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Game development becomes child's play
The Game Creator is a new app that boosts children's creativity. Stéphane Magnenat of the ETH Game Technology Center presents his new and intuitive game programming platform for the design of games.
HTW Chur receives accreditation for Photonics degree
Chur – The Chur University of Applied Sciences (HTW Chur) has received program accreditation for its Bachelor’s degree in Photonics. The assessors were impressed by the close cooperation of the program with industry, among other aspects.
Modum sensor monitors temperature inside packages
Bern/Zurich – Swiss Post is offering a new service that monitors temperatures inside packages along the entire transportation route. The sensor technology has been provided by the startup Modum.
Swiss researchers analyze data from the chromosphere
Locarno TI – In April, a sounding rocket was launched into space as part of an international experiment. It is collecting data in the chromosphere, which will be evaluated by the Istituto Ricerche Solari Locarno using sophisticated computational methods.
Vay Sports develops digital private trainer
Zurich - Vay Sports develops a fitness app based on artificial intelligence. It films users while training and provides real-time feedback on posture. The solution will not only enhance workout results but also prevent injury.
Switzerland excels with biotech start-ups
Rotterdam - According to an article in the journal “Nature”, Switzerland is the European leader with its biotech start-up ecosystem. Based on population size, Switzerland ranks in first place for both venture capital and patent and research output.
Machine learning protects against break-ins
Zurich - Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have developed a machine learning method with which break-in forecasts can be made even for sparsely populated areas. The police can then accordingly deploy patrols.
Wingtra drones facilitate aerial surveys of mines
Zurich - Wingtra manufactures specialized drones for aerial imaging. The start-up based in the Greater Zurich Area is now joining forces with the Californian drone software providers 3DR. The partners are aiming to offer a comprehensive aerial surveying solution, with mine operators standing to benefit from this development.
Drones in manufacturing
Can drones improve productivity in factories? In order to investigate this question, ETH researchers carried out field studies at Geberit, a manufacturer of sanitary systems.
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