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RAISE’s inclusive technologies took the spotlight at Ecomondo 2025

Posted on 11 November 202511 November 2025 by admin

From November 4 to 7, 2025, the Rimini Expo Centre hosted the 28th edition of Ecomondo – The Green Technology Expo, Europe’s leading event dedicated to ecological transition and the circular economy.

In this context, Lorenzo Landolfi, senior researcher at the Unit for Visually Impaired People (UVIP) of the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), represented RAISE Spoke 1 during the “Enabling Technologies” session, part of the Smart Circular Cities conference – Intelligent technologies to address the challenges of circular transition in urban environments.

Landolfi’s talk highlighted UVIP’s contribution to RAISE Spoke 1, focusing on digital and inclusive solutions for the cities of the future. He presented the results of the research carried out within RAISE, introducing an innovative vision of the smart city – one where each citizen interacts with their own digital twin and with that of the city, creating a network of information capable of enhancing the accessibility and usability of urban spaces. This approach positions technology as a means to redesign urban experiences, making them more inclusive, adaptive, and centered on individual needs.

RAISE’s participation in Ecomondo offered a valuable opportunity to engage with the international scientific and industrial community committed to ecological transition. The event fostered dialogue among key players in green innovation, encouraging the creation of new synergies and the exchange of experiences on crucial issues such as sustainable mobility, resource management, circular economy, and social inclusion.

Within the Smart Circular Cities conference, the session on enabling technologies demonstrated how the integration of scientific research and technological innovation can transform cities into dynamic and sustainable ecosystems. Ecomondo 2025 reaffirmed its position as a benchmark for the green economy and for research applied to sustainability.

With more than twenty-eight years of history, Ecomondo has established itself as an international platform for collaboration among companies, start-ups, research centers, and policymakers united by a shared vision: building a future founded on knowledge, cooperation, and responsible innovation.

The participation of Spoke 1 at Ecomondo 2025 emphasized the central role of technology as a driver of inclusion and sustainable urban transformation, placing people at the heart of innovation. A tangible contribution to the creation of smarter, more accessible, and more sustainable cities, where diversity becomes a key resource for collective growth.

RAISE Spoke 1 awarded at the Smart Cities General Assembly

Posted on 27 October 202527 October 2025 by admin

On October 20–21, 2025, the Altinate San Gaetano Cultural Center in Padua hosted the sixth edition of the Smart Cities General Assembly, Italy’s leading event dedicated to digital innovation, urban transition, and technologies for quality of life.

Within this framework, RAISE – Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment took part as an official partner, presenting to the public the research results and future perspectives of Spoke 1, focused on applying robotics and artificial intelligence to promote the inclusive engagement of citizens in urban and regional contexts.

The event, promoted by the City Vision community and organized by Blum!, brought together over a thousand representatives from institutions, academia, and industry to discuss key topics such as urban data governance, citizens’ health, smart mobility, environmental sustainability, and participatory planning.

Over the two days, the RAISE team participated in two thematic round tables – organized in collaboration with CNR and the University of Genoa – and presented two public pitches in the Agorà space of the Innovation District, during the session “New Cities and New Citizens.”

The first pitch illustrated the research pathway of Spoke 1, while the second focused on Seagul, the tool developed by the University of Genoa within Spoke 1 to support urban planning through integrated analyses and interpretative models of the city.

The first presentation highlighted Spoke 1’s distinctive approach: connecting the socio-economic progress of cities with their ability to consider the needs and specific characteristics of all citizens, with the goal of developing services and policies that genuinely enhance everyone’s quality of life.

Within the Innovation District, the RAISE stand served as a meeting point for public administrations, companies, researchers, and citizens interested in learning more about the project’s activities. Numerous one-to-one exchanges fostered new collaborations and the sharing of sustainable innovation practices.

A particularly meaningful acknowledgment crowned RAISE’s participation: the City Vision 2025 “Good Practices Award” committee granted Spoke 1 a Special Mention as a “Good Practice.”

The project was recognized as an exemplary initiative to be shared among public administrations and enterprises committed to the intelligent transformation of territories. With this award, Spoke 1 joined the national selection of outstanding experiences that City Vision promotes through its platform and communication channels.

