This chapter provides the reader with the relevant technical-scientific background as well as existing related products and research, also known as the state of the art, in the field(s) of the project.

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Provide here all relevant concepts related to the topic(s) of the project

Search, select and describe related commercial solutions

Search, select and describe related research projects

Compare selected products and projects considering the requirements of your own solution

Provide here the conclusions of this chapter and make the bridge to the next chapter.

Based on this study of the state of the art, the team decided to adopt the following <specify here the architecture, technique(s), material(s), component(s)> because <specify here the technical/scientific reasons>.