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STAG2025: RAISE presents results and new technologies

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The international conference STAG2025 – Smart Tools and Applications in Computer Graphics brought together in Genoa, on 27–28 November 2025, researchers and professionals engaged in the development of advanced tools for digital modelling, virtual reality, and the analysis of urban forms. The event, organized by the Italian Chapter of Eurographics, offered a lively environment filled with scientific exchanges and presentations of innovative projects.

RAISE took part with a broad and dynamic presence, showcasing contributions that highlighted the maturity of the project and the vitality of its research community. The works presented covered multiple application areas and demonstrated tangible results in inclusive virtual museums, urban digital twins, and geospatial modelling.

The first contribution focused on the poster “Integrating Multi-Modal Solutions for Personalized and Accessible VR Museum Experiences”, presented by Brigida Bonino (CNR-IMATI, Spoke 1) as lead author. Bonino introduced a VR application designed for a virtual museum with enhanced sensory accessibility features. The system demonstrated how immersive technologies can create more inclusive and customizable cultural experiences, addressing diverse needs and strengthening engagement with museum content.

The second contribution shifted the attention to human perception within urban space. With the poster “Metrics and Tools for Geometry-Based Analysis of Urban Scenes from a Human Perception Perspective”, Michela Mortara (CNR-IMATI, Spoke 3) presented tools developed to quantify the visual impact of urban form. Cutruzzulà illustrated an approach that combines geometric analysis, 3D modelling, and principles of perception, offering new opportunities for assessing urban appearance and its implications for people experiencing the city.

STAG2025: RAISE presenta risultati e nuove tecnologie

The third work involved a multidisciplinary team with expertise in digital city modelling. The paper “LiD2LOD: Generating LOD1 Urban Models from Airborne LiDAR”, authored by Tommaso Sorgente, Chiara Romanengo, and Elia Moscoso Thompson (CNR-IMATI, Spoke 1), presented a tool for generating LOD1 urban models from airborne LiDAR data. The contribution marked the first step in a series of tools aimed at building urban digital twins, with a strong focus on geometric quality and reproducible modelling processes.

The fourth contribution addressed geospatial modelling. The paper “A Lightweight Open-Source Tool for Meshing within Geosciences”, developed by Daniela Cabiddu and Simone Pittalunga (Spoke 3), introduced an open-source tool for generating 2D and 3D meshes for geoscientific applications. The system offered a set of features designed to integrate heterogeneous territorial data and produce geospatial models suitable for numerical analyses and simulations.

Beyond the scientific contributions, RAISE supported one of the conference’s keynote lectures thanks to the work of Michela Spagnuolo, who chaired one of the sessions and facilitated the participation of Prof. Mathieu Brédif. His keynote enriched the programme with an advanced perspective on geometric modelling and the use of spatial data within digital infrastructures.

RAISE’s presence at STAG2025 highlighted an active and collaborative project capable of bringing solid scientific content to international venues. The four contributions underscored the breadth of expertise involved and the commitment to developing technologies that support accessible museums, intelligent cities, and reliable digital tools.

Inclusive urban technologies for the city of the future

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Spoke 1 of RAISE took part in the 2025 edition of Genova Smart Week, an event promoted by the Genova Smart City Association and the Municipality of Genoa, with technical support from Clickutility Team.

The initiative gathered experts, institutions and researchers for a national and international discussion on the evolution of smart and sustainable cities. The programme highlighted good practices, ideas and solutions designed to support an urban environment attentive to well-being and quality of life.

On Thursday 20 November, from 14:30 to 17:00, the Salone di Rappresentanza of Palazzo Tursi hosted the workshop “Urban Technologies for Inclusive Engagement”, organised by CNR – IMATI Genoa.

The meeting presented the activities of Spoke 1, which designs and develops technologies, devices and services that promote inclusive access to urban spaces. Spoke 1 proposed a Smart City vision centred on real needs, aiming to enhance everyday life and generate widespread well-being.

Moderator Roberto Malvezzi (CNR – IMATI) opened the session and introduced the speakers. During the workshop, Fabrizio Malfanti and Elia Moscoso-Thomson (CNR – IMATI) illustrated the results achieved in the development of urban technologies and the perspectives guiding their evolution. Their contribution described the principles behind the design of services that respond to the context of use and adapt to the dynamic conditions of urban life.

Alice De Luca (IIT) explored the role of the interactive technological components integrated into the RAISE demonstrators. She showed how these elements interact with the digital twins of individuals and the city, creating personalised experiences. She illustrated the solutions developed for the UrbanTech and SchoolTech demonstrators and explained their impact on mobility and learning in complex environments.

Gualtiero Volpe and Eleonora Ceccaldi (University of Genoa) presented the development and evaluation processes of the demonstrators, highlighting how the teams designed tools capable of integrating into real-life contexts. They shared the results of experiments conducted with citizens, students and educational communities, emphasising the value of a participatory and interdisciplinary approach.