During the award ceremony, Michela Spagnuolo, Leader of Spoke 1, stated: “Receiving this award has been an emotional moment, one that honors the tremendous effort made by the RAISE consortium throughout the project. It also confirms the growing interest in the results achieved by Spoke 1 within the City Vision community, today perhaps the most important space in Italy for fostering smart innovation in both large and small cities.”

The presence of RAISE at the Smart Cities General Assembly, together with this recognition, reaffirmed the project’s role as a true laboratory of innovation and collaboration among research, institutions, and industry – a further step toward smarter, more inclusive, and sustainable cities, where technology serves the collective well-being.

With the ARTECOM project, within Spoke 1, young people become co-creators of an interactive artwork

Posted on 13 October 202513 October 2025 by admin

Throughout the day of September 26, at the Parco del Castello in L’Aquila, the project ARTECOM – ARt, TEchnology and COMmunity: digital installations for the inclusive enjoyment of the city’s cultural heritage was presented through a practical demonstration and a theoretical illustration of its results.

The event was part of the “Pop-up della Ricerca” (“Research Pop-ups”), in which the University of L’Aquila, together with the “A. Casella” Conservatory and the University of Teramo, as partners and collaborators, showcased-through tools, images, and interactive demonstrations—the products and activities of various research groups. The initiative spans a wide range of scientific and cultural disciplines, addressing both adults and children.

ARTECOM aims to serve as an inclusive bridge between art, memory, generations, identity, territory, and innovation. The project was conceived with the goal of making art accessible to everyone, freely and inclusively, using it as an educational and formative tool, particularly for young people. It is set within the broader context of the urban and cultural reconstruction of L’Aquila, offering young generations a creative space where cultural heritage interacts with digital languages.

At the heart of the initiative lies an interactive technological demonstrator that combines art, music, and artificial intelligence to create an immersive and personalized experience.

The installation employs sensors, images, sounds, and projections that transform in real time based on the visitor’s characteristics, resulting in a dynamic and participatory artistic environment.

The composers from the “A. Casella” Conservatory created five soundscapes, based on environmental recordings from L’Aquila and inspired by different personality traits. Through direct interaction, young participants become co-creators of the artistic work. Each gesture, sound, or movement contributes to building a collective narrative, in which art becomes a means of expression, growth, and inclusion.

The process culminated in a public collective performance, where the entire community took part in a shared artistic experience. In this way, ARTECOM, within the framework of Spoke 1 of RAISE, fully achieves its mission as a bridge between past and future, between individuals and the community, enhancing cultural heritage through technological innovation and creative expression.

The ARTECOM project is led by the University of L’Aquila (UNIVAQ), with partners: the “A. Casella” Conservatory of L’Aquila and the University of Teramo, and collaborations with CUEIM – University Consortium for Industrial and Managerial Economics, and Cykel – Web Agency & ICT Consulting.

ARTECOM – ARt, TEchnology and COMmunity: digital installations for the inclusive enjoyment of the city’s cultural heritage is funded under the “Public Call for the Selection of Project Proposals Submitted by Public Universities and Research Institutions Located in the Southern Regions for Research, Development, and Experimentation Activities in the Fields of Interest of the RAISE Ecosystem – Robotics and AI for Socioeconomic Empowerment”, issued by Spoke 1 as part of the objectives of the RAISE Innovation Ecosystem Research Program, funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU, under PNRR MUR – M4C2 – Investment 1.5.

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Inclusive mobility and data: RAISE – Spoke 1 at AFF25

Posted on 2 October 20252 October 2025 by admin

RAISE – Spoke 1 took part in Accessibility for Future 2025 (AFF25), held in Udine from September 18 to 20, bringing its contribution on the themes of accessible and inclusive mobility.

Roberto Malvezzi (CNR) represented Spoke 1 in the panel “Enabling tools for smart mobility projects: rediscovering the value of data”, within the event “Connective intelligence: how ideas redesign territories”. His intervention highlighted how data can serve as enabling tools for designing smart mobility solutions that enhance people’s autonomy and strengthen their active participation in social life.

The panel discussion addressed the current frontiers of research on data and smart mobility, and how results can be quickly transferred into urban governance. The role of artificial intelligence in processing big data emerged as a key factor for reshaping mobility models with a more inclusive and equitable perspective. The conversation also looked ahead to the future, imagining urban mobility in 2035: a scenario where data-driven innovations could profoundly transform citizens’ daily lives by improving accessibility and quality of life.

