We’re proud to share that Sotiris Aspragkathos, software engineer at SingularLogic R&D and Innovation and a lead developer of ENHANCE’s AI-driven platform, represented the project at the European Robotics Forum 2025 the 25-27 March in Stuttgart, Germany.

Sotiris presented his paper titled “Coastal Management through Safe Event-Triggered Predictive Control for UAVs”, showcasing how drones—equipped with cameras and smart flight systems—can help monitor coastlines more safely and efficiently. His research focuses on making drones more responsive to changes in their environment, especially when tracking dynamic features like shifting shorelines.

This kind of flexibility is vital: coastal zones, which host nearly half the world’s population, are under growing pressure from pollution, climate change, and urban development. Sotiris’ work offers practical ways to monitor these areas without needing constant manual input, which can help authorities act quickly when problems arise.

His research includes successful tests where a drone tracked the movement of a shoreline in real time, staying focused on target despite changing shapes and conditions. Importantly, the drone only used its most resource-intensive processes when necessary, helping to save energy and extend flight time—two key benefits for long-term coastal observation.

This approach is a perfect match for ENHANCE’s mission: to combine artificial intelligence, satellite services, and community-driven data collection to better understand and protect coastal ecosystems. From analyzing biodiversity to supporting smarter environmental policies, ENHANCE is working to ensure Europe’s shores remain healthy and resilient.

Thank you, Sotiris, for bringing ENHANCE’s vision to the stage at ERF 2025 and highlighting how digital technologies can help protect some of the planet’s most vulnerable environments.