The PERSEUS project took part in UNIGHT 2026, the European Researchers’ Night in Turin, offering visitors an opportunity to explore how artificial intelligence, three-dimensional modelling and extended reality can contribute to the development of more personalised healthcare solutions. During the event, we presented the intermediate results focused on creating accurate digital representations of chronic wounds and using them to design therapeutic patches tailored to each patient’s specific anatomy and clinical needs.
The workflow includes with the acquisition or generation of high-resolution 3D models of ulcerated areas. These data are then processed to remove noise, align the acquired surfaces and isolate the region of interest. The resulting geometry can be used to generate a precise negative model of the wound area, preserving the details required to design a patch that closely follows the patient’s anatomy. Using computer-aided design tools, the digital model is subsequently transformed into a customised patch. In addition to matching the wound’s shape, the design can include functional elements such as variable-thickness areas, ventilation holes and channels for localised drug delivery. Completing WP3 therefore represents an important step towards the subsequent fabrication of patient-specific patches and their integration into the wider PERSEUS platform.
Alongside the presentation, visitors were invited to take part in an interactive demonstration featuring artificial intelligence and extended reality solutions. Using a Meta Quest 3 headset, participants could experience how geometrical information may be visualised and explored within an immersive environment. The demonstration offered a tangible preview of the project’s intended destination: a workflow in which data analysis, digital modelling and immersive technologies work together to support the design, assessment and future use of personalised solutions. The session also illustrated the role that artificial intelligence can play in analysing image information and supporting data-driven decisions. This work builds also on the knowledge and technical experience developed during the Digital Twin project. That experience on Human Digital Twin provides a valuable foundation for integrating real-world data with virtual representations, interactive simulations and immersive interfaces.
p class=”” style=”text-align: justify;”>Participating in the European Researchers’ Night created an important opportunity to discuss the project with a broad audience and to demonstrate how interdisciplinary research can translate complex digital technologies into accessible, human-centered innovation.
