MAIA

A²L-Mobilius, REACH2020, MAIA
Models and Methods for an Active Ageing Workforce: and
International Academy

Problem

New solutions in this area often lack/fail because of acceptance issues and poor cosnideration of human factors.

Goal

User centred and integrated technology solutions.

Abstract

MAIA is a ‘Research and Innovation Staff Exchange’ funded by the Horizon 2020 research and innovation program. It develops an international academy, comprising of 13 academic partners: 7 European universities and 6 Third Countries universities. The academy will focus on active ageing industrial workforce problems and needs. The network is multidisciplinary with leading expertise on ageing and psychosocial aspects, ergonomics, manufacturing system design, robotics/assistance technologies, and economics.

General Information

  • Project Title: Models and Methods for an Active Ageing Workforce: and
    International Academy
  • Project Acronym: MAIA
  • Sponsor/Client: This project has received funding from the
    European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation
    programme under grant agreement No 87307.
  • Budget: ca. 150.000 €
  • Duration: 2020 – 2023
  • Website: https://maiaproject.eu/

Key Facts

  • MAIA is an international academy
  • A multi-disciplinary Research and Innovation Staff Exchange
  • 13 partners involved: 7 EU and 6 no-EU universities
  • We want to advance the ageing workers involvement in manufacturing

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