The Research Lines of the Center are structured into 4 axes.
- Industry, Making and Made in Italy
- Digital Society and Social Innovation
- Cultural Experience
- Health Innovation
Visit the dedicated page for example projects of SDR belonging to each axis.
1. Industry, Making and Made in Italy
The application topics of this Research Line concern experiments for and of innovation processes that involve both production and consumption, enabled by Information Technologies, managed through Design Thinking approaches, and developed using advanced Manufacturing technologies. In particular, the Center focuses on innovation processes for the benefit of industrial sectors of Made in Italy. ⇨
2. Digital Society and Social Innovation
This Research Line includes experiments concerning Social Innovation processes aimed at developing new services that enable users in various sectors of social and collective life. In particular, the Center has focused on topics such as Health-care, Social Inclusion, and Social Awareness. ⇨
3. Cultural Experience
The topics of this Research Line concern experiments on new services and products intended for the enjoyment of cultural content and the promotion of the artistic/cultural heritage of local contexts. In this sense, the Center has launched a specific observatory on the dynamics of use and enhancement of architectural and archaeological contexts. ⇨
4. Health Innovation
This Research Line focuses on experimental research on healthcare products, services, and systems, integrating digital technologies and human-centered design approaches. The Center investigates solutions for care, monitoring, and clinical training, with particular attention to usability, ergonomics, and the interaction between patients, healthcare professionals, and medical technologies in different care contexts. ⇨