A more independent life
Human augmentation + Wearable devices + Artificial intelligence + 3D printing
A GLOBAL NETWORK OF THINK TANKS
Intelligence, connected.
Possibility, built.
People, knowledge and technology working together. From a question worth asking to a project worth building — in any country, for a real human need.
17Think tanks
17Project factories
193 + 2Global perspective
RESEARCH ATLAS
EDITION 001 / 2026
EDITION 001 / 2026
01 / WHAT WE EXPLORE
Think tanks
Seventeen fields. Countless connections. Each centre brings a different lens to the same question: what can we make possible?
Advanced connectivity
Connect people, sensors and industrial systems through 5G, private networks and edge computing. Define coverage, latency and resilience before choosing a network.
Internet of Things
Make physical systems observable. Sensors and connected devices support water, energy, transport and equipment monitoring, with clear responses to detected events.
Artificial intelligence
Use machine learning to connect knowledge, analyse information and test hypotheses. A useful pilot needs an agreed corpus, evaluation criteria and human review.
Language technologies
Help people work across languages and documents. Research translation, speech, semantic search and terminology while checking meaning and accessibility.
Wearable devices
Explore devices worn on the body: sensors, smart clothing and assistive equipment. Consider comfort, autonomy, maintenance and personal-data protection.
Human augmentation
Restore functions and expand human capabilities through prosthetics, exoskeletons and assistive interfaces. User independence, dignity and specialist evaluation guide the work.
Computer vision
Interpret images and video for inspection, quality control and robot navigation. Define the task, error tolerance, data rights and real operating conditions.
Hyperautomation
Connect processes rather than automate isolated steps. Map decisions, exceptions, system integrations and human responsibilities before implementation.
Virtual & augmented reality
Use spatial environments for training, simulation and maintenance guidance. Evaluate learning outcomes, ergonomics and accessible alternatives.
Robotics
Combine mechanics, electronics, software and sensing to perform physical tasks. Test safety, reliability and serviceability in the intended environment.
Human–machine co-creation
Explore generative design and computational creativity. People define purpose and constraints; machines help compare forms and test design alternatives.
3D printing
Create objects layer by layer from digital models. Study materials, geometry, repeatability and post-processing for prototypes and small production runs.
Carbon capture
Study CO₂ capture, use and storage as a complete chain. Compare energy, materials, transport, monitoring and lifecycle impacts.
Hydrogen production
Connect hydrogen production to actual demand. Examine energy and water inputs, purification, storage, transport and safe operation.
Floating nuclear energy
Examine floating nuclear energy in territorial infrastructure planning. Assess demand, sites and shore connections with qualified specialist organisations.
Desalination & water
Consider fresh water as a whole system: source, treatment, energy, distribution, concentrate management and long-term maintenance.
Computing infrastructure
Design computing around real workloads. Study data centres, AI, high-performance computing, storage, cooling and energy, including distributed ledgers and mining where relevant.
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02 / HOW IDEAS BECOME PROJECTS
Project factories
Technology defines what we explore. Seventeen expert functions help establish how a specific project can move forward.
F01
Project passport
↗F02Legal & land review
↗F03Financial model
↗F04Market & demand
↗F05Construction & engineering
↗F06Housing & social infrastructure
↗F07People & education
↗F08Logistics & supply
↗F09Energy & utility resilience
↗F10Ecology & communities
↗F11Data & evidence room
↗F12Communication & trust
↗F13Public–private cooperation
↗F14Benchmarks & alternatives
↗F15Risk & critical review
↗F16Investor pathway
↗F17Programme office
↗03 / DISTRIBUTED BY DESIGN
A question. A team.
A way forward.
Possible combinations, not completed case studies.
Fresh water for an island
Desalination & water + Hydrogen production + Internet of Things + Hyperautomation
Industry that can learn
Robotics + Internet of Things + Advanced connectivity + Computer vision
- 01Question
- 02Research
- 03Connect
- 04Concept
- 05Prepare
- 06Pilot
- 07Evaluate
- 08Develop
04 / WORLDWIDE KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge is global.
Every place is specific.
Our knowledge framework includes 193 UN member states, two observer states and territories with other statuses. This is a horizon for research, not a claim of offices or operating projects everywhere. Local needs, language, climate and infrastructure shape each solution.
Country → region → municipality → place → real need
05 / LIVING KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge & origins
The project archive includes the original 17 technological centres and later project-preparation methods. A broader 12 ×12 ×17 matrix describes 2,448 possible combinations, not active departments. Historical references to San Marino / Open Planet and other organisations document the evolution of the idea; they do not establish current partnerships.
The descriptions present a developing network concept. Teams, projects and results are published as they are verified. Source edition:9 September 2026.
06 / START A CONNECTION
Propose a challenge
Tell us what matters, where it matters and what you want to make possible. Start with a question, a technology or a place.