1. Can you briefly explain what your project is all about? What’s unique about it?
The AIM project stands for Augmented Reality Assisted System for Energy Infrastructure Management. Our goal is to equip field technicians with an AR-assisted platform that combines centimetre-accurate GNSS positioning (including Galileo OSNMA), GIS data, and 3D models of energy assets – both above and below ground. It is unique because it delivers true “x-ray vision” in the field, enabling workers to visualise and maintain infrastructure with unprecedented precision and ease.
2. What’s the biggest milestone with your project your startup(s) have achieved so far, and what has surprised you most on this journey?
The most significant milestone has been fully integrating our GNSS RTK module (with Galileo OSNMA) into the AR-glasses environment. It is exciting that we reached the expected positioning accuracy more smoothly than anticipated. Typically, merging hardware and software from various vendors can bring delays, but our early field tests at Fotovoltaica Macotera SL’s facility already demonstrate stable, high-accuracy results.
3. How did you measure success?
We use four main KPIs. First, we aim to reduce maintenance time by about 30%. Next, we want to boost location accuracy by 25%—effectively achieving less than four-centimetre horizontal error (CEP99) using GNSS RTK and OSNMA. We also track user satisfaction, hoping for an 85% or higher approval rating among field workers and supervisors. Finally, we target a 40% reduction in unnecessary excavations to minimise cost and environmental impact.
4. What are your goals over the next three and six months?
Over the next three months, we plan to finish pilot testing at the FOTOMACO site, refining our AR-glasses interface and verifying end-to-end system performance. By the six-month mark, we aim to reach full operational readiness (TRL 7), create a clear business model, and begin seeking further partnerships in the energy sector and beyond.
5. How has SERMAS helped you during the past few months?
SERMAS has been instrumental by providing a robust toolkit for dialogue management within our AR environment. Their XR Agent and Intelligent Assistant libraries help us deliver real-time guidance and voice-enabled controls. This means we could focus on our core solution—integrating GNSS RTK, GIS, and 3D data—rather than building fundamental XR features from scratch. The ecosystem’s best practices and community feedback have also been extremely valuable in accelerating our project’s progress.
