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How AIs understand words

Published:20.06.25 — Researchers at EPFL have created a mathematical model that helps explain how breaking language into sequences makes modern AI like chatbots so good at understanding and using words.

Soft robot modules for new haptic interactions

Published:19.06.25 — EPFL researchers have developed a customizable soft robotic system that uses compressed air to produce shape changes, vibrations, and other haptic, or tactile, feedback in a variety of configurations. The device holds significant promise for applications in virtual reality, physical therapy, and rehabilitation.

EPFL research is back on the European stage

Published:17.06.25 — Eight EPFL researchers were selected by the European Research Council (ERC) as part of the 2024 call for proposals for the Advanced Grant competition.

AI monitors wildlife behavior in the Swiss Alps

Published:16.06.25 — Scientists at EPFL have created MammAlps, a multi-view, multi-modal video dataset that captures how wild mammals behave in the Swiss Alps. This new resource could be a game-changer for wildlife monitoring and conservation efforts.

Switzerland and AI: tiny but mighty

Published:13.06.25 — While the US and China battle for AI supremacy, Switzerland is charting a different course – one that prioritizes quality over scale, public-private collaboration, and ethical AI development.