EPFL Robotics News Robotics and spinal stimulation restore movement in paralysisPublished:13.03.25 — Scientists at .Neurorestore (EPFL/CHUV/UNIL) have developed an approach that combines rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord stimulation to restore movement in people with spinal cord injuries. The technology enhances rehabilitation and enables activities like cycling and walking outdoors.Morphing robot turns challenging terrain to its advantagePublished:27.02.25 — A bioinspired robot developed at EPFL can change shape to alter its own physical properties in response to its environment, resulting in a robust and efficient autonomous vehicle as well as a fresh approach to robotic locomotion.A miniature swimming robot inspired by marine flatwormsPublished:21.02.25 — EPFL engineers have developed a versatile swimming robot that nimbly navigates cluttered water surfaces. Inspired by marine flatworms, the innovative device offers new possibilities for environmental monitoring and ecological research.Questioning our relationship with technology through aestheticsPublished:19.12.24 — Léa Pereyre, an artist trained in Industrial Design at ECAL, joined MOBOTS two years ago with the aim of developing a new approach to educational robotics based on aesthetics. In this interview, she reflects on a journey that weaves through scientific labs, workshops and exhibition venues, exploring our digitized society in a poetic and moving way.Bird-inspired drone can jump for take-offPublished:06.12.24 — EPFL researchers have built a drone that can walk, hop, and jump into flight with the aid of birdlike legs, greatly expanding the range of potential environments accessible to unmanned aerial vehicles.EPFL and ETH Zurich enhance collaboration to boost AI in SwitzerlandPublished:03.10.24 — EPFL and ETH Zurich are intensifying their collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI). They have founded the Swiss National AI Institute (SNAI) with the aim of addressing challenges in AI by leveraging their broad scientific expertise. Funding for the related research programs has been secured.Josie Hughes wins MassRobotics Rising Star AwardPublished:30.09.24 — Josie Hughes, head of the Computational Robot Design and Fabrication Lab (CREATE Lab) in the School of Engineering, has received the 2024 Rising Star Award from the independent robotics innovation hub MassRobotics. An entire brain-machine interface on a chipPublished:26.08.24 — Researchers from EPFL have developed a next-generation miniaturized brain-machine interface capable of direct brain-to-text communication on tiny silicon chips.Flying like a beetlePublished:02.08.24 — In a new study, EPFL scientists found that rhinoceros beetles use passive mechanisms to deploy and retract wings instead of muscles. The findings inspired them to develop a new microrobot, demonstrating a simple, yet effective, approach to the design of insect-like flying micromachines.Making a difference with the MAKE Assistive Technologies ChallengePublished:29.07.24 — Thanks to the dedication of EPFL students, all motivated by the potential to make a difference in someone’s life, six MAKE prototypes were built last semester with the aim of assisting the mentally or physically challenged.
