Recherche

Carrino Francesco

Professeur-e HES Assistant-e

Compétences principales

Mixed Reality (Virtual & Augmented)

Professeur-e HES Assistant-e

Téléphone: +41 58 606 92 64

Bureau: ENP.23.N312

HES-SO Valais-Wallis - Haute Ecole d'Ingénierie
Rue de l'Industrie 23, 1950 Sion, CH

Domaine
Technique et IT

Filière principale
Systèmes industriels

Institut
Institut Systèmes industriels

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2020

Étude exploratoire pour un programme de sensibilisation vis-à-vis de l’âgisme

Rapport

Rapport intermédiaire

Christian Maggiori, Elena Mugellini, Francesco Carrino, F. Angelini, Gaël Curty

2020, Lausanne, Suisse : Fondation Leenaards, 000 p.

Personage VR – A Virtual Reality Story-Telling Tool to Raise Awareness About Ageism.

Chapter

Francesco Carrino, Valentin Moullet, Omar Abou Khaled, Elena Mugellini, Christian Maggiori

Dans T. Ahram, R. Taiar, V. Gremeaux-Bader & K. Aminian, Human Interaction, Emerging Technologies and Future Applications II. 2020, Cham, Switzerland : Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing

2017

Bien-être psychologique avec l'âge

Professionnel ArODES

Angelini Leonardo, Carrino Francesco, Caon Maurizio, Mugellini Elena, Khaled Omar Abou, Couture Nadine

Angewandte GERONTOLOGIE Appliquée, 2017, vol. 2

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Résumé:

La perte progressive de mobilité chez les seniors peut avoir de lourdes conséquences, pas seulement physiques, mais aussi psychiques et cognitives due à un isolement social croissant. La fenêtre interactive est un outil permettant la communication à distance. Elle est issue d’un projet de recherche qui vise à réduire l’isolement social des seniors en utilisant de nouvelles technologies de manière innovante.

2016

iNUIT :

Scientifique ArODES

Internet of Things for Urban Innovation

Carrino Francesco, Mugellini Elena, Khaled Omar Abou, Ouerhani Nabil, Ehrensberger Juergen

Future Internet, 2016, vol. 8, no. 18

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Résumé:

Internet of Things (IoT) seems a viable way to enable the Smart Cities of the future. iNUIT (Internet of Things for Urban Innovation) is a multi-year research program that aims to create an ecosystem that exploits the variety of data coming from multiple sensors and connected objects installed on the scale of a city, in order to meet specific needs in terms of development of new services (physical security, resource management, etc.). Among the multiple research activities within iNUIT, we present two projects: SmartCrowd and OpEc. SmartCrowd aims at monitoring the crowd’s movement during large events. It focuses on real-time tracking using sensors available in smartphones and on the use of a crowd simulator to detect possible dangerous scenarios. A proof-of-concept of the application has been tested at the Paléo Festival (Switzerland) showing the feasibility of the approach. OpEc (Optimisation de l’Eclairage public) aims at using IoT to implement dynamic street light management and control with the goal of reducing street light energy consumption while guaranteeing the same level of security of traditional illumination. The system has been tested during two months in a street in St-Imier (Switzerland) without interruption, validating its stability and resulting in an overall energy saving of about 56%.

Testing the tangible interactive window with older adults

Scientifique ArODES

Angelini Leonardo, Carrino Francesco, Caon Maurizio, Lemaréchal Frédéric, Couture Nadine, Khaled Omar Abou, Mugellini Elena

GeroPsych, 2016, vol. 29, no. 4, pp. 215-224

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Résumé:

Social relationships are crucial for older adults’ well-being. Past research demonstrated that video-communication technology could reduce social isolation. However, most commercial telecommunication systems have interfaces that are too complex to be operated by older adults without assistance. In this paper, we present a system that exploits the tangible affordances of a physical window to provide a natural interface for an always-on video-communication system. In addition, we present a case study focused on the system accessibility and user acceptance with 8 older adults living in a retirement home. We also describe the preliminary findings based on an observation study and on a semistructured interview. Finally, we discuss the possible improvements and impact this system might have on older adults’ life.

