Engineering sciences

A robotic hand developed at EPFL surpasses the limits of human dexterity with a dual-thumbed, reversible-palm design that can detach from its robotic 'arm' to reach and grasp multiple objects.

Designed to enhance safety in industrial inspection activities, Grace is a quadruped robot capable of moving and climbing in hostile environments such as shipyards, oil platforms and energy facilities. Among its distinctive features are its ability to adapt to surfaces of different nature and to respond to unforeseen events by autonomously adjusting its behaviour.

Researchers have deciphered the diet of an important nomadic people in Eastern European history. By analyzing dental calculus, they have provided the first direct evidence that the diet of the Scythians included milk from various ruminants and horses.

Press release Agroscope-s 2026-2029 Work Programme addresses the most important challenges facing the Swiss agriculture and food sector, and agricultural practitioners in particular.