Spoke 1’s contribution focused on the importance of considering mobility not only from a technical standpoint but also by addressing social and organizational dimensions. This perspective underlined how research can generate tangible impacts in people’s lives by promoting solutions that respond to real needs for inclusion and participation.

In addition to the panel, on September 18 and 19 Spoke 1 was also present with a booth in the exhibition area. The space provided an opportunity for information exchange, showcasing ongoing research activities and fostering dialogue with institutions, companies, industry professionals, associations, and citizens. The strong interest confirmed the importance of building collaborative ecosystems where science engages with society to transform technological innovation into shared value.

Accessibility for Future 2025 has established itself as an international platform of reference for those working on accessibility, innovation, and inclusion. Launched in Udine in 2024, the event expanded in 2025, becoming a landmark gathering that combines business, training, culture, sport, and entertainment in a single program. Organized by Willeasy Srl and IO CI VADO APS, the festival offered a meeting ground where ideas, experiences, and practices contributed to turning accessibility into a real driver of change.

RAISE – Spoke 1’s participation in AFF25 reaffirmed the project’s commitment to promoting mobility as a fundamental right and as an essential component of a fairer and more inclusive future

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Mobility for all: Spoke 1 at Palazzo Tursi

Posted on 19 September 202519 September 2025 by admin

On September 17, 2025, the Salone di Rappresentanza of Palazzo Tursi in Genoa hosted the event “From Europe to Genoa”, organized as part of the European Mobility Week 2025. Spoke 1 of RAISE took part in the initiative, represented by Fabrizio Malfanti, technologist at CNR-IMATI, who presented the research activities dedicated to the development of solutions for inclusive, safe, and sustainable urban mobility.

In his talk, Malfanti highlighted the results achieved by Spoke 1, emphasizing the approach that combines scientific research, technological innovation, and the real needs of citizens. He described the Living Labs as essential tools for identifying community requirements and transforming them into design guidelines. On this foundation, Spoke 1 developed its technological architecture, designed to merge social demands with the potential of cutting-edge technologies.

The presentation included an in-depth overview of the mobility demonstrator, now in its final testing phase. This system offered a tangible example of how research can generate solutions that improve accessibility, reduce physical and social barriers, and enhance the quality of life in complex urban environments. Malfanti also provided insights into the technologies currently under testing, outlining possible future scenarios ranging from personalized assistance and intelligent mobility to the sustainable management of urban spaces.

The meeting created an opportunity for dialogue between designers, planners, and public authorities, aiming to strengthen collaborative networks and promote a shared vision of mobility. Within this context, Spoke 1 delivered a significant contribution, demonstrating the value of interdisciplinary research and the ability to transform scientific results into operational practices for the benefit of communities.

The European Mobility Week, now in its 25th edition, reaffirmed its role as an international platform for promoting virtuous models. The theme chosen for 2025, “Mobility for All”, guided the initiatives organized in many European cities, including Genoa.

The local program engaged schools, associations, operators, and citizens with a wide range of activities: home-to-school walking routes through Pedibus, debates on road safety and cycling, bicycle repair and road education workshops, temporary transformations of urban spaces into meeting places, inclusive walks, sports events, and outdoor social activities.

Through its participation in this event, Spoke 1 of RAISE confirmed its commitment to fostering urban mobility that is more accessible and attentive to collective needs. The presence at Palazzo Tursi demonstrated the willingness to translate research into concrete tools capable of impacting people’s daily lives and contributing to the creation of more livable cities.

With this contribution, RAISE reaffirmed the importance of cooperation among science, institutions, and citizens as a necessary condition for designing innovative and forward-looking solutions.

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RAISE: review and future prospects at IAS 19

Posted on 15 July 202515 July 2025 by admin

During the 19th edition of the International Conference on Intelligent Autonomous Systems (IAS 19), Michela Spagnuolo, leader of RAISE’s Spoke 1, presented the evolution and key outcomes of the Ligurian innovation ecosystem, illustrating the project from its inception to its current stage of maturity. The presentation provided an opportunity to share reflections on the results achieved, the challenges faced, and the future trajectories of the program.

