CYENS Centre of Excellence develops emerging technologies in Cyprus
Located in Nicosia, the Cyprus Centre of Excellence for Emerging Technologies (CYENS) specializes in interactive media, smart systems, and emerging technologies. Partially funded by the European Union, the center employs approximately 110 researchers, developers, and technicians working across more than 50 projects.
Research teams at the center utilize artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality to create diverse visual content. Notable projects include interactive urban maps that display real-time data regarding traffic, noise, and pollution, as well as digital reconstructions of historical monuments.
Other initiatives include interactive museum experiences, such as a project allowing children to use actor avatars to create original theatrical scenarios. The center operates through multidisciplinary research groups, affiliated start-ups, and spin-off companies, supported by European, national, and industrial grants.
Entities
CYENS · European Union · Ismail Hadjri · Nicosia · Panayiotis Charalambous
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The center works on more than 50 projects. hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The center develops interactive urban maps displaying real-time data on traffic, noise, environment, and pollution. hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Panayiotis Charalambous's team uses AI, augmented reality, and virtual reality to create visual content. hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] CYENS is located in Nicosia, Cyprus. hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A project allows children to create scenarios with actor avatars in a theatre museum. hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] CYENS employs approximately 110 people. hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The center is partially funded by the European Union. hu.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · www.euronews.com