VESevo Smart Technologies is a key partner in the EVA 4 ADAM project (Enhanced Visual AI for Automatic Devices for the Analysis of Materials). The aim is to turn VESevo’s proprietary viscoelastic sensing technology into a fully automated and scalable industrial solution. The project is coordinated by Spindox, a company specialised in artificial intelligence, and is funded through a cascade call promoted by ECOSISTER SPOKE 1 (National Research Council, Emilia-Romagna Region). The project focuses on quality control of complex polymer-based materials in real production settings.
The core innovation is the integration of an AI-powered visual recognition module, designed and built by Spindox, which increases the technological readiness level of the VESevo platform. The system can automatically manage different product shapes and operating conditions.
In the testing phase, the integrated system was applied to sample tires and paddle rackets, replicating typical production scenarios and improving measurement consistency. One of the main challenges was the so-called ‘edge effect’: when the VESevo sensor operates too close to a groove or hole, the measurements lose accuracy. To resolve the issue, the VESevo team carried out a detailed experimental campaign using full-surface mapping and color-based visualizations, allowing precise identification of optimal testing zones.
Through the AI module, the system uses an industrial camera to analyze the shape and structure of each object, automatically detect critical edges and compute the ideal testing area. The software highlights the most suitable surface region and provides exact coordinates for the viscoelastic test, enabling reliable, repeatable measurements even on unfamiliar items.
Paired with robotic automation, the platform would allow fully autonomous viscoelastic testing and could be integrated into production workflows. By highlighting the connection between advanced sensing tools and artificial intelligence, EVA 4 ADAM reflects the shared commitment of VESevo and Spindox to developing high-tech solutions for real industrial needs.