Since its launch, RAISE has aimed to strengthen the competitiveness of the Ligurian region by fostering deep integration between scientific research, technology transfer, and social impact. The synergy among public research institutions, universities, companies, and hospitals has enabled the creation of a robust and innovation-driven project infrastructure, generating measurable benefits both scientifically and economically.

Spagnuolo highlighted that in less than three years, RAISE has activated 295 research positions, with an average age of 34 and a significant international presence (18% from 22 foreign countries). Women make up 43% of the recruited personnel, demonstrating a concrete commitment to equity and inclusivity. The ecosystem has also developed 172 innovative technological solutions, many of which have already undergone validation and applied study in sectors ranging from robotics to digital health.

Among the most significant results, the launch of 11 new clinical studies was emphasized, 4 of which have already been presented to ethics committees, with another 4 in the operational startup phase. At the same time, numerous training and outreach initiatives were developed: over 3,300 people participated in training and update programs, including university students, researchers, and public administration staff.

The cascading call mechanism proved particularly effective, enabling the activation of projects aligned with RAISE’s objectives even by entities outside the ecosystem, especially in Southern Italy. Five calls were launched to finance experimental projects complementary to the activities of individual spokes, thus contributing to a wider dissemination of the program’s impact across the national territory.

In her speech, Michela Spagnuolo also outlined a future outlook, emphasizing the intention to continue the work through paths of technological consolidation, prototype industrialization, and internationalization of the developed solutions: “The RAISE project has achieved promising results, even in highly multidisciplinary fields where the integration of AI and robotics can truly make a difference. However, three years are too few to reach full technological maturity, especially for solutions born from RAISE: now it is necessary to consolidate and develop what has been done, to complete the innovation and transformation effort that RAISE has aimed to bring to the region.”

The IAS 19 conference, dedicated this year to the theme “Ethical, Responsible, and Inclusive Robotics”, provided an ideal setting to reaffirm the relevance and strategic coherence of the RAISE ecosystem with the main global challenges related to sustainability, digital transformation, and responsible technological progress.

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SEAGUL platform, developed in the context of Spoke 1, was presented at the ISTAT workshop, organized in collaboration with the Municipality of Genoa

Posted on 11 July 202511 July 2025 by admin

The SEAGUL (Socio-Economic Empowerment of Urban Landscape) platform, an innovative digital tool designed to support the decisions of policymakers and technicians working to build smart and inclusive cities, was presented on July 8th during a seminar organized by ISTAT in collaboration with the Municipality of Genoa.

The prototype, developed as part of Spoke 1 of the RAISE (Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment) project, was presented by Monica Bruzzone, a researcher at the University of Genoa, during the meeting entitled “The Socio-Economic Conditions of Cities and Their Suburbs. Data and Cartograms of the Municipality of Genoa.”

The platform’s name—which means “seagull” in English—symbolically evokes a bird’s-eye view of the city, encompassing it as a whole but also capable of delving into the details of individual neighborhoods.

SEAGUL is an advanced digital service that leverages sub-municipal data to measure, monitor, and manage urban complexity, with a focus on social inclusion and economic development.

La piattaforma SEAGUL (Socio Economic Empowerment of Urban Landscape) sviluppata all’interno di Spoke 1 al workshop organizzato da Istat in collaborazione con Comune di Genova — SEAGUL platform interface | Authors: Paola Dameri, Monica Bruzzone, Carmine Cerrone, Enrico Puppo, Claudio Mancinelli, Dario Olianas (Spoke 1, UniGe) | Credits: UniGe and RAISE

“SEAGUL was created to offer a concrete, everyday tool to city leaders,” explained Bruzzone. “Thanks to the integration of verified, accurate public data and an intuitive interface based on info-visualization techniques, the platform allows for a dynamic and customizable understanding of the territory, supporting data-driven strategies aimed at combating inequalities.”

The technological core of the platform was developed by the UniGe team involved in WP5 of Spoke 1: Paola Dameri and Monica Bruzzone, with the collaboration of Carmine Cerrone of the DIEC Department, along with Enrico Puppo, Claudio Mancinelli, and Dario Olianas of the DIBRIS Department.

