Web Energy

Hardware agnostic EMS combining energy consumption data and statistical models for real-time insights.

Web Energy is an energy management system designed to optimize energy use, reduce operational costs, and support sustainability goals across a wide range of facility types.

Built entirely on open-source technologies, it integrates electrical network layouts, operational schedules, and energy measurements to deliver both real-time monitoring and reliable long-term forecasting.

Proven in production at CERN for over a decade, Web Energy has enabled the organization to manage its energy use with precision and responsibility—demonstrating its robustness in a demanding, research-intensive environment.

An intuitive drag-and-drop editor allows users to build their energy graphs and apply custom configurations. Alternatively, configurations can be imported using open formats such as GEFX.

Key performance indicators (KPIs) help monitor facility performance in alignment with ISO 50001 standards, while a real-time view provides immediate feedback by comparing forecasted and actual consumption.

Multiple forecast scenarios can be generated in just a few clicks, making it easy to model alternatives, plan ahead, and make data-driven decisions—whether you're managing a single building or scaling across a portfolio.

Advantages

Unified forecasting + monitoring engine

Combines both forecasting and energy monitoring in a single model, enabling immediate feedback on the organization’s energy profile.

Cloud-native, hardware-agnostic & vendor independent

Built on open-source, cloud native technologies with no dependencies on specific vendors or hardware. Just connect your data and configuration. Deployment is fast and straightforward

Flexible & Scalable

Web Energy’s versatile architecture and data model support everything from a single building to multi-site research facilities, allowing to start small and scale without migrating tools.

Applications

Energy Management for:

• Research facilities
• Airports and large transit hubs
• Data centers and IT infrastructure
• Smart cities and municipal utilities
• Manufacturing plants and industrial sites
• Office buildings and commercial real estate

The applications listed above are examples of where Web Energy could be utilized. The versatility of the technology encourages further exploration and development. CERN experts can help in setting up and configuring the system in the frame of pilot installations.

VitaSense AI

ML-based Contactless Monitoring System for Health and Safety

VitaSense AI is a Machine Learning-based contactless monitoring technology enabling the estimation of physiological and non-physiological parameters (heart rate, respiration rate, facial motion, and body movements) using cameras and lasers without physical contact, electrodes, or wearable sensors, offering a hygienic, reusable, and real-time solution for monitoring people’s physiological and behavioural states.

Originally developed at CERN for robotic search and rescue operations, VitaSense AI has been adapted for medical and healthcare applications in collaboration with hospitals and academic partners. The system leverages multimodal sensing to extract physiological parameters in real time, even under challenging conditions such as variable lighting, motion, or partial occlusion, providing a non-invasive, hygienic, and reusable monitoring solution that enhances both patient comfort and operator safety.

By integrating physiological signals for an individual with motion and other non-physiological signals for multiple people, the system provides a comprehensive assessment of a person’s or group’s state. The software is designed to work with readily available cameras and devices, making it immediately deployable across a wide range of scenarios such as search and rescue missions, offshore and industrial safety monitoring, telemedicine, (home) healthcare, operator fatigue and stress assessment, as well as physical rehabilitation and mobility tracking.

Clinical validation studies in geriatric wards and for predictive monitoring during paediatric anaesthesia are currently ongoing.

Advantages

Autonomous and unobtrusive monitoring

Minimizes measurement error (<2 bpm) compared to existing solutions, guaranteeing consistent data quality in dynamic environments

Operational under challenging conditions

Functions in radioactive, confined, or high temperature industrial areas, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination.

Continuous real-time monitoring

Detects physiological changes instantly, supporting early interventions or safety responses in both medical and industrial scenarios.

Portable, modular, and energy-efficient

Easily deployable, integrated on various platforms, or adapted for remote or long duration operations.

Validated, worker-centric design

Unobtrusive monitoring improves comfort, compliance, and long-term usability.

