November 24, webinar: Applications of occupational and rehabilitation exoskeletons

The webinar series THE TALK will discuss “Applications of exoskeletons for occupational and rehabilitation purposes” on Monday, November 24, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Exoskeletons are currently one of the most promising technologies in wearable robotics: on the one hand, they promote functional recovery in rehabilitation programs, and on the other, they support human […]

October 13-16, CNR headquarters: ForItAAL 2025 National Forum

From October 13 to 16, 2025, the ForItAAL 2025 National Forum will be held in Rome at the headquarters of the CNR. The 14th Italian Forum of Ambient Assisted Living (ForItAAL 2025) serves as the annual gathering for professionals, companies, end-user organizations, policymakers, research institutions, and Academia.ForItAAL provides a platform for discussing the challenges posed […]

Innovation enters the classroom in Tuscany: robots as tools for learning and research

Robots have entered schools. Prof. Filippo Cavallo and Prof. Laura Fiorini of the University of Florence, in collaboration with Tuscany Health Ecosystem, conducted a project in three Tuscan primary schools involving over 100 children in a unique activity: interaction with anthropomorphic social robots (NAO).. An initiative that demonstrates how robotic technology can be integrated into […]

September 25, webinar: Smart lipid materials for therapy and diagnosis

The September 25th installment of THE TALK webinar series will focus on “Smart lipid materials for therapy and diagnosis,” from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In recent years, the integration of materials science, nanotechnology, and medicine has led to the development of smart materials, which are capable of responding selectively to specific stimuli in the […]

Cardiovascular diseases. Diagnostic and monitoring tools

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Rapid, accurate, and non-invasive diagnostic and monitoring tools are needed: high frame rate ultrasound can make a difference. We discussed this topic in the July 2 edition of Caffè con THE with Marco Crocco, System Technical Leader at Esaote, and Connlis Ventura, Product Development Specialist at […]