The multilevel framework on which SEAGUL is based collects data relating to people, services, and the territory, organizing it to provide a dynamic and interactive snapshot of the city.

Currently available in a prototype version for the city of Genoa, SEAGUL allows users to query indicators and datasets through graphical visualizations designed to facilitate interpretation, even by non-expert users.

“Our contribution fits perfectly with the mission of the RAISE ecosystem,” Bruzzone concluded, “to put technology at the service of communities, to build smarter, more resilient, and more inclusive cities.”

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ARTECOM: immersive urban soundscapes and personalized music creation to engage youth in the smart city

Posted on 9 June 202510 June 2025 by admin

The ARTECOM project – ARt, TEchnology and COMmunity: digital installations for inclusive access to the city’s cultural heritage – is affiliated with Spoke 1 and focuses on culture within the smart city. Its goal is to promote the enjoyment of art in an educational, free, and inclusive manner, through the use of urban technologies integrated into the fabric of the city of L’Aquila. These consist of digital installations based on Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The project involves a multidisciplinary team comprising computer, telecommunications, and automation engineers, architects, psychologists, music composers, and economists.

The first challenge of ARTECOM was to identify an effective communication channel that, by leveraging each expert’s specific domain knowledge, would enable the achievement of all project objectives with high quality standards.

The primary target audience is adolescents. Adolescence is a particularly sensitive period during which the beneficial effects of art – especially music creation – can have a strong impact, promoting active involvement as well as the development of personality and creativity. Among various music genres, the electroacoustic genre – though niche – appears to be the most effective in stimulating active engagement, thanks to its unique characteristics, such as the combination of acoustic and electronic sounds.

To this end, a state-of-the-art analysis was conducted to understand what tools are currently available to adolescents interested in exploring electroacoustic music creation.

A sample group of adolescents from L’Aquila with no formal music education was selected. This group was classified based on the results of a well-known psychological test grounded in the Big Five personality theory, which investigates five fundamental traits,

The results were analyzed using user-centred design methods, namely Personas & Scenarios, leading to an ideal profiling of five types of end users.

Based on this profiling, expert music composers from the “A. Casella” Conservatory of L’Aquila created five distinct immersive, dynamic, and personalized soundscapes capable of narrating urban complexity through sound.

The electroacoustic tracks were created using specific parameters derived from recordings made directly in the city of L’Aquila. The use of urban sounds helps build an intangible dialogue between the installation and the listener, evoking emotions and social dynamics.

The result was presented during the demonstration session (DEMO) dedicated to cascade funding calls related to the themes of Spoke 1 (plenary meeting in Genoa, March 31–April 1). It consisted of an interactive prototype for interfacing and personalized sound production by individual users. This prototype enables both personalized sound experiences and the collection of data useful for training the AI algorithm.

Personalization is a key concept in the ARTECOM project. Thanks to AI’s adaptive capabilities, user profiling is combined with immersive soundscapes: the algorithm suggests an optimal set of parameters that each user can modify to create their own musical composition.

Once the “ARTECOM box” has been field-tested through empirical trials, its contents can be easily adapted based on goals and context of use, thus opening the possibility for the project to expand to other cities in the Abruzzo region and, more generally, throughout central, northern, and southern Italy.

The ARTECOM project is led by the University of L’Aquila (UNIVAQ), Partners: Conservatory A. Casella dell’Aquila; University of Teramo, Collaborations: CUEIM – University Consortium of Industrial and Managerial Economics; Cykel -Web Agency & ICT Consulting.

ARTECOM – ARt, TEchnology and COMmunity: digital installations for the inclusive use of the city’s cultural heritage (CUP E13C24001110006) is funded under the call “Public notice for the selection of project proposals presented by public universities and public research bodies located in the regions of southern italy for the implementation of research, development and experimentation activities in the areas of interest of the RAISE Ecosystem – Robotics and AI for Socio-economic Empowerment”, published by SPOKE 1 as part of the pursuit of the objectives of the RAISE Innovation Ecosystem Research Programme funded by the European Union – Next Generation EU using PNRR MUR – M4C2 – Investment 1.5 funds.