iNUIT: Internet of Things for Urban Innovation

Scientifique

Nabil Ouerhani, Francesco Carrino, Omar Abou Khaled, Elena Mugellini, Juergen Ehrensberger

Future Internet Journal, 2016

2022

Optimization of sensor placement for birds acoustic detection in complex fields

Conference ArODES

Damien Goetschi, Marc Vonlanthen, Richard Baltensperger, Francesco Carrino

Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Pattern Recognition Applications and Methods - ICPRAM, 3-5 February 2022, Online Streaming

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Résumé:

Birds nest in multifunctional semi-natural environments. Intensification of agriculture and forestry prevents their successful breeding, threatening globally their survival. Early bird detection allows for targeted conservation actions, such as local (temporary) habitat protection. The conservationist thus looks for at detecting priority bird species as soon as a territory is occupied, for instance using acoustic surveillance network. We present a comprehensive method to optimize acoustic coverage with a minimum number of sensors in the network. Our method includes a sound propagation model and algorithms for optimized sensor placement. Relevant parameters (e.g., topography, soil type, height of vegetation, weather, etc.) for the sound propagation model are automatically extracted from an area of interest. We implemented and compared Particle Swarm Optimization and Genetic Algorithms-based approaches to solve the optimisation problem.

2021

Inclusion design and functionalities of a personalized virtual coach for wellbeing to facilitate a universal access for older adults

Conference ArODES

Maurizio Caon, Leonardo Angelini, Omar Abou Khaled, Elena Mugellini, Francesco Carrino

Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021)

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Résumé:

The current research proposes a technological system "NESTORE" designed for and with older adults in four different countries in order to improve and sustain their wellbeing. The system personalized activities and architecture, co-designed interfaces, and its multilingual aspect aim to establish an ‘inclusion’ criterion based on the user’s sociocultural profile and health condition.

A study on the acceptance towards blockchain-based access to biobanks’ services using UTAUT2 with ITM and perceived risk

Conference ArODES

Maurizio Caon, Omar Abou Khaled, Elena Mugellini, Francesco Carrino

Proceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021)

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Résumé:

The blockchain technology offers reliability, decentralization, security and credibility. Blockchain solutions can be based on smart contracts and on the use of utility tokens which may represent a utility of a company like limited fashion items, cars, car parts or even human biological samples stored in biobanks. However, decentralization comes with responsibilities: people must take care of storing those tokens in a safe place (commonly denominated as “wallets”) knowing that losing a wallet or wallet key means losing the owned tokens. This concept is still new to people and might sound scary. The success of such services relies on the extent of customers intending to adopt them and very few studies target this intention. The current research proposes a model combining of the unified theory of acceptance and usage of technology (UTAUT2) with the initial trust model (ITM) and the perceived risk construct in order to evaluate the factors affecting the behaviour and use intention of people towards a blockchain technology that enables access to biobank services. An online questionnaire was built and sent to swiss university students. The 72 results showed that simplifying the access to blockchain-based technologies will facilitate inclusion, enabling people with lower digital literacy to access these technologies.

2020

Bombuscar :

Conference ArODES

gamification design of a carpolling-based freight transport

Stéphane Gobron, Vincent Bourquin, Omar Abou Khaled, Elena Mugellini, Francesco Carrino, Richard Pasquier, Quentin Vaucher

Proceedings of GSGS'20 : 5th Gamification & Serious Game Symposium, September-November 2020, Switzerland

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Résumé:

The environmental and societal cost of traditional logistics, based on the "Hub and spoke" model, is increasingly unfavorable. Digitization allows new approaches that have proved effective in people transportation (e.g., Uber, BlaBlaCar). This project proposes the creation of a smart distribution network for the goods transport by exploiting existing transport capabilities. We present the gamification design of the user interface (UI) to foster users’ motivation and trust to the platform.

