AI pediatric triage is becoming a key area of innovation in modern healthcare. Kid AID, an AI-powered medical application developed by Wroclaw Medical University and Animativ, has been recognised as one of Poland’s most promising healthcare technologies, receiving a special award and an honourable mention at the Polish Product of the Future competition.
This year’s edition of the competition attracted 152 submissions. The jury, composed of representatives of the most important institutions, evaluated the solutions in terms of their level of innovation, functionality and usability, as well as market potential and the stage of technological advancement.
“We meet today to honour the creators of the most interesting and groundbreaking technological solutions: entrepreneurs and scientists who, with passion, courage and determination, explore new paths and help create a better future for us all. The Polish Product of the Future competition has received over 1,750 innovative project submissions in total, of which 67 have been awarded and 184 distinguished. These ideas have found practical applications, addressing real needs of the modern world. I am deeply convinced that this year’s awarded projects will not only impress, but also conquer markets,” said Krzysztof Gulda, Acting President of PARP, during the ceremony.
id Krzysztof Gulda, Acting President of PARP, during the ceremony.
The final gala, held on 2 December, brought together creators of breakthrough technologies, as well as representatives of science, business, public administration and institutions supporting innovation development.
Kid AID is a multimodal, non-invasive AI pediatric triage system designed to assess a child’s general condition. Developed by a team from Wroclaw Medical University in collaboration with Animativ sp. z o.o., the solution received a special award in the information and communication technologies (ICT) category, along with an honourable mention in the category Joint Product of the Future of a Higher Education and Research Institution and an Entrepreneur.
The application was designed for young medical professionals who possess basic knowledge in paediatrics, neonatology and paediatric emergency medicine but lack extensive practical experience. By using artificial intelligence, the tool analyses a child’s overall appearance and behaviour, including movement patterns, responses to stimuli and breathing characteristics. Based on this analysis, it helps identify alarm symptoms such as breathing difficulties, cyanosis, abnormal muscle tone or lack of eye contact, and supports decision-making regarding further medical management.
The solution also serves educational purposes, preparing young physicians to conduct paediatric consultations in accordance with the principles of good medical practice.
Project Leader
Dr Kamila Ludwikowska,
Department and Clinic of Paediatrics and Infectious Diseases, Wroclaw Medical University
Scientific Supervision
Prof. Leszek Szenborn, Head of the Department and Clinic of Paediatrics and Infectious Diseases, Wroclaw Medical University
Dr hab. Henryk Szymański, Head of the Paediatric Ward with Infant Subunit, St. Hedwig of Silesia Hospital in Trzebnica
Dr Waldemar Gołębiowski, Head of the Paediatric Ward, Dr Alfred Sokołowski Specialist Hospital in Wałbrzych
Dr Agnieszka Siennicka, Vice-Dean for Development, Faculty of Health Sciences, Wroclaw Medical University
Project Coordinators
Dr Adam Łęcki, Dr Katarzyna Preisner, Dr Monika Tokarczyk, Department of Paediatrics and Infectious Diseases, University Clinical Hospital
Dr Adrianna Górniak-Oktaba, St. Hedwig of Silesia Hospital in Trzebnica
Dr Piotr Stecko, Dr Damian Struck, Dr Alfred Sokołowski Specialist Hospital in Wałbrzych
Jakub Sojka, Director of the Technology Transfer Centre, Wroclaw Medical University
Technological Supervision
Animativ sp. z o.o.
The competition was held under the patronage of the Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy and the Ministry of Development and Technology. The event partner was the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.