Centre for Artificial Intelligence

The Centre for Artificial Intelligence is the leading methodology-driven competence centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) at the ZHAW School of Engineering. Our vision is to create a future in which humans can thrive with and through AI.

We focus on the following core questions:

• How can we think about AI and fundamentally advance the technology itself?
• How can AI systems perceive, understand, and generate content?
• How can AI act in the physical world?
• How should AI be developed, deployed, evaluated, and integrated into regulatory frameworks?

We collaborate with researchers in the humanities and human sciences and develop applications across a wide range of sectors, including industry, culture, healthcare, science, and security.

Technology should always serve a purpose. As part of our research and innovation ecosystem, we help you identify relevant AI challenges and work with you to develop potential solutions. 

Through tailored innovation sprints with our external partners, we are able to identify your individual needs and co-create solutions tailored to them. We then develop prototypes and test potential products to create reliable and trustworthy solutions ready for implementation.

• Insights: Keynotes, training
• AI consulting: Workshops, sprints, expert support, consulting and supervision
• Research and development: Small to large collaborative projects, third-party funded research, student projects, field-tested prototypes

Get in touch with us - if you have a business challenge and cannot find an existing solution on the market, it could be the perfect opportunity for a collaborative research project with the possibility of third-party funding.

We believe in the scientific method as the most effective approach to solving complex real-world challenges. That is why the ZHAW Centre for Artificial Intelligence offers methodology-driven courses as part of the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science programs at the ZHAW School of Engineering. We are committed to ensuring that the latest advances in research and development are integrated into our teaching, providing a unique range of educational opportunities.

We are equally committed to lifelong learning. Through our continuing education programs in artificial intelligence, you will gain a solid foundation of knowledge and learn how to apply modern AI technologies safely, efficiently, and effectively in business and industrial practice. Help shape technological change and expand your skills for the workplace of tomorrow.

Within ZHAW, the CAI is the leading competence center for the development and research of methods and general applications in AI and machine learning. We offer a unique environment for AI research because we take a case-based approach to solving concrete, real-world application challenges. In doing so, we strive for groundbreaking research that leads directly to breakthroughs in practical applications.

While we are results-oriented, we are equally committed to our employees and their personal development. We place great importance on creating a working environment that encourages regular exchange, professional development, and strong interpersonal relationships. To support this, we organize seminars and colloquia as well as social events throughout the year.

In terms of infrastructure, we provide extensive computing and laboratory resources that enable even complex development projects, as well as state-of-the-art laboratories for hands-on research. Our technical infrastructure also supports our strong work-from-home culture and helps employees achieve a healthy balance between work and family life.