National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) is the largest technical university of Greece with 9 Schools, 512 faculty members, 4,090 external collaborators, 23,914 students, and 300,000 sq.m. of installations. Through its participation in EU-funded, as well as national and international projects for more than 40 years, NTUA has developed a series of advanced ML/AI models for applications in the field of microscopic and macroscopic traffic flow analysis, modelling and forecasting, simulation, road safety and traffic management. NTUA has extensive expertise on satellite geodesy and GNSS, quality assessment, sensor fusion and collaborative positioning and navigation for ITS. NTUA participates in FRODDO with two laboratories which lead WP3 “Next Generation Cyber-Physical Infrastructure for ODDs” and drive the developments in the Athens Pilot (Pilot 2). Specifically, the NTUA Laboratory of Traffic Engineering (LTE) with extensive expertise on traffic engineering will lead the tasks regarding the design of infrastructure for safe AV operation and development of traffic management strategies. The NTUA Geodesy Group with extensive expertise in PNT engines will lead the task for developing and testing infrastructure-enabled PNT solutions for increased ODD continuity.

The University of Ljubljana is the oldest and largest higher education and scientific research institution in Slovenia. Founded in 1919, it has approximately 38,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students and employs more than 6,000 higher education teachers, researchers, assistants, and administrative staff across 23 faculties and three arts academies. The team involved in the FRODDO project is part of the Laboratory for Information Technologies within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering (UL FE), which focuses on information and communication technologies. Our main expertise includes human-machine interaction, driver behavior modeling, sensing technologies, big data analysis, and machine learning. In the project, our primary role is to conduct research in the field of human-computer interaction, specifically in-vehicle human-machine interaction. We will develop a multi-modal user interface for automated vehicles that will convey alerts and messages to the driver about the vehicle's operational domain and safety, and implement it in a driving simulator. UL FE also leads WP5, overseeing the execution of four pilots in different regions, including one in Ljubljana.

Region of Attica is a second level local government organisation, which has its headquarters in Athens, the capital of Greece. Among the 13th Regional Administrations of Greece, Attica is the most populated area in the country. At the same time, it is the main national centre of economic and developmental activity. Region of Attica consists of eight (8) Regional Divisions: Central Athens, Southern Athens, Northern Athens, Western Athens, Piraeus, Saronic Islands, Western Attica and Eastern Attica. These 8 divisions comprise 62 municipalities. It plans and implements policies at regional level in a variety of sectors, within its jurisdiction, in compliance with the principles of sustainable development and social cohesion of the State, taking into account the National and European policies.In the project, Region of Attica participates in most of the WPs, with the focus of its contribution being on WP5 and the Athens pilot.

The City of Modena (Comune di Modena), is the local authority governing Modena. Modena is a city of 184,000 inhabitants located on the south side of the Po Valley. It is the capital city of the Province of Modena in Emilia-Romagna Region (Northern Italy). The most relevant economic sectors in the Modena territory, in terms of active companies: mechanical and automotive industries, wholesale and retail trade, constructions, manufacturing industries (metal products manufacturing, Fashion industry, Ceramic industry, Biomedical industry, Agri-food) and Engineering services.The local government (about 1,200 civil servants) is composed of different Departments: Directorate General; Education, Culture, Sport and Youth Policies; Economy and city promotion; Urban planning, public works and regeneration; Social, health and integration policies; Local police; Financial resources; Environment and mobility; Smart city, demographic services and participation.As part of the project, Modena makes its contribution in the following way: an already established open-air smart area (MASA) to use as a workbench for autonomous vehicles; Infrastructure to monitor, collect data and transmit it within the area; Cloud and edge computational power; Distributed sensors and cameras; LoRA networking; Experience from other big-data, sensor-related and autonomous-vehicle projects (e.g., CLASS, Trafair).Modena participates in most of the WPs, with the focus of its contribution being on WP5 and the Modena pilot.

Tofaş, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Istanbul, operates a 1 million m² production facility in Bursa. The factory produces the Fiat Egea family, with over half of its output exported globally. As a key production and R&D center for Stellantis, Tofaş focuses on smart factory initiatives and advanced vehicle development. Its R&D Center contributes to global projects and the Turkish engineering ecosystem, expanding its expertise in automotive software and connectivity-based mobility solutions.

In Froddo, TOFAS will provide the infrastructure, including the test track, and the Level 5 Autonomous Tow Truck (L5 ATT) developed at the TOFAS R&D Center for testing within the FRODDO project. Ensuring seamless vehicle-to-vehicle communication is essential to maximizing the safety and efficiency benefits of autonomous vehicle technology. A cost-effective solution will be demonstrated at the TOFAS test track to address issues related to GNSS and 5G signal interruptions.