Applications

Contactless Monitoring in:

• Health & Wellbeing
  • Remote patient and elderly-care monitoring
  • Fatigue, stress, and wellness tracking
  • Telemedicine and assisted-living support
• Safety & Industrial Operations
  • Worker health and hazard detection in industrial, offshore, and confined environments
  • Predictive safety and emergency response monitoring
• Robotics & Mobility
  • Human–robot interaction and cooperative robotics
  • Search-and-rescue operations and autonomous systems
  • Rehabilitation and motion analysis

The versatility of the technology enables its adaptation across a wide range of domains, from clinical care to robotics, industrial applications, and emergency scenarios.

Publications

CITTADINI, ROBERTO, ET AL. "ROBOT-AIDED CONTACTLESS MONITORING OF WORKERS’ CARDIAC ACTIVITY IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT." IEEE ACCESS 10 (2022): 133427 133438. (LINK)

CITTADINI, ROBERTO, ET AL. "CONTACTLESS RESPIRATION RATE MONITORING AND HUMAN BODY POSE DETECTION FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE ROBOTS." 10TH IEEE RAS/EMBS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR BIOMEDICAL ROBOTICS AND BIOMECHATRONICS (BIOROB). IEEE, 2024. (LINK)

ACCURATE 2A

High-Precision ASIC for Ultra-Low Current Measurements spanning from -1 fA to -20 μA

The ACCURATE 2A ASIC is a specialized ultra-low current measurement device, designed for detailed electrical measurements ranging from 1 femtoamperes to 20 microamperes. This ASIC is primarily deployed as a front-end sensor interface in ionization chambers for radiation monitoring and is applicable in other sensitive measurement environments such as photodiode signal processing and current/charge-output sensor systems. Designed using a 130 nm process technology, the device features a compact die area of 1.95mm² and includes 26 input/output pads that enable flexible connectivity configurations.
 

The device employs a current-to-frequency conversion technique alongside a direct slope current measurement method to achieve a minimum resolution of 0.2 fA. It operates efficiently with a power consumption of 3 mW from a 3.3 V supply. The integrated circuit includes OTA, comparators, charge pumps, and a clock generator that collectively contribute to its high performance and measurement precision.

Advantages

Technical Precision
The ASIC distinguishes itself by maintaining a consistent accuracy across a broad dynamic range without the need for band switching. The demonstrated
global accuracy of ±2 % at 25 °C, sets a new benchmark in ultra-low current measurement.

Validated in rigorous environments
The ASIC's design and functionality have been thoroughly validated under rigorous conditions at leading research facilities and medical centers. The testing confirms its robustness and suitability for integration into high-stakes environments where precise current measurement is critical.

Integration Versatility
Designed multiple operational modes, the ACCURATE 2A offers exceptional adaptability for technical integrations, making it suitable for a wide range of electronic assemblies where precise current measurement is critical.

Intersatellite Communication and Radiation Monitoring System for CubeSats

The AstroMesh Integrated Monitoring System represents a revolutionary approach to space radiation monitoring and intersatellite communication. Rooted in CERN’s expertise in space electronics and successful missions like CELESTA,TRISAT-R and RADIOX AstroMesh offers a robust solution tailored for the expanding field of satellite constellations.

AstroMesh integrates advanced radiation sensors and a mesh network configuration, enhancing both communication and data reliability across satellite constellations. This system utilizes cutting-edge dosimetry technologies, including Floating Gate devices and SRAM sensors. These sensors are integrated with a radiation-tolerant wireless transceiver, enabling dynamic and resilient intersatellite communication. The design is optimized for low power consumption, requiring less than 100 milliwatts, which helps in extending the operational lifespan of satellites and maintaining their efficiency in the harsh environment of space. AstroMesh is tailored to improve the data reliability and communication capabilities of satellites, making it a vital component for modern satellite operations.

Advantages

Enhanced Communication Capabilities
AstroMesh enables mesh network configurations, allowing for self-healing, dynamic data routing and redundancy, which are critical for maintaining communication links in case of partial system failures.

Technical Precision
Maintains high performance and reliability in harsh space environments, ensuring precise radiation data collection.
 

Proven Performance
Built on successful CERN technologies operational in LHC and space missions, validated in rigorous environments.
 

Integration Versatility
Designed for easy integration into CubeSat platforms, offering scalability and adaptability for various space
missions.