HiFuture wishes well: technology and humanity in CNAO’s Wishing Well 

HiFuture, a Teoresi Group company specializing in embedded systems design, has been supporting the National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy (CNAO) for nearly a decade. Beyond its projects in hadrontherapy and cutting-edge technologies for cancer treatment, HiFuture has contributed to the development of the software behind Wishing Well, a digital “well-being” architecture. This initiative enables visitors to create and share messages of hope and goodwill during their stay or waiting time at the center. 

• Development of the Wishing Well software 
  Born from an idea by two creative educators from Medicinema, the Wishing Well is the first high-tech “wishing well” installed in a CNAO care center. This innovation blends technology with solidarity. HiFuture played a key role in developing the bespoke software and digital interface.
  
• A high-tech “Wishing Well” for messages of hope 
  Designed in the shape of an inverted hourglass resembling a small spacecraft, the Wishing Well has become a symbol of emotional support and solidarity. Visitors can select a combination of 4 words from a curated set of approximately 4,000, crafting positive messages to „launch“ into the well. These messages, joined by others, float serenely within the well, accompanied by the calming sound of moving water.

• A more welcoming environment 
  By facilitating the exchange of hopeful and positive messages, the Wishing Well contributes to creating a more welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for patients and their caregivers. It offers an outlet for expressing emotions and finding solace in messages shared by other visitors.
  
• Innovation and emotional support 
  This project highlights how innovation can go beyond advancing therapeutic methods to also foster emotional well-being. The Wishing Well is a tangible example of how technology and humanity can converge, providing emotional support and helping patients approach their treatment journey with greater peace of mind.