Tampere University is Finland’s second-largest university with around 22,500 students and 4,200 staff members from more than 80 countries. The University is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland, bringing together research and education in technology, health and society. The University is known for its excellence in teaching and research, and it collaborates with hundreds of universities and organizations worldwide. The research of the FRODDO project will be conducted in the group of Communications Engineering and Radio Systems which is affiliated with the Unit of Electrical Engineering. In general level, the group’s research focuses on developing new technology, e.g., for 5G and 6G mobile cellular networks, Internet- of-Things, and Industrial Internet applications, including new algorithms, hardware, protocols and networking solutions. Furthermore, the group hosts a wireless research infrastructure comprising various wireless test networks and state-of-the-art RF measurement capabilities. In the FRODDO project, by exploiting TAU’s recognized expertise in radio-based positioning and pioneering work in 5G positioning, TAU contributes to generating 5G position observables and supporting solutions for localization with simulated 5G signals. In addition, TAU evaluates potential use of 5G communication protocols for transmitting Galileo corrections through the 5G network, when direct reception from satellites is not applicable.

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a renowned research institution in Belgium, recognized for its expertise in artificial intelligence, smart mobility, and digital innovation. With a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and real-world applications, VUB plays a key role in advancing intelligent transportation systems.

In the FRODDO project, VUB contributes by developing AI-driven methodologies for traffic management and decision-making within Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM) ecosystems. Its research focuses on leveraging machine learning, simulation models, and digital twins to enhance the adaptability and safety of Operational Design Domains (ODDs). Additionally, VUB supports the development of human-machine interaction frameworks to improve situational awareness and user acceptance of automated mobility solutions.

Through its work, VUB ensures that the FRODDO project integrates cutting-edge AI techniques and innovative mobility solutions, ultimately contributing to a safer, more efficient, and resilient transport ecosystem.

CS GROUP - France is a large industrial company based in Paris - France, employing 2100 people worldwide, among which 90% are PhDs or Engineers. Acknowledged as a very innovative company expert in the development of critical cyber-secured systems for transport, security, space, and defense sectors, CS participates in numerous H2020 and Horizon Europe projects that produced most of its renown products. CS GROUP is today a leading provider of solutions for 2D/3D Situational awareness & massive Digital Twin visualisation (virtualgeo. com), Digital Twin based Command & Control systems (crimson.eu), as well as solutions for the supervision and management of transport infrastructures (mobilitx.eu). It provides for instance this traveler information system to major European transport operators such as SNCF, RATP, STIB etc. CS GROUP France with the FRODDO project is leading WP4 and according to its background and expertise will be responsible for providing the Digital Twin Management System that will enable Authorities, traffic managers, and road operators to monitor and manage road transport including alerts and incidents. In collaboration with the rest of the consortium, CS GROUP will participate in the different pilots of the project providing the Digital Twin Management System.

Sopra Steria is a European leading partner in digital sovereignty. As a global player in digital transformation and a Defence Technological and Industrial Base (DTIB) player with more than 40 years' experience, we have in-depth knowledge of your markets and understand your issues, regardless of your organisation: from Ministries to international organisations such as NATO and the EU.Sopra Steria has more than 56 000 employes in Europe and one of the top 5 tech players in Europe. Sopra Steria has more than 10 000 employes work for Aerospace, Defence and Security in different domains such as: Transport, Military and Civilian Space services, Supply Chain & Maintenance, Command & Control, Cyber & Intelligence, Engineering Performance, Simulation. SOPRA as an expert in transportation standards, will also monitor Digital Twin specifications for CCAM, including BIM and IoT standards.

Netcompany - Inrtasoft as a technical partner active on the fields of Digital Twins, AI, Predictive analytics, exploitation and communication will lead he effort to establish a robust, efficient, and sustainable data governance model for CCAM environments based on the FAIR principles. This effort includes evaluation of National Access Points, assessment of governance framework effectiveness and development of data protocols and standards. Based on worldwide experience in Data Spaces it will also lead the effort for the design and development of an early warning systems for FRODDO's federated DT using the Complex event processing framework. It will leverage the existing messaging infrastructure to develop a Kafka based message bus for large-scale data handling. The solution will support multimodal and geodesic data, aligning it with he unique requirements of the 4 pilot use cases in FRODDO. Finally it will develop the communication and dissemination strategy to create a clear and complete impact creation agenda aligned with CCAM partnership Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda.

Hipert SRL represents the cutting-edge intersection of academia and industry. As an innovative startup and spin-off from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, we specialize in creating full-stack solutions for autonomous robotics. Our core expertise lies in enhancing the performance predictability of parallel computing platforms for real-time systems. This specialization is crucial for the development of autonomous robots, enabling them to perceive, plan, and act in safe and real-time manners.

Our commitment lies in delivering solutions that empower autonomous systems to operate at the pinnacle of efficiency and safety. Through our relentless pursuit of innovation, coupled with our foundational academic insights, Hipert SRL is at the forefront of defining the future of autonomous robotics.

Additionally, Hipert makes its expertise available for the FRODDO project by providing complete software stacks for autonomous driving, validated in the MASA living lab. This urban area within Modena is equipped with the necessary smart infrastructures for testing autonomous vehicles.

