SYNERGISE presents its integrated disaster response system at Final Demonstration in Berlin

On 15 October 2026, the SYNERGISE project held its Final Demonstration in Berlin, Germany, bringing together representatives from European institutions, emergency response organisations, research institutions, industry and other stakeholders to present the results of three years of research, technological development and extensive field testing.

SYNERGISE has brought together partners from across Europe and beyond to develop innovative technologies aimed at improving the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of disaster response operations.

The Final Demonstration offered an opportunity to present the outcomes of this collaborative effort and show how the technologies developed throughout the project can work together to support first responders in complex emergency situations.

From three years of development and testing to a live demonstration

The event began at the venue with presentations introducing the project’s objectives, achievements and technological developments, followed by an overview of the integrated SYNERGISE system.

Participants were then transferred to the Berlin Police training facility, where a live demonstration took place in a realistic disaster response environment.

The scenario simulated a major explosion resulting in a partially collapsed building, fire, smoke and hazardous conditions, requiring coordinated reconnaissance, information gathering and rescue operations.

First responder teams demonstrated how the different SYNERGISE technologies could be deployed together during a complex emergency response mission.

The demonstration showcased:

• Robotic platforms and drones conducting reconnaissance and exploration in hazardous or inaccessible areas, providing information to support rescue teams.

• Wearable monitoring technologies collecting information on first responders’ physical condition and environmental exposure.

• Localisation and tracking solutions supporting the positioning of emergency personnel in challenging environments.

• Augmented reality and remote operation tools enabling interaction with robotic systems and improved visualisation of operational information.

• Integrated command and information management systems combining data from multiple sources to provide a shared operational picture and support decision-making at different command levels.

Rather than presenting individual technologies separately, the demonstration illustrated how their combined capabilities can contribute to better situational awareness, improved coordination and safer emergency response operations.

Bringing together European institutions, first responders and technology developers

The Final Demonstration welcomed guests from European institutions, civil protection and emergency response organisations, research institutions and industry, alongside members of the SYNERGISE consortium and its external evaluators.

Among the participants were representatives of the European Commission and European Research Executive Agency, as well as experts involved in European civil protection, disaster management and technological innovation.

The event provided an opportunity for direct exchange between technology developers, operational users and stakeholders involved in emergency preparedness and response.

Following the live demonstration, participants reconvened at the venue for networking and a panel discussion on the project’s achievements, the practical application of the technologies and their potential contribution to future emergency response capabilities.

Three years of development, testing and collaboration

The Final Demonstration concluded an extensive programme of operational testing, including four Component Field Tests and two large-scale System Field Tests conducted throughout the project.

During these activities, first responders contributed to evaluating the technologies, identifying operational requirements and providing feedback to guide their development.

The demonstration in Berlin brought together the results of this work, showing how robotics, wearable sensors, localisation technologies, augmented reality and information management solutions can be combined to support emergency response operations.

Although SYNERGISE continues until February 2027, the Final Demonstration marked the conclusion of its major field-testing activities and provided an opportunity to share the project’s results with the wider disaster response community.

The experience gained throughout the project will contribute to its final recommendations and help inform the future development and potential uptake of innovative technologies for safer and more effective disaster response.