Read the interview with Christos Stefanatos and his winning proposal: Electrical Buddy (EBD)
Christos Stefanatos and Parity Platform P.C.
Christos Stefanatos is the Managing Partner of Parity Platform. Christos graduated with an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). Before co-founding Parity Platform, Christos worked within an Energy Group that deployed utility-scale renewable energy projects, where he was responsible for monitoring large photovoltaic installations across Greece and Europe. He then started Parity Platform to develop technology to address challenges in the energy sector. Parity Platform is a technology company based in Greece that develops software solutions for clean energy and e-Mobility. Their main commercial product, EV Loader, is used by over 350 businesses to manage EV charging stations, plan maintenance action and collect data from EV Charging infrastructure in real time. The team brings expertise in EV infrastructure, XR development, and IoT integration. They collaborate closely with electricians and installers, deploying EV Chargers in the field every day and are aware of the challenges in EV Infrastructure installation and maintenance.
Can you give a brief overview of your winning proposal?
What are its key objectives and innovative aspects?
Electrical Buddy (EBD) is a Mixed Reality training solution designed to guide electrical installers through EV charging station installations and prevent errors. The solution will leverage SPIRIT’s 5G testbeds to achieve low latency in camera data feeds. Our objective is to reduce installation errors, improve safety, and set new standards for immersive technical training.
What motivated you to apply for the SPIRIT Open Call?
We were drawn to SPIRIT’s unique combination of 5G testbed infrastructure, network-aware orchestration, and security-focused platform components. Our application heavily depends on ultra-low latency and secure data handling, which SPIRIT uniquely enables. Additionally, the opportunity to contribute open-source components and validate our solution in a European testbed with real-world complexity aligned perfectly with our goals for scalability and interoperability.
How do you envision this project making an impact?
By validating this system on SPIRIT’s testbeds, we’re proving the viability of immersive, 5G-enabled training tools for electrical installation sectors. We also plan to open-source core components, enabling other industries (e.g., solar, HVAC, smart meters) to adapt the platform for technical field training, creating a broader impact on workforce of electrical installation companies beyond the vertical of EV Charging infrastructure.