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STUDENT PROJECTS: Bringing Leonardo da Vinci’s designs to life
Fourteen mechanical engineering students spent a semester getting inside the head of Leonardo da Vinci. Using his drawings from the 15th and 16th centuries, the teams built ingenious machines – altering the design in some cases – in order to better understand how they worked.
Engineering discovery and fun at the EPFL Open Days
Members of the public enjoyed more than 20 engaging and educational activities on a wide variety of engineering topics, animated by researchers from the School of Engineering, at the 2023 edition of the EPFL Open Days on April 29 and 30.
Appointment of EPFL professors
The Board of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology has announced the appointment and promotion of professors at EPFL, including the School of Engineering (STI).
Upcoming Events
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Research
Robotic interface masters a soft touch
EPFL researchers have developed a haptic device capable of reproducing the softness of various materials, from a marshmallow to a beating heart, overcoming a deceptively complex challenge that has previously eluded roboticists.
Innovation
ZEISS and EPFL: A Blueprint for Collaborative Innovation
A research collaboration between industry and academia that dares to take risks and foster scientific creativity.
Education
“Learning the language of data technologies for agile operations”
Dimitris Kiritsis, Professor Emeritus of Information and Telecommunication Technology for Sustainable Manufacturing at EPFL, points out the power of shared language around data technologies for agile and resilient operations.