2nd Call for Proposals: Winning Teams
We have the pleasure of announcing the winners of the 2nd call! In response to September 15th, 2022 Call for Proposals, 14 eligible proposals were submitted with allocated funding to 5 applications (acceptance rate 36%). We thank all teams who put the effort and time into submitting their applications.
Flexible Pick and Place for Transparent Micro-devices
Research partner:
HuCE cpvrLab – Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH). Our research aims at bringing human flexibility into automation efficiency. We leverage technologies such as 6D-tracked tools and augmented reality to develop context-aware systems that aim at simplifying human-machine interaction without reducing performance.
IDSIA Robotics Lab – SUPSI. Our research applies state-of-the-art AI and Deep Learning techniques to enable novel applications of mobile and industrial robotics. In particular, we focus on challenging tasks related to robot perception, and human-robot interaction.
Implementation partner:
FemtoPrint FEMTOPRINT® is the sole 3D microfabrication platform capable of material structuring using arbitrary patterns to produce challenging, monolithic 3D shapes in glass with high precision, sub-micron resolution, and with an additional polishing step, optical surface quality.
No-Touch Robotics No-Touch Robotics is a pioneer in the area of robotic micro handling. We provide gripping solutions for the damage-free handling of small and fragile components by using acoustic forces.
Project description:
In this project, a robotic solution for picking and placing glass micro-devices that is generic enough to be rapidly adapted to new products by the company itself will be developed.
Investigating robot-assisted thermal ablation of complex liver malignancies in a perfused ex-vivo model
Research partner:
ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research
Multidisciplinary research team bridging the gap between university, clinical and industry knowledge
Implementation partner:
Medical device development expert and pioneer in stereotactic image-guidance and robotic surgery
Project description:
Current clinical challenges of thermal ablation treatment can be surpassed through synchronous robot-assisted probe retraction and energy modulation. Various ablation volume shapes will be tested in a lifelike environment using perfused ex-vivo livers.
EMG-controlled hand exoskeleton for assistance and rehabilitation in motor-impaired patients
Research partner:
EPFL Translational Neural Engineering Lab. Development of neurotechnologies to restore sensorimotor function in people affected by disabilities
Implementation partner:
Emovo Care SA. Affordable medical devices to bring motor therapy and assistance directly at home
Project description:
This project will develop a hand exoskeleton directly controlled by non-invasive muscular signals (EMG), to support people with motor-impairments (e.g. after stroke or orthopedic injuries), during therapy and in activities of daily living.
Ascento – Automated Security Patrolling on large outdoor properties
Video: Ascento: Automated Outdoor Security Patrolling
Research partner name:
Autonomous Systems Lab – ETH Zurich ASL is a robotics research laboratory whose mission and dedication is to create robots and intelligent systems that are able to autonomously operate in complex and diverse environments.
Implementation partner:
Ascento Ascento supports professionals to secure, maintain and inspect their outdoor assets by reducing the intervention times and augmenting their data capturing capability with Robotics and AI.
SBB Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) is the largest rail and transport company of Switzerland.
Securitas Securitas is the largest security provider in Switzerland for companies, authorities and private individuals, wishing to make everyday life safer. “Effective solutions for individual security needs”
Project description:
Ascento has developed a robot-as-a-service security solution that can patrol outdoors properties and alert guards when anomalies are detected. Being all-weather and all-terrain, the solution can help anyone needing outdoor patrols above 8h/day.
FireDrone
Research partner: Materials and Technology Centre of Robotics
Implementation partner: RR Engineering
Project description:
Environmental factors such as extreme temperatures limit the operation window of drones. The FireDrone project will develop miniature drones for extreme environment applications, utilizing high performance functional materials and system designs.
