
Energy audit and augmented reality: how to combine them? RETROFEED innovation accelerated by COVID-19
The event was organised by the RETROFEED project on 2 December 2020. It showcased the variety of innovative responses to the unanticipated circumstances brought upon industries in 2020. The event included some reflections of the European Commission, followed by a demonstration session of energy audit and related augmented reality. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information provided in this press release. This project has received funding from the European Unions Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 869939. The responsibility for the information and the views set out in this Press release lies entirely with the the authors. The EU Commission isnot responsible for. the information provided by the authors. The European Commission does not own the content of the press release and the authors' comments. The responsibility for this article is solely with the views provided in reference to the information. The European commission is not to the content provided by this release. The article.
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