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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.

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.

01.12.25

A More Holistic View for Graph AI: New Pooling Method Boosts Performance in Drug Discovery and Network Analysis

A new study from the ZHAW Centre for Artificial Intelligence, in collaboration with Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, introduces DSMVPool, a multi-view graph pooling method published in Pattern Recognition. The approach overcomes key limitations in how…

13.11.25

Dr. Jorge Peña Queralta Selected for Swissnex Staff Mobility Program to Shanghai, China

Dr. Jorge Peña Queralta, Head of the Embodied Mobile Agents research group at ZHAW’s Centre for AI, will be supported by Swissnex in Shanghai, China, in 2026. During his exchange in Shanghai, he will explore collaboration opportunities in robotics…

17.10.25

PhD Student Pascal Sager Selected for Swissnex Embodied Intelligence Week in San Francisco

PhD student Pascal Sager has been selected for the competitive Embodied Intelligence Week at Swissnex San Francisco. The program connects Swiss researchers and entrepreneurs exploring the future of AI and robotics.

17.10.25

CAI co-organised AI+X Summit 2025

Early October 2025, over 2000 participants gathered in Oerlikon at the AI+X Summit to explore how AI is shaping business, science, and society.ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, ETH and the University of Zurich co-organised the event.

14.10.25

Document recognition as transcription : A new perspective

A collaboration with Swiss engineering specialist Bossard Group on a digital parts production platform revealed a critical bottleneck: the automated interpretation of engineering drawings. This industrial challenge sparked foundational research with…

14.10.25

CAI presents Readings in AI 2024/25

In our most recent research report, Readings in AI 2024/25 (Volume 1 and 2), we present the fruit of our labor from 2024 and first quarter of 2025. It is the result of our team of staff, students, and partners working together to enhance…

03.10.25

Two of our own as part of top 100+ Women in AI+Data in Switzerland

Women are a driving force in AI & Data - designing strategies, developing methodologies, translating them into practice, leading teams, and shaping the discourse.

30.09.25

Saving Energy through Digitalisation

In their bachelor's thesis, two ZHAW students developed a practical consulting tool and, through data analysis, identified energy-saving potential for industrial companies. The interdisciplinary collaboration between data science and energy and…

04.09.25

Research on quantum computing at ZHAW in the media

Further reading (in German only): Swiss student conducts research on quantum computing

12.08.25

CAI contributes to Swiss Open LLM release

ZHAW's Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) has been involved in the development of Switzerland's first large language model, a 70-billion-parameter system, as part of the SwissAI Initiative. The model is scheduled for release in late Summer…

22.07.25

4-year SNF-Innosuisse funded Bridge Discovery grant for Robotic 3D Printing

The highly competitive grant has been awarded to Prof. Dr. Alisa Rupenyan at ZHAW CAI, Dr. Efe Balta at inspire AG, and Prof. Dr. John Lygeros at the Automatic Control Laboratory, ETH Zurich. They will collaborate to establish innovative technology…