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11.02.26

New graph classification method improves applications like drug discovery

Researchers from Winterthur and Venice developed a new method to improve the classification of graph-structured data: Topology-Aware Node Dropping Augmentation.

09.02.26

ZHAW’s CAI Captivates Global Audience at WEF 2026

Under the motto “Touching Intelligence,” a delegation from ZHAW’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) showcased the future of embodied AI at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos.

09.02.26

CAI researchers develop advanced AI model for medical image processing in full 3D

A new publication from the Intelligent Vision Systems group (IVS) at CAI introduces an AI method to reduce patient radiation dose in cancer therapy.

30.01.26

Automated Measurement of Tissue Velocities in Echocardiography

In a collaboration with the Zürich Startup MediRapp AG, we trained a computer vision model to automatically detect clinically relevant peak velocities in echocardiographic tissue Doppler traces. The vendor-agnostic approach harmonizes measurements…

29.01.26

CAI Research accepted for publication at the top journals JAIR and Neural Computation

The Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) publishes innovative contributions ranging from fundamental neuro-inspired AI research to agentic systems for autonomous computer control.

19.01.26

DIZH Founder Call: Four ZHAW Projects Successful

The Digitalization Initiative DIZH is funding eleven projects from Zurich's higher education institutions that aim to establish a start-up or spin-off. Four ZHAW projects have been approved, ranging from interventions for cognitive impairments to…

18.12.25

CAI Received SoE Funding for new Physical AI Demonstrations and Workshop development projects

Dr. Jorge Peña Queralta and PhD student Pascal Sager have secured funding for two internal School of Engineering projects at ZHAW. The projects strengthen interactive robotics demonstrations and hands-on AI education, advancing outreach, teaching,…

18.12.25

DIZH Visits CAI to Learn About Physical AI Education

Dr. Jorge Peña Queralta presented ZHAW’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) to the DIZH Coordination Committee. The exchange focused on Physical AI in education and on defining Physical AI literacy across schools, vocational training, and…

18.12.25

CAI was present at the Swiss Robotics Day with multiple AI + Robotics demonstrations

Prof. Alisa Rupenyan-Vasileva and Dr. Jorge Peña Queralta represented ZHAW’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) at Swiss Robotics Day in Lausanne. They showcased humanoid and other autonomous robotic systems and discussed recent advances in…

04.12.25

Pro-human AI Design explained

AI has the potential to manipulate what makes us human – e.g., our ability to form relationships. Prof. Stadelmann explores how to make sure the technology does not dehumanize us.