IDSIA USI-SUPSI wins the ’Dalle Molle Award for the Quality of Life Label’ for an innovative autonomous mobility project

The research group in Trustworthy Autonomous Systems at the Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA USI-SUPSI) has won the "Dalle Molle Award for the Quality of Life Label", first prize in the Dalle Molle Competition for a pioneering The ceremony took place on 15 November at the East Campus Lugano.

The winning project, led by Francesco Flammini with the support of Alessandro Antonucci , Jerome Guzzi , Franca Corradini and Carlo Grigioni , aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with reduced mobility. By integrating advanced artificial intelligence technologies, the

During the prize-giving ceremony, which took place in the aula polivalente of the East Campus in Lugano-Viganello, the jury emphasised the excellence of the This initiative represents a significant milestone for IDSIA, confirming its commitment and excellence in developing innovative solutions to overcome barriers and promote full social inclusion. The award, which follows IDSIA’s recognition in 2023 for the REMIT

The ceremony kicked off with a lecture by Alessandro Facchini of IDSIA USI-SUPSI on the ethical and epistemological issues of machine learning, followed by a presentation of the Dalle Molle Foundation by its President, Jean-Pierre Rausis. Afterwards, Prof. Rolf Ingold , President of the Jury, introduced the winning projects, explaining the competition’s evaluation criteria: innovation, originality, social impact and compliance with ethical principles. Among the approved projects were Nano Aid, for large-scale water purification, and a serious game for preventing violence among young people.

In line with the Dalle Molle Foundation’s objective of promoting projects capable of improving the quality of life through science and technology, the Dalle Molle Award for the Quality of Life Label is awarded annually to projects that integrate innovation and social responsibility. This year’s ceremony, broadcast in full, allowed the public to learn about initiatives that put technology at the service of society.