Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS focuses on assistive information and communication solutions. It conducts research and offers services in areas such as human-centered design, intelligent systems, and connected technologies.

Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS

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Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS | 10,447 followers on LinkedIn. Proposing Futures, Impacting Lives | The first Fraunhofer research centre in Portugal – the Research Center for Assistive Information and Communication Solutions (Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS) – is located in Porto and was born in 2009 following a partnership between the Fraunhofer Society (Fraunhofer Gesellschaft), the Foundation for Science and Technology and the University of Porto.

With a client portfolio from a broad range of areas, such as health, agriculture, retail or energy, Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS has consolidated competences in Human-Centred Design, Artificial Intelligence and Cyber-physical systems.

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Rui Nuno Castro

The digital health landscape is rapidly evolving, and at FhP-AICOS, we’re setting the pace with cutting-edge, decentralized health technologies. By harnessing the power of AI, advanced decision-support systems, and cyber-physical systems, we’re focused on delivering scalable technologies that address the practical needs of healthcare providers and patients. Our latest newsletter showcases how we’re at the forefront of creating innovative, data-driven tools that enhance clinical decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and extend healthcare access far beyond traditional settings. From disease prevention to remote patient management, our commitment is to building a more connected, efficient, and patient-centric healthcare ecosystem. Read about the success of our Clinical Wound Support initiative and discover how we’re turning visionary ideas into practical solutions. #DigitalHealth #AI #healthcare #DecisionSupport

Thursdays With Science is back in Lisbon! We’re thrilled to welcome Marta Marques , an expert in Behavioral Science and Health Promotion, for an open session on "Development of Effective Digital Health Behaviour Change Interventions: The Behaviour Change Intervention Ontology". Dr. Marta Marques will share her insights into enhancing behaviour change research through innovative classification systems and digital interventions. Don’t miss this chance to learn from her experience in developing evidence-based strategies for diverse health behaviours and populations. Spread the word and see you there! Tomorrow, November 14, at 2pm (Local time), at our premises in Lisbon and online. Register at https://lnkd.in/dNzvDchY . Universidade Nova de Lisboa , UCL Centre for Behaviour Change #ThursdaysWithScience #TwS #HealthInnovation #DigitalHealth

Join HCDWeek@AICOS and dive into "Design Research in the Making"! From November 25 to 29, join us at Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS in Porto for HCDWeek@AICOS, a week-long celebration dedicated to exploring the power of human-centered design. With the theme "Design Research in the Making," this event offers a unique opportunity to dive into innovative design approaches, accessible technology, ethical considerations, and much more. You'll have the chance to meet inspiring speakers, participate in hands-on workshops, and gain fresh insights into the future of design research. The week kicks off with a welcome tour, a meet & greet, and an inspiring keynote by Graham Pullin , who will share his expertise on designing with, rather than simply for, people with disabilities. As the week progresses, dive into Carla Gomes' work on making VR accessible for low-vision users, followed by a practical session with Isabella Barbosa Silva on creating inclusive, accessible web designs. Midweek, discover how the AUTONOMOUS project leverages digital solutions to support dementia care ( Ana Vasconcelos ), and join Ana Correia de Barros and Inês Silva as they guide participants through speculative design exercises, exploring how future technology can foster wellbeing and resilience. Martin Kruse will also join us to lead a session on “Introducing Foresight”. On the final days, gain insights into explainable AI research for medical imaging, explore value-driven healthcare design, and find out more about “Design for Impact: Communicating the Unknown” with Marta Correia . And that's just a few examples, because there are more! This is an unmissable opportunity to connect with thought leaders, engage with cutting-edge research, and push the boundaries of what human-centred design can achieve. Explore the full program and register today to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dbrHsHxg . We look forward to seeing you at AICOS' premises in Porto! #HCDWeek #HumanCentredDesign #HCD #InclusiveDesign #AccessibleTechnology #DesignApproaches

Today at the DIGICOM 2024 in Barcelos, researcher Isabella Barbosa Silva is presenting the paper “Digitalisation of Maintenance Work in Cleanrooms: User Research Insights for Interaction Design.” In the context of the Microelectronics project for a semiconductor factory, this research focused on designing a digital tool tailored for maintenance workers operating in extreme environments like cleanrooms. By adopting a human-centred design (HCD) approach, the team explored workflows, existing technologies, and conducted interviews to uncover valuable insights. The findings reveal core features for improved interaction design and highlight key challenges for designers in these unique settings. Exciting to see innovation at the intersection of design and technology! #DIGICOM2024 #InteractionDesign #HumanCentredDesign #HCD #SemiconductorIndustry #FraunhoferPortugalAICOS

