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The project<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Modelling of biotechnological processes in virtual environments based on the Internet of Things<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Objectives, phases, results and benefits<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What is the 3D Bioreactor Project?<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Modelling of biotechnological processes in virtual environments based on the Internet of Things<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Applied innovation project coordinated by the IQBB (Barcelona) with the participation of three other educational centers: IES Comte de Rius (Tarragona), IES A Sardi\u00f1eira (La Coru\u00f1a) and IES Terrasa (Terrassa). The Spanish Federation of Biotechnologists (FEBiotec) also participates as an associated entity. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

The project combines real experimentation in bioreactors, data transmission using IoT technology and the development of a 3D simulator in virtual reality. The objective is to offer VET students and teachers an advanced and safe training environment for the operation, maintenance and prevention of human error in biotechnological processes, responding to the needs of Industry 4.0 and 5.0. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Schools<\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Project pillars<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

General objectives in 4 main axes<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Industry 4.0 & Biotech<\/a><\/h4>

Develop professional skills linked to digitalisation and related to Industry 4.0 and Biotechnology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Knowledge transfer<\/a><\/h4>

To transfer knowledge between participating schools and generate a body of content that can be transferred to other institutes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Gender balance<\/a><\/h4>

Increase the participation of women in the biotechnology sector, promoting gender balance in VET STEAM profiles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Methodological innovation\n\n<\/a><\/h4>

Promote work on intermodular projects, with transversal competences and interdepartmental collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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What we get<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Results: What We Have Achieved<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Virtual Bioreactor 3D Simulator (executable application)<\/a><\/h4>

The most concrete result of the project. A computer executable application that simulates the complete fermentation process in a 250L bioreactor. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Two specialized training courses (FEBiotec)<\/a><\/h4>

Taught and shared via Google Classroom for VET teachers and higher education students: Training in Bioprocesses and Training in Synthetic Biology<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Technical documentation of the experimental process<\/a><\/h4>

Complete documentation of the ethanol production process in bioreactor. It includes real operating data, parameters, set-points and protocols. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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IoT monitoring system with machine vision (prototype)<\/a><\/h4>

A camera (ESP32-CAM) captures screen readings, processes them with AI on-premises (edge computing) and sends the data to the cloud via MQTT to the ThingSpeak platform. Includes published video tutorials. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Transferable teaching materials and guides<\/a><\/h4>

Practical guides, audiovisual resources and documentation of the experimental process, published and shared with the InnovaFP network, Fundaci\u00f3 BCN-FP and the websites of the centres.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Full simulator mechanics and interactions<\/a><\/h4>

Interactions, gamification, sound, haptic feedback and VR optimization. Includes 3D model, navigation demo and the desktop simulator engine. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Impact<\/a><\/h4>