Children and adolescents with visual impairments face challenges that extend beyond vision loss, affecting their physical, cognitive and social development. Unfortunately, traditional care approaches often fail to provide the personalised, continuous support these young people benefit from as they grow.
Kicking off in January 2025, the VIPPSTAR project aims to bridge this gap with a transformative approach that combines advanced digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI). Funded by the HORIZON-Europe Programme with a €8.1 million budget over four years, VIPPSTAR is set to revolutionise care for children and youth with visual impairments.
The project develops innovative solutions like a personalized telemedicine platform, an AI-powered health assistant, engaging cognitive games, and a digital nutrition coach. A European network supports data collection to improve care and research.
With 19 partners from 11 countries, VIPPSTAR brings together experts in vision rehabilitation, AI, and health to empower visually impaired youth, fostering independence, well-being, and inclusion.
Project Coordinator: Prof. Elisa Fazzi (UniBS), Technology coordinator: dr. Cesare Furlanello (LIGHT), Head of Advisory Board: Prof. Lotfi Merabet (Harvard Medical Center).
Read the press release (English – PDF)
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