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Ride into the future: CVL develops new safety systems for motorcycles
It's all about the curves. Take a look at how the ETH technology "Aegis Rider", developed by D-ITET Pioneer Fellow Simon Hecker from the Computer Vision Lab (CVL) makes motorcycling safer and more fun.
Center for Project-Based Learning celebrates first anniversary
A year ago, the Center for Project-Based Learning D-ITET (PBL) opened its doors. Head Dr. Michele Magno talks about the achievements in this special year and about his plans for the future. The Center is currently looking for more students and is open for new collaborations inside and outside D-ITET.
TIK receives "Zukunftspreis" for research work "Feedback control goes wireless"
Members of the Computer Engineering and Networks Laboratory (TIK) have received the 2nd Zukunftspreis (Future Prize), awarded by the Ewald Marquardt foundation for their research work "Feedback control goes wireless". This is a joint work between Prof. Lothar Thiele, Dr. Romain Jacob, and researchers from Max Planck Institute Tübingen and TU Dresden.
Easy and contact-free sleep monitoring at home
D-ITET spin-off Sleepiz revolutionises the way sleep disorders are diagnosed. The Sleepiz device is the size of a palm and fits on any bedside table.
H-Watch: Smart watch to recognize Covid-19 symptoms
Students and staff from the Center for Project-Based Learning at D-ITET (PBL) have designed and developed a smart watch which can help to detect a Covid-19 infection. The AI-enhanced “H-Watch” works based on an open connected platform and monitors Covid-19 infection symptoms, such as cough, heart rate, blood oxygenation, fatigue and skin temperature.
IIS and PBL develop sensor nodes for natural hazard modeling of the Alps
In a collaboration with the Swiss Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) a team around Michele Magno from the Center for Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Prof. Luca Benini from the Institute for Integrated Systems (IIS) develops sensor nodes for the project Rapid Mass Movement Simulation (RAMMS).
D-ITET spin-off Adaptricity wins "Watt D'Or" 2021
Adaptricity, a D-ITET spin-off founded in 2014 has been awarded this year's Watt d'Or in the category "Energy technologies". The Watt d'Or is awarded by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy to the best energy projects.
Sucessful year for D-ITET spin-offs
With five new companies last year has been successful for spin-offs of D-ITET. Overall, 34 spin-offs were founded at ETH Zurich, with a striking proportion in the areas of AI and sustainability.