RAISE concludes its scientific and technological research initiative by showcasing, through art and culture, the synergy between scientific findings and research processes

At the conclusion of the three-year RAISE initiative—Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment, the Ligurian innovation ecosystem—funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Mission 4, Component 2, Investment 1.5—dedicated to research in robotics and artificial intelligence—is hosting two events that bring together the performing arts, sound research, and the visual arts, transforming data, scientific findings, and research processes into a shared cultural experience. Through art, the trajectories of scientific and technological research become tangible, fostering direct engagement between the scientific community, citizens, and stakeholders.

The events are:

Wednesday, March 25 – 8:00 p.m. | Cinema Corallo
Via Innocenzo IV, 13 – Genova
Documentaries: “Il viaggio del paziente” and “Salto nel futuro”

Friday, March 27 – 8:00 p.m. | Teatro della Gioventù
Via Cesarea, 16 – Genova
Immersive artistic experiences: “In the port/listening session”, “L’utopie du corps”, “Twins” and “The Ocean without us”
Short plays: “Kintsugi”, “Another Beat”, “Specie aliena” and “La prima cosa”

On Wednesday, March 25, at 8:00 p.m., at the Cinema Corallo, RAISE presents an evening dedicated to the cinematic exploration of innovation. The public and stakeholders will attend the screening of two documentaries that will take viewers on a journey through the transformations brought about by robotics and artificial intelligence in contemporary society.

The initiative stems from a collaboration with Circuito Cinema Genova and will offer a gathering where research, culture, and citizenship intersect. The Cinema Corallo auditorium will host a narrative designed to bring the public closer to the technologies developed within the RAISE ecosystem – Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment—through the direct and engaging language of documentary film.

The evening will open with “Il viaggio del paziente,” which emerged from a dialogue among researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals involved in care pathways, and chronicles the evolution of healthcare in the age of artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital technologies. The documentary explores how diagnosis, treatments, and monitoring can be transformed through the integration of intelligent systems, digital models, and connected devices. From AI-supported early diagnosis to digital twin-assisted surgery, robotic rehabilitation, and remote monitoring, an increasingly personalized and accessible form of medicine is emerging. Through testimonials and concrete examples, the narrative highlights the value of collaboration between scientific research and clinical practice. Technology emerges as an ally in the care relationship, helping to strengthen safety, efficacy, and therapeutic continuity. What emerges is a vision in which innovation and humanity move forward together, placing the individual at the center of a more informed, connected, and sustainable healthcare system.

Next up is ““Salto nel futuro,” a documentary that takes viewers on a journey through robotics, artificial intelligence, and 3D modeling from a human-centered perspective. The film focuses on the intersection of humans and technology, exploring needs, expectations, and possibilities. From the history of automatons to contemporary applications, the documentary spans artistic, social, and scientific fields, while also giving voice to children and people with disabilities. Technologies emerge as tools to make cities more inclusive, improve quality of life, and expand access to culture and places. The exploration extends to healthcare, with contributions from patients, medical staff, and researchers, and continues into environmental stewardship, covering marine monitoring, precision agriculture, and inspections of industrial sites. From cities to ports, and on to natural ecosystems, the documentary offers an integrated vision of innovation, in which technology and empathy contribute to building a more accessible, sustainable, and shared future.

“Il viaggio del paziente”: a documentary produced by RAISE – Spoke 2 | Executive production: Twister S.r.l. | Directed by: Simone Valentini | Runtime: 30 minutes
“Salto nel futuro”: a documentary produced by RAISE – Spoke 5 | Directed by: Emilio Suraci | Runtime: 101 minutes

On Friday, March 27, at 8:00 p.m., the Teatro della Gioventù will host the closing night of RAISEmotion, an artistic project born from the intersection of contemporary creativity and scientific research within the RAISE innovation ecosystem – Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment.
The project is developed under the scientific supervision of Marco Faimali, with contributions from the artistic studio Stellare, visual artists Silvia Badalotti and Giuseppe La Spada (curated by Maria Pina Usai), and the theater company La Pozzanghera (curated by Lidia Giannuzzi).

The works presented as part of RAISEmotion translate the ecosystem’s main areas of research into immersive artistic experiences.

Visitors will be able to view the artistic projects developed by Stellare (FiloQ, Ale Bavo, Raffaele Rebaudengo), alongside Giuseppe La Spada and visual artist Silvia Badalotti, curated by Maria Pina Usai. These projects emerge from direct collaboration with researchers from the RAISE ecosystem and sit at the intersection of scientific research, digital culture, and contemporary audiovisual practices. Works such as In the Port / Listening Session, L’Utopie du Corps, Twins, and The Ocean Without Us transform complex data—from port traffic to marine microplastics, urban movements, and digital twin models—into immersive sensory experiences.

Through the Ocean sonification software and the use of algorithmic systems and artificial intelligence, scientific datasets are transformed into sound and visual matter, generating ever-evolving landscapes. Sound, image, and data operate on the same plane, constructing aesthetic devices capable of making often-invisible phenomena perceptible. What emerges is a poetic and critical reflection on the relationships between humans, the environment, and technology. In this dialogue between art and science, the sensory translation of data opens new spaces of awareness and imagination, offering the audience an experience that is both cognitive and emotional.

The creative process follows a dynamic similar to that of research: listening, writing, rehearsals, revision, and the progressive construction of characters and relationships. From this work emerge four short plays written and directed by Lidia Giannuzzi and performed by Domenico Baldini, Roberta De Donatis, Francesco Maria Giacobbe, and Martina Pittaluga, with sound design by Lorenzo Marmorato.

These works are performed by the theater company La Pozzanghera, which has been active for nearly forty years and, as part of RAISEmotion, is developing a process of theatrical research that stems from direct collaboration with researchers from the RAISE ecosystem. Starting with interviews and dialogues with the scientific teams of the various Spokes, the work unfolds as a process that intertwines listening, writing, and experimentation, transforming scientific content into theatrical narrative. Like an investigation, the collected material is reworked into a dramatic form, leaving room for interpretation, imagination, and emotion. The four short plays – Kintsugi, Another Beat, Specie aliena and La prima cosa – address the themes of the inclusive city, health, the port, and the environment. On stage, words, body, and sound construct a dialogue between humans and technology, in which artificial intelligence serves as a tool to support and amplify the human experience. Theater thus becomes a space for the sensitive translation of research, capable of engaging the audience in a shared reflection on the present and the future.

Through these artistic expressions, RAISEmotion invites a collective reflection on the role of technology and artificial intelligence in contemporary society. AI emerges as a tool that complements human capabilities and opens up new avenues for imagination, creativity, and responsibility.

Admission to both events is free while seats last.