A bioinspired robot developed at EPFL can change shape to alter its own physical properties in response to its environment, resulting in a robust and efficient autonomous vehicle as well as a fresh approach to robotic locomotion.

Giulia Tagliabue, a tenure-track assistant professor in mechanical engineering, has won the EPFL Award for Best Teaching. A specialist in nanotechnology for energy production, she goes the extra mile to make sure students get the most out of her classes.

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.