Aiedus – Digital Circular Economy Services in Porto

Challenge: Porto: How can technology streamline the circular economy for marginalized communities?

Target Group:  Vulnerable communities and General population

This pilot evaluated an AI-driven digital circular economy platform that enables residents to photograph unwanted furniture or electronics for immediate object recognition and automated listing within a local exchange network. Tested under real-world conditions, the system achieved key objectives in detection accuracy, system stability, and community engagement.

Co-creation workshops, conducted in a hybrid format, involved stakeholders from Domus Social and Porto Ambiente who actively contributed to the platform’s development, tested its functionality, and provided feedback. This input guided refinements to the user interface and overall performance.

Biweekly meetings facilitated ongoing iteration throughout the pilot. Continuous feedback loops with stakeholders supported usability enhancements and informed plans for integrating the platform into Domus Social’s broader web environment. Although technical coordination across teams presented some delays, the solution is considered ready for wider deployment.

Future testing with additional local associations is under consideration, laying the groundwork for a potential city-wide circular reuse platform.