Mobile Research Expedition 2026–2029
3 Years. 40+ Countries. 40+ Languages. One Study.
A scientific field expedition across Europe and Central Asia — with AI-powered marketing, real-time translation, and performance tracking.
The Route
The Route across 40+ Countries
From Austria through Southeast Europe, Western Europe, the Baltics, the Caucasus to Central Asia.
Phase 1: Southeast Europe & Balkans
Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, Greece
AI scene Ljubljana, AI translation: Slovenian, Croatian, Bosnian, Albanian, Greek
Phase 2: Western Europe & Northern Europe
Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Scandinavia
Premium markets, EU AI Act Brussels, Mistral AI Paris, AI hubs Amsterdam/Stockholm/Helsinki
Phase 3: Eastern Europe & Baltics
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria
Estonia = most digitised country in the world. AI translation: 9+ rare languages
Phase 4: Turkey & Caucasus
Turkey (Istanbul, Cappadocia), Georgia, Armenia
Bridge between Europe and Asia, cultural crossroads
Phase 5: Central Asia — Main Focus
Uzbekistan (Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara), Kazakhstan (Almaty, Astana), Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek, Issyk-Kul)
Toughest test: Uzbek, Kazakh, Kyrgyz. Horse culture, steppe horses, nomads
Phase 6: Return
Option A: Russia (Novosibirsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg) → Finland → Austria. Option B: China (Xinjiang → Shanghai)
Final data collection, return and analysis
3-Year Study Program
3 Waves across 40+ Countries
The study is designed as a multi-year expedition program in three waves — with base phases in Austria for analysis and publication.
Wave 1: Europe → Central Asia → Russia
October 2026 – April 2028 (18 months)30+ countries, 30+ languages. Southeast Europe, Western Europe, Baltics, Turkey, Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia.
Base Phase 1: Austria
April – June 2028 (3 months)Data analysis Wave 1, interim report, lectures at universities and conferences, sponsor reporting.
Wave 2: China Expedition
July – December 2028 (4–6 months)Xinjiang → Xi'an → Shanghai → Beijing. 1.4 billion inhabitants, the world's largest consumer market.
Base Phase 2: Austria
January – March 2029 (2–3 months)China data analysis, Wave 3 preparation, sponsor reporting and acquisition.
Wave 3: Arabian Region
Spring 2029 (3–4 months)Jordan → Saudi Arabia → UAE → Oman. Activation ONLY upon geopolitical stabilization.
Conclusion: Final Analysis
Autumn 2029 (3 months)Final publication, lecture series (TEDx, universities, AI conferences), archiving of all data.
Total budget: approx. EUR 735,000 — modular financing possible (Wave 1 can start independently)
The Vehicles
Two Mobile Research Stations
Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 — Sprinter 1
GottfriedFull conversion as living and office vehicle. Mobile headquarters with ergonomic workspace, MacBook Pro 16" M4 Max, external monitor, Starlink internet, sleeping area, bathroom, Thermomix TM7 kitchen, 600W solar, 300Ah LiFePO4.
Mercedes Sprinter 4x4 — Sprinter 2
PeterIDENTICALLY equipped to Sprinter 1. Two identical vehicles mean: double visibility for the conversion sponsor, compatible spare parts, and maximum flexibility.
The Equipment
Technology for 8K and AI
Antigravity A1
360° drone, 8K, under 249g, FPV goggles
Invisible in frame thanks to 360° capture. Minimal regulation worldwide.
HOVERAir X1 PROMAX
2x, 8K, 192g, palm launch, follow speed 42 km/h
One per vehicle. No controller needed, tracking drone for everyday use.
Insta360 X5
360° camera, 8K
Immersive 360° documentation of the entire expedition.
Sony A7C II
2x, Full-Frame 4K60
Primary camera for professional photo and video documentation throughout the expedition.
GoPro Hero 13
2x, Action Cam 5.3K
Rugged action camera for outdoor scenes, horse feeding, and spontaneous shots.
RØDE Wireless PRO + NTG5
Professional Audio Setup
Wireless microphones and shotgun mic for interviews, tastings, and documentation.
MacBook Pro 16" M4 Max
2x, 128GB Unified Memory, 4TB SSD
For 8K/360° video editing and local AI inference on the road.
DJI RS 4 Mini
2x, 3-Axis Gimbal
Professional video stabilization for smooth handheld shots in any situation.
Thermomix TM7
AI Cooking Assistant Cookidoo
Structured nutrition on the road — AI-powered cooking for performance optimization in the Sprinter.
Garmin Fenix 8
2x, 24/7 Performance Tracking
Continuous monitoring of HRV, sleep, activity, and GPS tracking throughout the entire study.
The Research
21 Research Questions across 4 Areas
AI-Powered Marketing
Performance & Health
AI Translation
AI Landscape Europe
AI Translation Study
Real-Time Translation in 40+ Languages
A continuous research strand: AI-powered real-time translators in field trials. From Google Translate Live to DeepL Voice to AI dubbing — tested in real sales situations.
Tools
Tools tested: real-time speech translators, AI subtitling for 360° videos, AI-generated product descriptions, AI dubbing
Metrics
Documented per country: accuracy, customer response, offline capability, dialects, food-specific terminology, trust effect
Languages in Field Testing
Performance & Health
Body and Mind under Expedition Conditions
Sports-medical baseline, ongoing wearable tracking (HRV, sleep, activity), structured nutrition, blood tests every 3–4 months, mobile training.
Sponsoring Categories
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Note on the Route
The Arabian region is temporarily postponed as an expedition zone due to the current geopolitical situation. Existing networks and partnerships are being maintained. A dedicated expedition wave (Wave 3) is planned once the situation stabilizes.
Live Tracker
Follow the Expedition in Real Time
During the expedition, live updates, GPS positions, and expedition reports will be published here.
Available from expedition start