Our Head of Human-Centred Design, Ana Correia de Barros , participated in the Mutual Learning Workshop as part of the European project FUTURESILIENCE ! The workshop took place today (Nov 6), at the University of Ferrara, Italy, bringing together representatives from all project “Labs”, including our Lab Fictions. Together, they discussed the challenges each country is facing and explored strategies to overcome them. A valuable opportunity to strengthen collaboration and drive innovative solutions for European resilience! #Futuresilience #HumanCentredDesign #HCD #Collaboration

Join us at HCDWeek@AICOS for an inspiring session with Graham Pullin ! On November 25, at 5 PM (local time), the Designer and Professor of Design and Disability at the University of Dundee will address the topic “Exploring with Mentors”. In this unique session, Graham Pullin from Studio Ordinary will delve into the powerful intersection of design and disability studies. Rather than seeing disability as a 'problem' to 'solve,' Studio Ordinary embraces it as an integral part of life. Together with disabled and nondisabled researchers, they work on projects that challenge perceptions and elevate often-overlooked conversations around disability. Graham will share insights into the creative process of 'making' as a tool for learning and discussing disability, including projects like Hands of X and Imagining Technologies for Disability Futures. Discover the role of mentors and collaborators in their work and explore how co-researchers are shifting the dialogue on disability through design. This session promises to reshape your perspective on design, disability, and the importance of collaboration. Stay tuned! #HCDWeek2024 #DesignAndDisability #InclusiveDesign #StudioOrdinary

As part of project Fictions, FhP-AICOS recently conducted another engaging workshop with workers from the dst group . For this session, our team developed a speculative prototype of a work sweater, equipped with various innovative technologies. Participants were invited to explore and discuss the potential positive and negative impacts of these futuristic features on their daily work. Through these workshops, we continue gathering valuable insights and recommendations to ensure that emerging technologies prioritize workers' rights and contribute to their well-being. Project Fictions is part of the FUTURESILIENCE program, advancing our vision for a more worker-centred future. #FictionsProject #FuturResilience #Innovation #WorkerWellbeing #HCD #HumanCentredDesign

Curious about the concept of foresight and why it's capturing global attention? Martin Kruse , Senior Futurist at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies , will break it down, exploring its roots in World War II and its rising importance today. From the United Nations ’s Pact for the Future to Fortune 500 companies, foresight is shaping tomorrow’s world. Discover how this powerful tool is guiding governments, organizations, and industries toward a better future! November 27, as part of HCDWeek@AICOS! #HCDWeek #Foresight #HumanCentredDesign #HCD

Recently, a team of researchers from FhP-AICOS led three workshops aimed at identifying and exploring which values and how they manifest in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, in the relationship with patients, and in the use of technology. These sessions were attended by ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma, researchers from the Instituto de Filosofia - UP , and AICOS researchers (designers, engineers, data scientists) with experience in designing and developing health technologies. “We used a tool we developed, in the form of a card game, which aims to stimulate exploration and discussion among the different stakeholders,” explains Ricardo Melo , senior researcher at FhP-AICOS. “The workshops were very successful, with the tool we created proving to be very useful in fostering and channeling discussions about values in ophthalmological practice,” highlights the researcher. From the participants' perspective, the feedback was also very positive, with the approach being praised and considered “rich and innovative.” These workshops were conducted as part of the SIGNO project. By applying methods of co-creation and participatory exploration, SIGNO will generate a set of recommendations and a set of experimental prototypes, exploring the issue of values, the purpose of which is to support the design of more useful and effective technology in healthcare. As a contribution to society, such usefulness should translate into more appropriate health technology design, support clinical decision, better-informed patients, and, ultimately, better health for all. #DigitalHealth #values #HCD #TechnologyDesign #HealthcareSolutions

Join Us for an Insightful Webinar on“Human-Centred Design of Health Technologies” Ana Correia de Barros (Head of Human Centred Design) and Ricardo Melo (senior researcher) will be leading sessions in the upcoming webinar tomorrow (October29) as part of the JoinHealth Autumn Series under the #DigiHealthPT project by Health Cluster Portugal . "Principles of Human-Centred Design"; "Learning from Users: Understanding and Specifying Context of Use"; and "User-Centred Evaluation" will be the topics of some of the sessions. Don’t miss this chance to explore how human-centred approaches are transforming health technologies. We look forward to your participation! Full program available at https://lnkd.in/dSExqkPZ . Register at https://lnkd.in/d7_UG57z (mandatory). #HCD #HumanCentredDesign #DigiHealthPT #DigitalHealth

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