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Amputees feel warmth in their missing hand
An unexpected discovery about temperature feedback has led to new bionic technology that allows amputees to sense the temperature of objects – both hot and cold – directly in the phantom hand. The technology opens up new avenues for non-invasive prosthetics
Actively reducing noise by ionizing air
EPFL scientists show that a thin layer of plasma, created by ionizing air, could be promising as an active sound absorber, with applications in noise control and room acoustics.
Deployable electrodes for minimally invasive craniosurgery
EPFL scientists have developed electrode arrays that can be funneled through a small hole in the skull and deployed over a relatively large surface over the brain’s cortex. The technology may be particularly useful for providing minimally invasive solutions for epileptic patients.
EPFL discovery brings us closer to next-generation electronics
EPFL engineers have found a way to control the interactions between excitons – quasiparticles that may one day transport data and replace the electrons in electronic devices. The engineers’ method involves applying an electric field to a two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting material.
New inspection drone uses wind to lengthen flight times 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 horizontally. These features make it a perfect candidate for inspecting power plants.
“Above all, the goal is to do our best.” Eva Baur took home first place and the audience award at the EPFL final of the My Thesis in 180 Seconds (MT180) competition for her captivating presentation on elastomers – complete with pictures of mussels. She’ll be one of three scientists representing EPFL in the MT180 Swiss finals.
“Our duty at EPFL is to give our students a future” Philippe Renaud recently gave his honorary lecture after nearly 30 years as the head of the Microsystems Laboratory 4 in the School of Engineering. EPFL spoke with this iconic figure of microengineering research about his long career at our School.
Read more about the School of Engineering Read all the news from the School of Engineering and learn more about Prof. Charbon awarded the 2023 IISS Pioneering Achievement Award, the new appointment of STI professors, and much more... 
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IN THE MEDIA Bionic technology allows amputees to feel warmth in missing hand Soft Robotic Electrode Offers Minimally Invasive Solution for Craniosurgery New inspection drone uses wind to lengthen flight times 
EVENTS 14-16.06.2023 |
