The future of RAISE is already here: a journey through innovation, technology and science
Imagine a world where scientific research takes shape before your eyes, where technology does not remain confined to laboratories but becomes a tangible tool to explore, protect, and understand the environment around us.
The video “The future of RAISE is already here” takes you on this journey, showcasing projects that combine innovation, participation, and real societal impact. Every scene tells stories of robots, sensors, drones, and artificial intelligence interacting with citizens, students, and researchers, turning science into a vivid and tangible experience.
Spoke 2 leads the way. In the laboratories of the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Foundation in Genoa, the AI-MOKa project observes everyday gestures, like making coffee, using wearable sensors and intelligent algorithms. Here, technology becomes an ally of people, a bridge between research and daily life, demonstrating how innovation can enrich routine activities and support the understanding of human behavior.
From the laboratory to the sea and the land, Spoke 3 brings technology into natural and cultural spaces. The adventure of Be.Ci.S (Outdoor Portofino) unfolds along the coast of Bogliasco, where citizens and enthusiasts, equipped with kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, become scientific explorers, collecting environmental data with easy-to-use tools. In Ligurian vineyards, specialized robots (IIT and Infosolution) move through the rows of vines, refining winter pruning and showing how precision agriculture can make farmers’ work more efficient and sustainable. Drones and robots (UniGe and Infosolution) also enter historic churches, like San Giovanni Battista in Aggio, to survey post-earthquake damage, opening new paths for the protection of cultural heritage. Beneath the sea surface, NEPTUNE™ explores the Portofino Marine Protected Area, collecting images and data that integrate in real time with digital platforms, turning every dive into a precise scientific mission.
Spoke 4 brings robotics closer to people. Spot (UniGe), the quadruped robot, explores ports with agility, creates three-dimensional maps, and allows operators to guide it remotely via virtual reality. At the Genoa Aquarium, humanoid robots Pepper (UniGe) and Alter-Ego (IIT) interact with visitors. They tell the story of coral reefs, unveil the secrets of cetaceans, spark curiosity, and invite audiences to explore interactive digital content, turning each visit into an immersive experience. The Testing Facility (UniGe) completes Spoke 4, offering a safe and versatile space to test drones, robots, and data collection systems, paving the way for future operational applications.
Finally, Spoke 5 opens the doors to active participation. BotBid (UniGe) engages high school students from Liguria and Sassari in seminars, experiments, and hands-on activities, demonstrating how scientific research can become a shared experience, spark curiosity, and promote ecological and digital transition.
The video portrays a dynamic ecosystem, where each project interacts with the others, and technology becomes a concrete experience—from the sea to the land, from laboratories to schools. RAISE does not merely imagine the future: it builds it today, turning science into action and giving everyone the chance to see, understand, and experience innovation firsthand.