EXUS is an enterprise software company with premises in Athens (GR) and London (UK) aspiring to transform the costly and complex enterprise software industry – making it simple, accessible and exciting. EXUS AI Labs, the R&D department of EXUS, is where we design and develop robust and trustworthy AI solutions that allow us to leverage the untapped potential of big data analytics across multiple verticals. ​
In FRODDO project, EXUS is leading four tasks in four different work packages, having thus a key role across the whole project. More specifically, EXUS is leading the task responsible for delivering the decision support systems and dashboards of FRODDO, offering decision models and interface specifications which will feature real-time and predictive analytics on traffic flow, congestion, and demand, powered by advanced machine learning. EXUS will also develop FRODDO’s standardised experimental setup for large-scale pilots validating Digital Twins in road transport, GNSS positioning, and CCAM-enabled navigation. In parallel, EXUS leads the Quality Management of FRODDO and participates in the dissemination and communication actions leading the clustering activities.

Infosystem Security s.r.l. (ISS) is a cybersecurity firm founded in 2016 by a team of university researchers based in Modena, Italy. With a strong academic foundation, ISS offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, specializing in both IT and automotive & IoT sectors. Our tailored services encompass consulting, advisory, and implementation, designed to protect your digital assets across these industries.

In the FRODDO project, Infosystem Security is making significant contribution in the definition, implementation and demonstration of novel approaches for attack and misbehavior detection applied to the context of GPS positioning, and V2X communications.

Frontier Innovation Centre (FI) is a pioneering non-profit research organization based in Greece, thataims to promote scientific research and cutting-edge technological knowledge to address critical industrial and societal challenges, shape urban and industrial landscapes and drive the evolution ofsmart cities, intelligent mobility, industry 4.0 and circular economy.

In FRODDO, FI leads the definition of requirements for the proactive and dynamic extension of Operational Design Domains (ODDs), covering various attributes such as operational terrains, weather conditions, infrastructure setups, interaction rules, and modes of communication. FI also leads the development of a predictive ODDs framework that integrates predictive analytics to proactively identify scenarios that might require ODD extensions, as well as the development of extended microscopic traffic models for complex AVs interactions with pedestrians and other VRUs at difficult geometries including pedestrian crossings, intersections, and shared space roads. Finally, FI supports the development of Digital Twin based traffic management services optimizing autonomous and mixed traffic near critical areas with complex interactions, especially during incidents and work zones.

ITML is a rapidly expanding SME with a diverse team of over 65 professionals, equipped with extensive expertise in AI-driven data analytics and cybersecurity solutions, and a long-term R&D expertise in over 50 relevant EU funded and B2B projects. ITML seeks to deliver products and services to the market addressing real needs that will impact end users across different industries.

Role: ITML will act as a technology provider and will contribute to FRODDO’s digital infrastructure by establishing secure and trustworthy data exchange leveraging state-of the-art technologies like federated learning. Data observability will also be ensured via rich visualization tools and dashboards. Moreover, ITML will also lead Exploitation and IPR management activities.

INESC TEC is a private, non-profit research institution dedicated to scientific research and technological development, technology transfer, advanced consulting and training, and pre-incubation of new technology-based companies.

INESC TEC contributes with the expertise of the researchers of the Centre for Human-Centered Computing and Information Science (HumanISE) in the field of Computer-Human Interaction. Their main contributions are in the design of the Federated Digital Twins for Road Transport, ensuring that the requirements of computer-human interaction are taken into account and enabling innovative AI technologies for human-in-the-loop for the users of the system to interact, when necessary, with the data and information flows of the FRODDO federated DT, reducing the risk of infeasible, biased or erroneous automated decisions generated by the algorithms.

Convergence (CONV) is an NPO based in Athens, Greece, comprising an interdisciplinary yet complementary team of professionals who address technology through societal lenses. CONV’s mission is to effectively contribute to generating unbiased technology-based systems and establishing reliable human-machine collaboration environments, always working towards the vision of Society 5.0. CONV’s work entails Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH)-based research and analysis, societal support and outreach -including ethics and awareness raising and training activities- as well as dissemination, communication and exploitation activities. CONV places particular emphasis on advancing the application of a humancentric approach through the durable convergence of social factors and technological artifacts.

In the FRODDO project, CONV, as a SSH partner, will analyse in depth the needs and requirements of all Cooperative, Connected and Automated Mobility (CCAM) actors and the society in general, towards efficient and solid communication and cooperation for the future Operational Design Domains (ODDs). CONV will contribute to safeguarding that all ethical and societal requirements are integrated in project activities, ensuring inclusivity and bias-free approaches in the design and implementation of FRODDO solutions.

AV Living Lab, established in 2017, is an innovative and human-centred SME dedicated to the humanisation of new technologies and demonstration and R&D of new mobility solutions, such as autonomous transportation. We provide a powerful cross-industry City as a Lab ecosystem for demonstrations and pilots, which is one of the largest regional retail, business, and leisure centres in the region. Our controlled living lab environment provides the perfect setting for testing, researching, and deploying new mobility solutions, supporting our research into making technologies socially acceptable and economically viable.