➀ ETH Zurich team introduces ElectraSight, a hybrid eye-tracking system for smart glasses; ➁ The system combines contact and contactless methods to improve accuracy; ➂ ElectraSight utilizes low-power hardware and special sensors for high accuracy and energy efficiency.
Recent #ETH Zurich news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Robotics engineers at ETH Zurich have upgraded a quadruped robot, enabling it to climb standard ladders quickly. The robot, ANYMal, has been modified to use robotic paws that can form a hook-like grip. ➁ The team employed reinforcement learning and a simulation with a teacher-student method to train the robot. ➂ The robot achieved a 90% success rate in climbing various ladders in real-world scenarios.
➀ A new innovation from ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems uses electro-hydraulic actuators to create a muscle-powered robotic leg; ➁ The technology mimics biological muscle movements and offers enhanced adaptability and reduced heat generation; ➂ The muscle-powered leg demonstrates remarkable agility, capable of high jumps and quick adjustments to uneven terrain.
1. Panasonic is supporting a development program by ETH Zurich students to create a robot for asteroid exploration. 2. The robot, named SpaceHopper, features a three-legged design to navigate the low-gravity conditions of asteroids using controlled leaps. 3. Panasonic's contribution includes providing optimal battery solutions for the robot's tests in low gravity environments.