R&D - Research and Development

Our Research and Development (R&D) activities are the driving force of innovation within our social enterprise. We are dedicated to exploring new frontiers in education, software, and artificial intelligence, aiming to create cutting-edge solutions that can transform learning and training. We reinvest the enterprise's profits into Research and Development activities.

R&D Objectives

  • Educational Innovation: We develop advanced teaching methodologies and tools leveraging the potential of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to make education more accessible, personalized, and effective.
  • Customized Software Solutions: We create innovative software applications tailored to the specific needs of educational institutions, promoting technological integration into teaching and learning processes.
  • Advanced Research: We conduct pioneering research in collaboration with universities, research institutes, and industry partners to push the boundaries of knowledge and develop new technologies that can have a positive societal impact.
  • Training and Professional Development: We design continuous training programs and refresher courses for educators, students, and professionals, ensuring they stay updated with the latest technological and pedagogical innovations.
  • Social Responsibility: We are committed to using our research and development to reduce educational inequalities and promote digital inclusion, providing tools and resources to disadvantaged and low-income communities.

R&D Projects

  • AI-Based Learning Platforms: We are developing intelligent educational platforms that use artificial intelligence to tailor learning pathways to individual students’ needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
  • Innovative Assessment Tools: We are creating software tools that utilize machine learning techniques to provide real-time formative assessments, helping teachers and students continuously monitor and improve the learning process.
  • Research on Digital Inclusion: We conduct studies and pilot projects to explore how technology can overcome educational barriers in disadvantaged contexts, proposing practical solutions for inclusive education.

Our dedication to research and development is driven by the belief that technological innovation can be a powerful catalyst for social change. Through our work, we aim to create a lasting impact that enhances the quality of education and fosters a more equitable and prosperous society.

Funding for R&D

Dotslot Social Enterprise funds several research activities, including: a project to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning mathematics in VERSE program classrooms, a project assessing immersive teaching through VERSE environments in secondary schools, as well as the following Industrial PhD programs:

At the University of Bari

  1. Evaluation of VERSE's educational impact on learning outcomes
  2. VERSE AI for auditory sensory disabilities
  3. VERSE AI for visual sensory disabilities

At Roma TRE University

  1. Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Cryptography Technologies into 3D Educational Software: The Case Study of VERSE Software

At the University of Florence

  1. From Media Literacy to AI Literacy in School Contexts: The Conversational AI of VERSE