On Thursday, October 30, 2025, the Genova Blue District hosted a new event in the AperiRAISE series – the scientific aperitifs organized by RAISE as part of the 2025 Genoa Science Festival.
The evening, titled “The Language of Human Movement: Decoding It with AI and Technology”, transformed the convivial atmosphere of an aperitif into an engaging conversation between research, innovation, and everyday curiosity.
A full audience gathered to explore how neuroscience, sports, rehabilitation, and artificial intelligence converge in the fascinating and ever-evolving field of human movement.
Leading the discussion were Maura Casadio, Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Genoa, and Matteo Moro, researcher in Computer Science at the same university and member of the MaLGa Center.
The speakers explained how, for decades, studying human motion required complex laboratory setups – body markers, infrared cameras, and controlled environments. These tools offered precision, but also distanced research from the natural flow of everyday movement. Today, advances in computer vision and artificial intelligence have radically changed this paradigm. Simple videos — even those recorded with a smartphone – can now accurately reconstruct a person’s posture and motion, without invasive sensors or laboratory constraints.
During the evening, Casadio and Moro illustrated how these technologies have already entered clinical practice and applied research – from gait analysis to the assessment of preterm infants’ movements, and even to supporting doctors in distinguishing between epileptic seizures and parasomnias. Through concrete examples, they demonstrated how algorithms and data help us better understand the body and brain, improve rehabilitation pathways, and provide innovative tools to healthcare professionals.
The event offered participants a fresh way to experience science – with the openness and ease of a friendly conversation. Between a glass of wine and a question, the audience discovered how cutting-edge research can be shared in an accessible, yet rigorous and profoundly human way.
At the end of the evening, the speakers reflected: “We were delighted to take part in a scientific aperitif within the RAISE project, with a presentation on ‘The Language of Human Movement: Decoding It with AI and Technology.’ It was a special opportunity to share our research in an informal and engaging context, where the audience showed genuine curiosity and interest. The questions and reflections that emerged offered us new perspectives on the impact and future directions of our work. We are very happy to have had the chance to engage directly with people interested in artificial intelligence and human movement.”
The evening ended with warm applause and many thought-provoking insights – on how gesture, posture, and movement form a universal language that science is now able to decode, offering a deeper and more tangible vision of the relationship between humans and technology.
Once again, AperiRAISE proved the power of an approach that blends science communication, conviviality, and innovation. Bringing science out of laboratories and into everyday life means not only sharing results, but also building awareness and trust in the potential of technologies developed within our community.
