Simon Henein is part engineer, part artist – and a fully devoted teacher. Striving to combine all three of these roles in a unique approach he calls “collective creation,” Henein was named the best teacher in the microengineering section for 2023.

A fully edible robot could soon end up on our plate if we overcome some technical hurdles, say EPFL scientists involved in RoboFood – an EU-funded project that aims to marry robots and food.

Nana Obayashi, a PhD student at EPFL’s School of Engineering, has been granted the highly esteemed Amelia Earhart Fellowship for her achievements in mechanical engineering.

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.

EPFL spin-off Elythor has developed a new drone whose wing shape can adapt to wind conditions and flight position in real time, reducing the drone’s energy consumption, in collaboration with the School of Engineering’s Laboratory of Intelligent Systems. The position of the drone’s wings can change, allowing it to fly vertically or ho…

On the occasion of the 10^th anniversary of the Reconfigurable Robotics Lab, a demonstration of daily-use devices showcased director Jamie Paik’s vision – now a reality – for a new category of versatile robots.