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Designing medical devices for developing countries

Published:10.05.11 — EssentialMed, a start-up based at EPFL’s science park, has as its mission the development of medical devices specially designed for poorer countries. To succeed in this, it leverages the know-how of three EPFL laboratories and also the Paul Scherrer Institute.

EPFL Spinoff Turns Thousands of 2D Photos into 3D Images

Published:09.05.11 — New EPFL spin-off Pix4D generates 3D images from simple snapshots and drones using cloud computing and takes time into account as well.

New Technology for Mapping Bedrock Under the Antarctic

Published:06.05.11 — Antennas developed by scientists at EPFL can now sound ice layers up to several kilometers thick, as well as the rocks underneath. Next phase: Mars.

Patrick Aebischer reappointed to the presidency of EPFL

Published:05.05.11 — The Swiss Federal Council has decided to reappoint Patrick Aebischer, current President of the EPFL, for a new four-year term, his fourth. The government thus "recognizes and approves the successful course followed by the EPFL" under the direction of this "charismatic and experienced leader".

Europe selects two EPFL projects

Published:05.05.11 — From the 26 projects submitted on December 4, 2010, the European Union has accepted two of EPFL’s proposals for the final selection. Unveiled on Wednesday, May 4 in Budapest, the finalists are in the running to receive a grant called “Future and Emerging Technologies” (FET 11) Flagship of nearly one billion euros.

Robots Learn to Share, Validating Hamilton's Rule

Published:04.05.11 — An evolutionary robotics experiment at EPFL and UNIL supports Hamilton’s rule of altruism and improves swarm robotics collaboration as a result.

Robots reveal their secrets to the public

Published:03.05.11 — Much more than an exhibition, the Robotics Festival will enable both children and adults to better understand the technology behind these devices – of varying shapes and astonishing abilities – through touching, building and programming.