Robotics on the rise
Increasing numbers of ambitious researchers at ETH Zurich are taking the plunge and founding commercial enterprises. Some particularly promising young entrepreneurs have been – or are being – supported by donors to the Pioneer Fellowship programme.
Along the way to founding ANYbotics, Marco Hutter was supported with a Pioneer Fellowship.
© ETH Foundation / Daniel Winkler
© ETH Foundation / Daniel Winkler
Along the way to founding ANYbotics, Marco Hutter was supported with a Pioneer Fellowship.
© ETH Foundation / Daniel Winkler
© ETH Foundation / Daniel Winkler
We present a selection:
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Tethys Robotics
Underwater drones:Learn more
a drone that uses acoustic sensors to navigate waters and can be sent on assignments like search missions in strong currents.
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Caterra
Weeding robot:Learn more
small, light and free of chemicals – the laser-based robot designed by Caterra removes weeds efficiently and ecologically.
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incon.ai
AR for construction projects:Learn more
the technology combines computer vision and digital models with augmented reality to place building components with precision.
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Auterion
Drone software:Learn more
in 2022, the company signed a million-dollar deal with US supermarket chain Walmart for its drone delivery service.
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No-Touch Robotics
Contactless robot grippers:Learn more
the use of acoustic levitation forces enables the grippers to manipulate sensitive objects in the micro range such as is required in the watch or semiconductor industry.
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Auxivo
Exoskeletons:Learn more
the spin-off launched by the Rehabilitation Engineering Lab develops wearable solutions for various sectors to reduce the strain on workers lifting and holding heavy weights.
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Gravis Robotics
Autonomous construction machines:Learn more
the technology is used in settings like clearing streets after natural disasters where human lives would otherwise be endangered.
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Fixposition
High-precision positioning:Learn more
the spin-off supplies real-time navigation systems with levels of previously unattainable precision for self-driving cars, robots and industrial drones.
