From Socrates to the Stars: A Conversational Avatar Platform for Museums and Exhibitions
From Socrates to an astronaut, our conversational avatar platform brings AI-powered characters to life in museums and exhibitions. Two and a half years ago, we presented the first prototype of “Converse with Socrates”, an interactive AI application that allows visitors to have a real conversation with a digital avatar of the ancient Greek philosopher. Read More
MusicSphere 3rd consortium meeting in Katerini and Thessaloniki focused on the world’s first known keyboard musical instrument, the ancient Hydraulis.
The 3rd consortium meeting of the Horizon ECCCH MusicSphere project took place on the 2nd and 3rd of June 2026, hosted by LUTHIEROS and the International Hellenic University. The meeting focused on the Use Case I, the ancient musical instrument Hydraulis, which is considered to be the ancient predecessor of the modern pipe organs. Read More
MELIORA 3rd Consortium Meeting in Dubrovnik: Aligning Progress, Trials and Digital Innovation for Women’s Health
On 27–28 May 2026, partners from across Europe gathered in Dubrovnik, Croatia, for the 3rd Consortium Meeting of the MELIORA project. The meeting brought together clinical, research, technical and dissemination partners to review progress, discuss ongoing activities, and align the next steps of the project. Read More
Transforming the Alzheimer’s Journey: BHV at the ACCESS-AD 1st General Assembly in Amsterdam
The ACCESS-AD General Assembly meeting in Amsterdam, 2nd – 3rd March 2026, brought together the bright minds of a powerhouse consortium led by Siemens Healthineers, Gates Ventures, Amsterdam UMC, and King’s College London, uniting industry leaders with top-tier academic institutions to redefine the future of Alzheimer’s care. Read More
MELIORA Clinical Trial Workshop at CERTH: Turning Ideas into Digital Tools for Women’s Health
Last week, partners from across Europe met at the Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) in Thessaloniki for a hands-on clinical trial workshop as part of the MELIORA project. Read More
Artificial Superintelligence – Human Welfare and the Dilemma of Decision Making
This interactive experience explores the multifaceted evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on human life, with a particular focus on its role in shaping well-being and decision-making autonomy. By placing cutting-edge AI technologies at the focus of discussion, the goal of this experience is to highlight their transformative influence on society. Read More
The CUTLER Project was showcased as a best practice in the Regional Dissemination Event of PROACTsme in Thessaloniki!
On Friday, February 21, 2025, ANATOLIKI S.A. held the Regional Dissemination Event for the PROACTsme Project, “Applied Data-Science and AI for proactive SME service” (INTERREG EUROPE), at the Alexander Innovation Zone in Thessaloniki. PROACTsme aims to improve e-Government capabilities and create smarter public services through digital transformation. Read More
CONVERSATIONS 2024: Exploring the Role of Chatbots and Human-Centered AI in Large Language Models for eHealth Applications
As we start the new year, we’re reflecting on our team’s recent experience at CONVERSATIONS 2024, a premier international workshop dedicated to chatbots & human-centered AI. Read More
Intelligent Conversational Agent for Medical Information
Our paper, “Intelligent Conversational Agent for Medical Information”, has been published by Springer Nature, marking a significant achievement in the field of healthcare solutions. Read More
TempVST: Our Latest Video Saliency Prediction Model Published in IEEE Access
We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our paper, “The Visual Saliency Transformer Goes Temporal: TempVST for Video Saliency Prediction,” has been accepted for publication in IEEE Access. In this work, an innovative model designed to enhance video saliency prediction by extending the capabilities of the Visual Saliency Transformer (VST) is introduced. Read More
AI in Fashion: A literature review – Published at the Journal of Electronic Commerce Research, Springer Nature.
Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a growing influence in the fashion industry. In this review study, the focal points of research in AI in the context of fashion are showcased. This is achieved by quantifying the amount of research conducted in this area. Various insights, that could be useful for future studies are also provided. Read More
Engage in a Conversation with Socrates at the Noesis AI Exhibition
The ongoing exhibition, “Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities & Challenges,” at the Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum NOESIS, provides a comprehensive look into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence (AI), examining its rapid advancements, high expectations, and the societal concerns it raises. Read More