle to provide uninterrupted connectivity. Solution: The Bloom Bonding Router aggregates multiple cellular networks to provide high-speed, reliable internet. It ensures stable connections by bonding 4G LTE networks, helping industries like media, emergency services, and remote offices to maintain operations even in challenging environments.
The detection and countermeasure system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is essential for ensuring low-altitude airspace safety amid their increasing use in various fields. Effective measures include multi-source detection using high-precision radar and dual-target detection with cameras and AI algorithms for comprehensive tracking. Emergency responses can involve electromagnetic interference to disrupt communication, direct destruction using lasers, intercepting with nets, or deceptive control to mislead UAVs. Close cooperation among manufacturers, operators, and regulatory agencies is crucial for maintaining public safety.
Street art is becoming increasingly popular and in demand all over the world. Over the past 5 years, the number of street art objects in major cities around the world has increased by 30%. Street art works are used to improve urban space by applying thematic graffiti drawings (murals) to houses and buildings, thereby forming the cultural landscape of the city. When drawing such art objects at high altitudes, there are problems associated with increased safety risks for the artist. In addition, there is a shortage of competent specialists in this area, which determines the high cost of such work. The artist drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle with increased maneuverability in gusts of wind. The design is a coaxial hexacopter with a maximum take-off weight of 5 kilograms, with a paint spraying system and a wall collision protection system installed on the frame. The original positioning system includes a high-resolution camera that determines the drone's location relative to the wall plane, and a lidar - it measures the distance to the wall and the angle of rotation of the drone. The developed software translates a drawing of a person in vector SVG format into control commands that ensure precise trajectory following. The created robotic solution, designed for applying large-size images according to specified sketches on vertical surfaces and capable of working on buildings of any height, solves the listed problems, and replication of this product in the future will reduce the cost of producing street art objects.
Plankton abundance and composition may change under the influence of global climate change. We present AI-based monitoring
The main aspects of the importance of plankton monitoring:
•Monitoring the state of ecosystems Changes in the ratio of plankton species can signal a deterioration in the condition of reservoirs, changes in temperature, water quality and other environmental factors.
•Understanding food chains Plankton serves as the primary food source for many marine organisms, including fish and other large aquatic animals. The study of its biodiversity helps to understand the nutritional relationships in aquatic ecosystems.
•Climate change Plankton participates in biochemical cycles such as the carbon cycle and affects the uptake of carbon dioxide by the oceans. Its abundance and composition may change under the influence of global climate change.
The DSS solves two main tasks: choosing the best solution from the set of possible ones (optimization); ordering possible solutions by preference (ranking). In both tasks, the first and most fundamental point is the choice of a set of criteria on the basis of which possible solutions will be evaluated and compared in the future (we will also call them alternatives). The DSS helps the user to make such a choice. The broadest field of practical application of the DSS is planning and forecasting for various types of management activities.
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