Universities and Institutes
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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich (ETH)
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The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich is a university of science and technology with an outstanding research track record. More than 18,000 people from 80 nations study, research and work there. Around 370 professorships in 16 departments provide world-class teaching and research, primarily in technology, mathematics, the natural sciences and related areas. ETH Zurich’s mission is to compete as one of the top universities internationally and break into new, pioneering fields. A university with national roots and an international orientation, it fulfils this mission on behalf of Switzerland. In the last 153 years, the university has been associated with 21 Nobel Laureates who were engaged as professors at ETH Zurich at the time of their award or had studied or researched there.
Collaboration between ETH Zurich’s Autonomous Systems Lab (ASL) and Alstom takes place primarily at the level of research and development. The main goal is to develop intelligent, autonomous robotic and mechatronic systems. In concrete terms these are inspection robots, walking robots and micro robots, as well as unmanned aircrafts such as solar aircrafts and micro helicopters. Other areas covered include navigation and mapping, and product design methodologies and innovation.
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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne (EPFL)
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The EPFL is internationally recognized as a top university, and attracts well-known researchers from all over the world. Its campus on the shores of Lake Geneva brings together around 10,000 people. The school’s innovative structure is designed to stimulate collaboration between students, professors, researchers, and entrepreneurs. These daily interactions give rise to new and groundbreaking work in science, technology and architecture. EPFL offers 13 complete study programmes at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels in engineering, basic sciences, computer and communication sciences, life sciences, technology management, civil engineering, architecture, and the environment. With more than 250 laboratories and research groups on campus, the EPFL is one of the most innovative and productive scientific institutions in the world.
Similar to Alstom Inspection Robotics’ work with the ETH Zurich, its collaboration with the EPFL centres on research and development in connection with robotic and mechatronic systems.
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University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW).
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Via its industry partner Alstom Switzerland, Alstom Inspection Robotics also collaborates on various research projects with the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW).
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