The Groningen-based company Neolook, in collaboration with the UMCG, has won the Computable Award 2023 in the 'Healthcare' category for their project 'Early Moves.' The Computable Awards, known as the Dutch IT Oscars, were announced on Monday, October 30. The 'Early Moves' project aims to provide the best possible care for prematurely born babies using artificial intelligence (AI). Marco D'Agata, CEO of Neolook, is extremely pleased with this award: 'We are very proud that, together with the UMCG, we have received this Award for our 'Early Moves' project, chosen from 49 entries in this category. What makes it even more honorable for us is that we were selected as winners by both the jury and the public, with a significant lead. In total, there were 1,577 votes in the healthcare category, with Neolook and UMCG receiving 26.88% of the jury votes and 20.74% of the public votes.
Early detection
The project evolves around early detection in prematurely born babies. Prematurely born babies often face an elevated risk of various growth, movement, and development issues. Early detection of potential abnormalities is crucial to minimize long-term effects. In this project, artificial intelligence (AI) is employed to detect deviations through motion analysis based on video footage.
NeoLifeS
Each year, UMCG admits 80 to 120 prematurely born babies. For these infants, periodic check-ups are essential. UMCG aims to identify potential developmental issues at an early stage, which led to the creation of a central database encompassing all hospitals called NeoLifeS. This database aims to map problems and risk factors and enhance the care provided to prematurely born babies, allowing for their comprehensive monitoring throughout childhood.
Thanks to this project, it is possible to determine within three months whether a baby is developing normally or if there are potential abnormalities. Video footage is collected and analyzed at UMCG, utilizing AI and recording equipment developed by Neolook. Researchers can determine whether there are normal or abnormal movement patterns and whether further investigation is required with just a few minutes of video.
About the Computable Awards
Computable is a prominent Dutch platform for ICT professionals, providing daily ICT news, analyses, and columns. The platform was founded in 1968. The Computable Awards will be presented on October 30th this year, with seventeen awards to be given during the 18th edition of the Computable Awards. Readers of Computable had the opportunity to nominate candidates for an award via the website.
Source article: Campus Groningen.
Header photo: winners Computable Awards 2023 on October 30. Photo: Computable Awards.