Training pedestrian safety skills in youth with intellectual disabilities using fully immersive virtual reality :

Conference ArODES

a feasibility study

Geneviève Piérart, Robin Cherix, Omar Abou Khaled, Dominique Wunderle, Elena Mugellini, Francesco Carrino

Lecture Notes in Computer Science ; Proceedings of HCII 2020, HCI in Mobility, Transport, and Automotive Systems. Driving Behavior, Urban and Smart Mobility, Second International Conference, Held as Part of the 22nd HCI International Conference, 19-24 July 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark

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Résumé:

The possibility to move independently outdoor has a huge impact on the quality of life. However, it requires complex skills, difficult to acquire for youth with intellectual disabilities (ID). They need an engaging and varied environment in which they can safely train these skills for all the time they may need. We present an exploratory study that aims to evaluate the usability of virtual reality (immersive headset) as learning tool for youth with ID. We developed a simulator of a pedestrian crossing able to reproduce different environmental conditions (i.e., weather, day-time/night-time, and drivers’ kindness). We tested our simulator with 15 people (9–18 years old) with ID. The tests showed good acceptability and a learning effect was visible after only four consecutive sessions, for a total of sixteen simulated crossings. However, additional studies are required (i) to assess in which measure this effect is imputable to actually learned crossing road skills or to a better control over the tool, (ii) to measure the transfer of the learning from virtual reality to real word conditions.

Personage VR :

Conference ArODES

a virtual reality story-telling tool to raise awareness about ageism

Christian Maggiori, Omar Abou Khaled, Elena Mugellini, Francesco Carrino

Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing ; Proceedings of IHIET 2020 : 2nd International Conference on Human Interaction & Emerging Technologies: Future Applications, 23-25 April 2020, Lausanne, Switzerland

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Résumé:

The PersonAge VR project has the two-folded goal of using Virtual Reality (VR) and interactive storytelling to divulge the research and knowledge in the field of ageism and, in the process, to raise awareness about ageism in the population. The system we conceived and developed allows experiencing ageism under three different points of view: the victim, the perpetrator, and the witness. We performed preliminary usability tests (formative usability) with 8 participants from the point of view of the victim. The system was found to be easy to use and the participants provided feedback about the emotions felt when playing the role of an elderly person. The participants felt strong anger and surprise. These feelings could be associated with a situation of discrimination.

2019

Bus simulator in virtual reality for young adults with intellectual disabilities

Conference ArODES

Robin Cherix, Dominique Wunderle, Elena Mugellini, Francesco Carrino

Proceedings of the 4th Gamification & Serious Games Symposium (GSGS 19)

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Résumé:

Virtual Reality (VR) can be used to simulate training scenarios that may be too dangerous or too expensive to be recreated in real life. Currently, people with intellectual disability (ID) train complex everyday situations in the real world under the strict supervision of one (or more) accompanying person until they become autonomous. However, these real-life simulations present risks, can be complicated to set up, and mobilizing the involved people requires time and money. This paper presents a VR simulator conceived with the help of social educators and intended for teenagers and young adults with a light or moderate ID. The simulation enables the users to train different conditions in the scenario of a public transport bus in an urban area.

2018

IMPACT :

Conference ArODES

immersive mirror for pain control and treatment

Omar Abou Khaled, Elena Mugellini, Francesco Carrino

Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Proceedings of the International Conference on Aumented Reality, Virtual Reality and Computer Graphics (AVR 2018), 24-27 June 2018, Ottranto, Italy

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Résumé:

We present an overview of IMPACT, a system that uses virtual and augmented reality to enhance the mirror therapy for the treatment of phantom limb pain and stroke rehabilitation. The system tracks users’ movements and the head position using a combination of depth cameras and inertial sensors. This information is then fused together in a 3D full-body human model able to adapt to the patient’s characteristics (e.g., skin color, limb size) and avoid unnatural movements due to possible bad tracking (e.g., a joint bended in an unnatural way). IMPACT includes three serious games that can be played in first-person point of view and that allow different levels of immersion according to the needs of the treatment.

IMPACT :

Conference ArODES

a serious game in virtual and augmented reality to enhance mirror therapy

Omar Abou Khaled, Elena Mugellini, Francesco Carrino

Proceedings of GSGS'18: 3rd Gamification & Serious Game Symposium, 5-6 July 2018, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

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Réalisations

Recherche

Carrino Francesco

Professeur-e HES Assistant-e

Compétences principales

Data Science

Human Computer Interaction

Mixed Reality (Virtual & Augmented)

User Experience

Professeur-e HES Assistant-e