Regional project “MEDIA – Museo Emozionale DIgitale multimediale Avanzato” (2022 – ongoing, Regione Valle d’Aosta)
The project aims at fostering cultural activities enhancing the visitor’s experience through the usage of the most innovative digital technologies. 3D scanning, artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) are used to strenghten the visitor’s engagement, which is analyzed using affective computing methodologies. The project involves Politecnico di Torino, Università della Valle d’Aosta and Core Informatica (NetCom Group) in collaboration with Museo dell’Artigianato Valdostano (MAV).
European project “Practical application of 3D technology in medicine and health care” (2021, Central Europe Initiative Know How Exchange Programme – KEP)
The project is based on the potential use of 3D technologies for health applications. The main goal is to transfer additive technologies (3D printing and scanning) and in general the use of three-dimensional data in the medical and healthcare fields. Within this project context, the Politecnico di Torino hold two workshops on 3D modelling and printing for surgery and on maxillofacial prediction techniques.
European project “FARMER4.0 – Farmer teaching and training laboratories” (2018-2020, Erasmus+)
The project aims at developing a training path for agricultural entrepreneurs so that they can approach 3D
University project “3D SURGEERED – Progettazione di un protocollo per la pianificazione preoperatoria tramite la modellazione 3D” (2018-2020, interdisciplinary project)
The project idea is based on the application of the principles of three-dimensional modelling typical of the engineering field in the surgical scenario. Firstly, the 3D models of patients’ faces and skulls are extracted from CTs performed before and after the operation, to study the deviations between pre- and post-operative. These deviations are then used to design, for each type of intervention, a semi-automatic system for simulating facial movements downstream of surgical operations. The design of this protocol will be based on data taken from interventions already performed in the surgery department and in collaboration with the maxillofacial surgery team of the “Molinette” hospital in Turin, in compliance with the rules protecting the personal data of the patients involved.
Regional project “HyEHyPwt – High Efficiency Hybrid Powertrain” (2016 – 2019, Regione Valle d’Aosta)
The research unit activities are focused on the development of innovative engine components and architectures to support the efficiency improvement of hybrid vehicles in term of fuel consumption and emissions reduction at competitive costs. The research framework will include the development of three projects related to the three main hybrid architecture subsystems: 1) systems for energy storage; 2) systems for energy management; 3) systems for energy recovery. Specifically, DIGEP working group’s activities will be focused on energy management. In particular a costumer profiling methodology, based on a user centered approach, will be developed for identifying the hybrid vehicle user driving habits, starting from the engine parameters analysis, in order to support the design of a “smart” energy management strategy.
European project “EVA – A European Entrepreneurship VET Model and Assessment Framework for Ethnic Minorities” (2016-2018, Erasmus+).
University project “SYN DIAG ― Development of a system for 3D face comparison aimed at medically diagnosing rare diseases and syndromes involving face dysmorphisms” of the Alta Scuola Politecnica (ASP) — IX ASP cycle.
The project goal is the development of a method for prenatal diagnosis of rare diseases (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), …). Through the analysis of morphometric parameters obtained from the ultrasound devices, the team developed a geometric formalization of fetus growth deficiency and possible facial disfigurements, in order to support a more reliable and effective diagnosis.
Proof of Concept (PoC) project “SYN DIAG — Quantitative ultrasound scans” (2018, funding of the Politecnico di Torino and Compagnia di San Paolo).
This project idea was born as a sequel of the homonym previous ASP project; it has in common some methodologies but with a different clinical purpose. This project aims at adopting 3D techniques to early diagnose cervical cancer, in particular in terms of quantifying with US the dimensions of the tumor mass.
Regional project “Mechatronic devices for mountain safety (DIMESMONT)” (2013 – 2015, Regione Valle d’Aosta)
The research unit activities are focused on improving the safety of mountain users achieved by developing innovative personal protective equipment. This is obtained through the introduction of innovative solutions used by the mountain-goers, both to enhance security and to realize the devices that can monitor the effectiveness of the equipment. Specifically, DIGEP working group’s activities were focused on supporting the equipment development, adopting appropriate strategies for the identification of product specifications, operational requirements up to the definition of concepts.
Domestic project “MARK VISION – Innovative systems for the automatic identification of semifinished products” (2011-2013, Smart Technologies Call – ToWireless).
The project concerns the study and the development of computer vision solutions for identify manufactured components in the leather industry. The system operates on a large number of configurations and with no significant differentiations. The activity of the Politecnico di Torino working group was the study and implementation of a Pattern Recognition algorithm able to compare the manufacturing components with a previously imported reference models taking also into account the component position and rotation on the handling carpet.
European project “Open-Alps” (2011-2014, Alpine Space Call).
The project concerns the study and development of new strategies to support the competitiveness of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies located in the Alpine space (SMEs). The activity of the Politecnico di Torino working group was focused on product development and in particular on innovation support methods through collaborative development methodologies. The study of open innovation solutions (Open Innovation) aims to support the conceptualization and design phases of the product, which usually are the most “time consuming”, through the enhancement of the company’s know-how and its more effective sharing.