An artificial heart for children is being developed. It is designed to adapt to the patient's growth.

A project initiated at the Lodz University of Technology aims to develop an artificial heart for children weighing between 10 and 30 kg. The HEART4KID initiative involves a collaboration of scientists, doctors, and industry representatives, focusing on creating a device that adapts to the unique needs of growing children. The heart must adjust its pumping capacity based on the child's activity level, which presents significant engineering challenges. The project also emphasizes wireless energy transfer and intelligent control systems to enhance functionality. Experts highlight the difficulties in achieving biocompatibility and energy transmission through the skin, as well as the need for a reliable solution for pediatric heart transplants, given the scarcity of suitable donors.