Endava and ICUB join forces to explore the power of AI in Aarchaeology
Endava, a global provider of digital transformation, agile development, and intelligent automation services, partnered with the Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB) recently to revolutionize archaeology through the…
Endava, a global provider of digital transformation, agile development, and intelligent automation services, partnered with the Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB) recently to revolutionize archaeology through the application of AI technology. This innovative collaboration was showcased at the summer school, "From Robotics to Archaeology: Experimental, Innovative, and Exploratory Summer School," held from August 7-9, where students from Gheorghe Lazăr National College explored how AI can significantly enhance archaeological research.
The summer school focused on using robotics and state-of-the-art technology in archaeology, aiming to develop new skills and directions for participants and fostering new research directions for the University of Bucharest. Practical sessions at the Sultana archaeological site, Călărași County, allowed participants to learn how to integrate robotic technology into archaeological discovery and analysis processes. This unique experience combined technological education with a passion for history, offering students a dynamic and interactive learning platform.
Endava brought their extensive experience and know-how in AI and automation to the table, with experts guiding brainstorming sessions, proposing and validating project concepts, and sharing their insights on potential applications of AI and robotics in archaeological research.
This collaboration aimed to develop innovative solutions that could transform the field of archaeology, and find new ways for researchers to interpret archaeological sites with unprecedented precision and efficiency. By integrating advanced technologies such as drones, AI, computer vision and robotics, archaeologists can more easily conduct non-intrusive surveys, create detailed 3D maps and automate time-consuming. This increases efficiency and opens new doors for discovery and analysis, ultimately enriching our understanding of ancient civilizations.
“For Endava, the collaboration with the Research Institute of the University of Bucharest and the Gheorghe Lazăr National College represents an investment in innovation and in the future through education. It’s been very exciting working with these inspirational young people, and with the help of Endava's expertise and the team from Gheorghe Lazăr, I believe that new possibilities and perspectives have opened up”, stated Adrian Buturugă, Principal Development Consultant Endava.
"We are uncovering the roots of the past to illuminate the future. At Sultana, a 6,000-year-old Eneolithic site, we continue to reveal humanity's hidden stories through a Romanian-German interdisciplinary research program that began in 2021. As an archaeologist, I eagerly anticipate collaborating with these young robotics specialists, creating bridges between generations, and combining modern technological expertise with a deep understanding of the past to bring new perspectives and innovative methods to archaeology," added
