Elisa Donati, when will AI robots become part of our everyday lives?
Copied from: https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2026/06/elisa-donati-when-will-ai-robots-become-part-of-our-everyday-lives.html Many AI robots appear intelligent as long as they operate in controlled environments. Neuroscientist and robotics researcher Elisa Donati explains why robots with real-world readiness require more than just fast software. Robots already perform a huge range of tasks: they work on factory floors, deliver parcels and clean our apartments. However, many […]
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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 […]
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 […]