The museum experience at the Corporea Museum in the City of Science (Città della Scienza) in Naples is preparing to take a leap into the future thanks to the "Aphel" robots, interactive humanoids developed by the Bari-based innovative SME Predict SpA, specializing in medtech and digital healthcare. The company has been awarded the contract to supply three units designed to revolutionize the reception and use of scientific content within the museum.
The three-year, €110.000 contract is part of the "Logicamente – A project for the development of logical, mathematical, and scientific skills. Phase 2" project, part of the "Reconstruction of the City of Science" program, funded by the Fund for Development and Cohesion (FSC 2007–2013). The contract includes delivery, installation, and testing of the robots within 180 days, as well as staff training and ongoing technical assistance.
Corporea is the first interactive museum in Italy and Europe entirely dedicated to health, biomedical sciences, and prevention.
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The "Aphel" robots, distributed across the museum's three floors, will be responsible for welcoming visitors, interacting in natural language, and answering questions, from scientific curiosities to practical information about services. Guided by artificial intelligence algorithms and equipped with autonomous mobility, they will offer active support to staff and a more engaging experience for visitors. They will also collect feedback to improve the quality of services and can be updated or customized through a remote management system.
"The inclusion of Aphel robots in a context like Corporea represents a significant opportunity for us to grow and apply our digital solutions," explains Monica Carella, Sales Manager of Predict's Digital Healthcare Strategic Business Unit. "In a museum that focuses on learning by doing, interaction with these systems makes the educational and entertainment experience more immersive and accessible, while also leveraging our technological expertise."
With this project, Predict consolidates its presence in the national innovation landscape, bringing intelligent robotics to the service of scientific dissemination and the general public.
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I find it very interesting that the Aphel robots will be used at the Corporea museum, but I wonder if they can really interact well with the public. I hope the installation is completed on schedule and that visitors can appreciate the innovation.