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In the prospect of upgrading D5.3 (M10), the main purpose of D5.7 (M30) was first of all the testing and validation of the analytical performance of the RESCUE-MIMS prototype in lab-scale, by conducting further experiments to the ones executed under D5.3’s purpose. In that framework, lab-experiments took place, like: (a) additional experiments with components relevant to human presence, based on literature recordings; measurements using standard concentrations of acetone in airborne phase, (b) experiments with chemical hazards for the safety of the first responders in case of a fire incident, such as Benzene. The scope of D5.7 was to provide information regarding the analytical performance of the RESCUE-MIMS in terms of: (a) response times (b) linear dynamic range within the examined concentration area, (c) sensitivity (LODs), (d) repeatability, so as to answer to the respective KPIs relevant to the end-users’ requirements addressed in D1.2. In addition, based on D.5.3 preparatory inputs on the key compounds that should be monitored online in field-scale and specifically, during the pilots UC4- Forest fire expanded and threat to industrial zone (Attica Region, Greece) and UC5-Victims trapped under rubbles (France), the specific chemicals that were finally selected and monitored during the two aforementioned pilots are presented in this document. In UC4, the selected masses for monitoring the hazardous environment with the RESCUE-MIMS prototype on-board the ground robot were: mass 17 (Ammonia), mass 28 (Carbon Monoxide), mass 30 (Nitrogen Oxide) mass 44 (Carbon Dioxide), mass 46 (Nitrogen Dioxide), mass 78 (Benzene). In UC5, the selected masses for monitoring with the RESCUE-MIMS prototype were: mass 43 (Acetone), mass 44 (Carbon Dioxide), mass 45 (Ethanol), mass 58 (Acetone). The respective alarm, either for a toxic environment-UC4, or for possible human sign under rubbles-UC5, were generated and appeared at the COncORDE EMS of the SnR project for the situation awareness. In D5.7, the evaluation results regarding functionality and usability of the RESCUE-MIMS prototype of TRL 6 (technology demonstrated in relevant environment) after testing it in the above use cases were also presented. The respective evaluation questionnaires that were used and filled in by the first responders are provided in Annex III. More information can also be available in D8.11 – S&R Pilot Implementation and Evaluation Report. Under the evaluation framework, application of the retrospective “Think Aloud Technique” was used to assess the RESCUE-MIMS in the two use cases; earthquake scenario-UC5 and industrial fire scenario-UC4. Moreover, the Ethic Evaluation Standard for Security Research (EESSR) was applied on the RESCUE-MIMS on-board the ground robotic platform of DFKI during the UC4-industrial fire scenario. In the conclusion section, a summary of the outcomes regarding the RESCUE-MIMS prototype of TRL 6 used in the two pilots is provided, together with a number of proposals for optimization and exploitation of a future version of it (TRL7-9).

The aim of this paper is to present an innovative tablet-based application with 360° videos for the motor rehabilitation of frail elderly, Bal-App. This app was developed for iPad and exploits the potentiality of 360° videos to improve balance in frail patients through several exercises with an increasing level of difficulty. The app includes 10 sessions to be played 3 times a week for 3 weeks. The results of the usability study are very encouraging, and patients are very interested in trying this app at home like a guide for the motor rehabilitation. Only few non-substantial adjustments before the clinical trial are planned.

Symptoms of psychological distress and disorder have been widely reported in people under quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic;in addition to severe disruption of peoples’ daily activity and sleep patterns This study investigates the association between physical-activity levels and sleep patterns in quarantined individuals An international Google online survey was launched in April 6th, 2020 for 12-weeks Forty-one research organizations from Europe, North-Africa, Western-Asia, and the Americas promoted the survey through their networks to the general society, which was made available in 14 languages The survey was presented in a differential format with questions related to responses “before” and “during” the confinement period Participants responded to the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire and the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire 5056 replies (59 4% female), from Europe (46 4%), Western-Asia (25 4%), America (14 8%) and North-Africa (13 3%) were analysed The COVID-19 home confinement led to impaired sleep quality, as evidenced by the increase in the global PSQI score (4 37 ± 2 71 before home confinement vs 5 32 ± 3 23 during home confinement) (p