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Project objectives and goals: / Demonstrate that time synchronization according to IEEE 802.1AS can be implemented successfully on Lattice’s FPGA products with RISC-V core and 1000BASE-T1 Ethernet. InES-gPTP2020, ZHAW’s implementation of IEEE 802.1AS-2020, will be ported and integrated to the…

The European Green Deal aims for a climate neutral EU in 2050. This can only be achieved by novel technologies, amongst them renewable energy sources. Photovoltaics has proven viable but requires improvements in terms of its environmental footprint. Thus, efficiency must be maximized and energy and…

The “L5: Living Lab Lokstadt” project was launched in 2023. Workshops with residents and stakeholders were held to identify needs relating to sustainable lifestyles. The aim is to develop measures in a participatory manner to make active mobility (cycling, walking) more attractive.

The European Union (EU) – an organization founded to secure peace and prosperity in Europe – has been grappling with major security challenges for at least a decade. When Russia attacked Ukraine in 2014, the EU's foreign and security policy was still in its infancy. However, Russia's invasion of…

Detection of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), called “forever chemicals” with optical spectroscopy techniques.

We develop a cloud platform and workflow characterising graphene and functionalised graphene surfaces based on images obtained from transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) including image data management and processing following by feature extraction based on…

OrthoSense by Leg&airy revolutionizes ankle-foot orthotics by turning subjective brace fitting into data-driven care. Embedded sensors capture pressure data, enabling AI driven biomechanical algorithms to tailor each brace’s shape and fit to the individual patient while enabling patients tracking.

Balance meets technology: On an interactive balance board, users control a game field by shifting their weight and guide a ball to the target. The game demonstrates in a clear and playful way how balance, coordination, and body control can be trained.

The Development of a novel trunk stability test for the dynamic assessment of the movement control in a sedentary posture

A novel blockchain- and AI-powered platform for transparent, automated supply chain financing in sustainable agriculture and other sectors.

The ELEVATE training program aims to educate a new generation of engineers to promote and exploit the energy efficiency and resource economy of event-based bio-inspired intelligence.

The Living Lab develops and pilots an interdepartmental sustainability module in which students from Social Work, Architecture, and Environmental Sciences work together on real-world challenges and learn to address complex issues through the integration of diverse perspectives.

The project develops and evaluates large-scale underground thermal energy storage concepts in St. Gallen – Hybrid Tank‑Borehole and Cavern storage – to integrate low‑carbon heat into district heating networks and enable scalable, replicable UTES solutions for Switzerland.

The project examines and explores the optimization of building operations through digital technologies from the perspectives of investors, operations and data

The project is a roundtable series initiated by ZHAW that brings together academia and industry in the field of smart building management. Its objective is to establish a platform for critically examining current developments such as AI, IoT, and data-driven approaches, and for translating them into…