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Notify me, guide me, amaze me: GIANO App features for your smart city

Posted on 30 May 20254 June 2025 by admin

GIANO, the “recommendation” system for a more accessible and inclusive city, based on the citizen’s digital twin, was presented in April during two days dedicated to the Spoke 1 of RAISE in Genoa, at Palazzo Tursi.

In this context, the recommendation consists in sending personalized suggestions, adapted to the characteristics and preferences of citizens, to optimize the experience and use of urban services.

The event, which saw the participation of all the projects within this spoke, coordinated by Michela Spagnuolo (CNR-IMATI), was a valuable moment of discussion on how technology can improve the quality of life in cities, making them more accessible, safe and inclusive for every person, with and without disabilities.

Thanks to the interventions of the participants, the Giano team collected interesting ideas to strengthen the approach and optimize the personalized suggestion model.

In the GIANO app, available for iOS and Android, a dashboard shows wellness indicators and useful suggestions, allowing access to the various functions:
– Notify me: provides personalized information on wellness and cities;
– Guide Me: guides you to the service that best suits your needs;
– Surprise me: suggests city events tailored to you.

Avvisami, accompagnami, stupiscimi: le funzionalità dell'app GIANO per la tua città smart — Team di GIANO a Genova, Seminario di Spoke 1 | Autore: Elisa Bruzzo (GIANO, Spoke 1) | Crediti: Progetto GIANO e RAISE

The GIANO app is currently in the testing phase and is available only to a selected group of users.

A key aspect of the project is the interaction between biopsychosocial and urban data, which allows, in a single application, to offer targeted suggestions for wellness, mobility and active participation in city life.

The integration of the digital model of the city with that of the citizen is one of the main themes of Spoke 1, to which GIANO is affiliated.

The project GIANO app is one of the winners of the cascade call for Industrial Research and Experimental Development projects in the domains of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, promoted by Spoke 5.

The GIANO consortium is composed of Nextage srl (leader), Fondazione David Chiossone, T-Bridge and Stackhouse.

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The RAISE U-VIP Team at RomeCup 2025: technological innovation in the service of well-being and inclusion

Posted on 14 May 202514 May 2025 by admin

On May 7th and 8th, 2025, the RAISE U-VIP team – part of the IIT research line coordinated by Monica Gori and affiliated with Spoke 1 of RAISE – took part in the 18th edition of the RomeCup, an annual event promoted by the Fondazione Mondo Digitale and hosted at Roma Tre University.

The event, a national reference point in the field of technological and educational innovation, brought together schools, universities, research centers, companies, and institutions, centering the dialogue between human and artificial intelligence for the holistic well-being of individuals and communities.

RomeCup 2025, titled “What’s next? Human and Artificial Intelligence. Challenges for Holistic Well-being”, was a strategic opportunity for exchange, experimentation, and dissemination of the most advanced technological solutions in robotics, artificial intelligence, and applied sciences, with the goal of promoting inclusive and sustainable innovation.

Within the exhibition area dedicated to research projects, the RAISE U-VIP team set up a booth to present some of the technologies developed within the project, aimed at supporting vulnerability and improving quality of life through high social impact solutions.

During the event, researchers presented three innovative tools to the public, the result of multidisciplinary research and collaboration among computer scientists, engineers, neuroscience experts, and rehabilitation professionals:
– Realter is a mixed reality simulation technology designed to replicate various low-vision conditions. The tool is intended both for oculomotor research and for training operators involved in visual rehabilitation, and can be useful to support teachers and care workers in understanding the effects of visual impairments.
– Insegno is a web platform designed to promote the school inclusion of deaf students. The system is designed for both group use in classrooms and individual use as a personalized study and support tool. With careful attention to communicative and educational needs, the platform serves as a valuable resource for teachers and students, in line with accessibility principles.
– AntiFoG, finally, is a wearable device developed in the form of a smartwatch, capable of intervening during episodes of Freezing of Gait (FoG), a common motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease. The system detects the onset of the motor block and activates specific stimulation to help resume movement, thus contributing to improving the patient’s autonomy and safety.

Participation in RomeCup represented an important opportunity for scientific outreach and dialogue with students, professionals, and citizens, strengthening the link between research, innovation, and social impact.

The RAISE U-VIP team’s commitment is part of a broader effort to enhance enabling technologies as tools for empowerment, inclusion, and sustainable growth.