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EPFL launches shape-shifting robot GOAT: A breakthrough in adaptive terrain exploration.
Researchers from EPFL’s CREATE Lab, led by Josie Hughes, have developed GOAT (Good Over All Terrains) — a shape-shifting robot inspired by animals’ adaptability. GOAT can morph between a flat rover and a sphere, allowing it to drive, roll, and swim across various environments. This flexible design enables energy-efficient, versatile locomotion without limbs, setting a new standard for robotic mobility and control.
Four SNSF Advanced Grants go to ETH Zurich researchers
Four ETH Zurich professors have been awarded SNSF Advanced Grants, receiving a total of 8.5 million CHF over five years. These grants, ranging from 1.9 to 2.7 million CHF per recipient, support top researchers and were introduced as a temporary measure after Switzerland lost access to ERC funding. This is the final round of SNSF Advanced Grants, as Swiss researchers will be eligible to apply for ERC Advanced Grants again in the next round.
https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2025/01/four-snsf-advanced-grants-go-to-eth-zurich-researchers.html