Endava (NYSE ‘DAVA’), the technology-driven business transformation group, whose AI-native approach combines cutting edge technology with deep industry expertise, together with the Research Institute of the University of Bucharest (ICUB), continued their collaboration for the third consecutive year within the Summer School “From Robotics to Archaeology”. Held this summer at the Sultana-Malu Roșu archaeological site in Călărași County, this year’s participants learned from Endava professionals about the responsible use of artificial intelligence in research.
Organized in partnership with “Gheorghe Lazăr” National College, the programme brought together students from the high school, PhD candidates, researchers, and technology specialists, giving them the opportunity to explore how archaeology, robotics, artificial intelligence and digital technologies can complement one another in research.
Endava experts explored with participants why ethics, security and compliance need to be considered throughout the design and use of AI-powered solutions, drawing on Endava’s experience of applying these principles in practice.
“We wanted students to see that responsible AI is not only about what the technology can do, but also about how it is designed, governed and used. We discussed why ethics, security and compliance matter throughout that process and how this thinking connects with Dava.Flow™, Endava’s AI-native engagement lifecycle. Dava.Flow™ embeds AI across how we shape, build and run digital transformation for our clients, bringing governance, traceability and transparency into the delivery lifecycle. Through partnerships with academia and initiatives like this, we want young people to understand both the opportunities AI creates and the responsibility that comes with using it in research and innovation,” said Miron Stratan, Strategic Partnerships Consultant at Endava.
Over the four-day programme, participants explored how modern technologies can enhance traditional research methods. From using robots in archaeological experiments to digitally documenting archaeological sites through 3D scanning, deploying drones equipped with specialized sensors, and analyzing research data, students discovered how technologies developed within the digital sector can open up new opportunities for scientific discovery.
“Reaching the third edition, the initiative demonstrated the value of approaching archaeology as a discipline that benefits from collaboration with robotics, artificial intelligence and the exact sciences. By combining academic knowledge with technological expertise, we created an environment where participants could ask questions, explore, and understand how digital tools, when used responsibly, can transform scientific research,” said Cătălin Lazăr, researcher at the Research Institute of the University of Bucharest and Coordinator of the ArchaeoSciences Platform.
By continuing this partnership, Endava, ICUB, and the “Gheorghe Lazăr” National College reaffirm their commitment to education, research, and technology. The initiative aims to bring students closer to science and innovation while giving practical insight into how digital skills can be applied to address complex questions about the past, present, and future.
