International publication highlights AI-assisted neonatal care

2026.07.27.

A joint research project by the HUN-REN Institute for Computer Science and Control, the Department of Neonatology at the Pediatric Center of Semmelweis University, and the Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics at Pázmány Péter Catholic University has been published in the prestigious international journal Pediatric Research.

The study presents an artificial intelligence-based method for the automatic recognition of sleep positions in preterm infants using video recordings. Accurate positioning is an essential part of neonatal intensive care, as it supports healthy neurological and musculoskeletal development while reducing the workload associated with continuous manual observation.
The interdisciplinary collaboration combines expertise in medicine, computer science, and artificial intelligence to develop innovative digital solutions for neonatal healthcare. By applying machine learning techniques to video-based monitoring, the researchers aim to support healthcare professionals with objective and efficient tools that can contribute to improved patient care.
This publication is another example of how close collaboration between clinical and engineering researchers can lead to impactful innovations with real-world healthcare applications.
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