Mauro Migliavacca (University of Genoa) reflected on the impact of these technologies on the territory and on the perspectives that may emerge in the coming years. His contribution underscored the importance of integrating digital innovation with social dynamics to build urban policies that foster inclusion and sustainable development.

Paola Renata Dameri (University of Genoa) concluded with the Seagul case study, an urban dashboard designed to support municipal decision-making. She illustrated how the dashboard collects and analyses data related to quality of life at the district and neighbourhood levels, highlighting differences and critical issues across micro-areas. This approach supports public policies aimed at more targeted and effective interventions centred on people.

The workshop closed with a set of shared reflections from the speakers, who summarised the experience and the perspectives that emerge from the work carried out in recent years.

Roberto Malvezzi described the meeting as a key milestone: “This edition of Smart Week offered an important moment to present the results of Spoke 1 to the city. We completed a three-year journey and shared our work with a community attentive to urban development. Smart Week has accompanied the evolution of the project since the first year, and today we presented a complete vision that opens a new phase dedicated to enhancing results and building future collaborations.”

Alice De Luca also retraced the path taken, focusing on the technologies developed for the RAISE demonstrators: “During Smart Week we presented the technologies created for the RAISE demonstrators. These solutions interact with the digital twins of individuals and the city, offering personalised experiences while navigating the urban environment. We showcased the results achieved in the fields of mobility and education.”

Finally, Paola Renata Dameri emphasised the importance of directing innovation toward people: “We illustrated how technologies and artificial intelligence can support local policies and guide decisions oriented toward citizens’ well-being. The urban dashboard we presented adopts a people-centred approach based on their living conditions. This change in perspective enables the development of a Smart City truly focused on community needs.”

The workshop offered a comprehensive overview of Spoke 1’s contribution to the evolution of future cities. The discussion demonstrated how robotics, artificial intelligence and digital systems already support the design of inclusive urban services. The initiative formed part of a broader programme that, in the 2025 edition, brought together institutions, schools, universities, enterprises and start-ups, fostering an exchange of ideas and in-depth reflection on key themes related to the digital and sustainable transition of cities.

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Puglia Mobility Game brought together research and participation

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The Puglia Mobility Game (PMG) project has completed a pilot phase that involved citizens, public administrations, and researchers in designing new models of sustainable mobility for the Apulia region. Funded through a Cascade Call of RAISE Spoke 1, the initiative combined scientific research, technological innovation, and urban policy, creating a collaborative laboratory connecting universities and local communities.

The project, coordinated by the Laboratory of Applied Economics (LEA) at the University of Bari “Aldo Moro” and led by Professor Angela Stefania Bergantino, engaged the municipalities of Monopoli, Fasano, and Polignano a Mare.

In these three cities – each with a strong tourist vocation and a combined population of over one hundred thousand residents – the activities enabled the testing of new forms of civic participation through gamification.

Developed in collaboration with Pin Bike, a company specializing in smart mobility services, the platform transformed everyday travel behaviors into valuable data for urban planning. Participants took part in a game organized in three modes – inclusive, competitive, and solidarity-based – which rewarded sustainable journeys made by bicycle or by public transport. The points collected translated into individual prizes or donations to non-profit organizations, promoting a mobility model that blends personal well-being, social impact, and environmental respect.

The experimentation phase produced significant results. The data collected described citizens’ mobility habits and provided local administrations with concrete insights to improve their Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans. The experience demonstrated how personal motivation and a sense of community can foster more responsible travel choices and help reduce urban traffic pressure.

The project also involved ISFORT (Institute for Training and Research in Transport), which collaborated in drafting the Operational Guidelines intended for local authorities. By integrating PMG findings with national mobility data, ISFORT contributed to the development of Policy Guidelines designed to inform future territorial strategies. The joint work was shared across several public events, culminating in a final meeting in Bari, attended by institutional representatives, scholars, and sector stakeholders.

he Puglia Mobility Game confirmed the ability of research to generate practical tools for local communities. The University of Bari strengthened its dialogue with policymakers and the urban fabric, offering an example of how data and experimentation can lead to evidence-based public policies.

The participating municipalities expressed their intention to continue the activities that have started with the project and to apply PMG’s results to new sustainable mobility projects. The Guidelines developed will serve as a reference point for other administrations interested in replicating the experience, demonstrating that the collaboration between research, innovation, and civic engagement represents an effective path toward building more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable cities.

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RAISE’s inclusive technologies took the spotlight at Ecomondo 2025

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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

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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.”

Lo Spoke 1 di RAISE premiato alle Città Intelligenti

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Monica Bruzzone (Spoke 1, RAISE) presents at Istat seminar, Genoa | Author: RAISE | Credit: RAISE

“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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SEAGUL platform interface
Authors: Paola Dameri, Monica Bruzzone, Carmine Cerrone, Enrico Puppo, Claudio Mancinelli, Dario Olianas (Spoke 1, UniGe)
Credits: UniGe and RAISE

Finaziato dall'Unione Europea Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca Italia Domani Raise