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Mechanical engineering students at ETH Zurich built an autonomous bike as part of a one-year Bachelor’s degree project. The AutoBike could assist bike‑sharing companies with future bike redistribution. The project allowed students to develop the technology from concept to prototype.

Source: ETH Zurich News

Researchers at Empa in St. Gallen have developed a wound patch that releases chlorhexidine when exposed to visible LED light, allowing controlled disinfection. The system uses silica nanoparticles coated with a polymer shell containing photoswitches that swell to release the drug and contract to seal it again. The technology is still in laboratory testing and will require clinical trials before approval in Switzerland.

Source: Swiss Federal Government

In its role as chair of the OSCE for 2026, Switzerland presented a roadmap at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference outlining 18 action points to prevent torture, prosecute ill‑treatment, and protect victims. The document consolidates international standards, legal obligations, political commitments and best practice without creating new norms. It aims to bridge the gap between the OSCE states’ commitment to the absolute prohibition of torture and the ongoing documentation of such abuses.

Source: Swiss Federal Government

ETH spin‑off Winduction has developed a wireless charging system that uses coils inside bus tyres to draw power from ground plates at stops, allowing electric buses to recharge during operation. The system achieves over 90% efficiency and enables smaller batteries, reducing acquisition and operating costs. A pilot is planned for 2028 with Swiss transport operators, including a route between Zurich Airport and Oerlikon.

Source: ETH Zurich News

Künstliche Intelligenz entwickelt sich von einfacher Automatisierung und Inhaltsgenerierung hin zu Systemen, die komplexe Ziele über heterogene Unternehmenslandschaften hinweg verfolgen. Der Beitrag definiert Agentic AI anhand von sechs Kernfähigkeiten – Ziele, Umgebungsinteraktion, Schlussfolgern, Gedächtnis, Werkzeuge und Handeln – und unterscheidet Agenten erster Ordnung (einzelne KI-Agenten) von Agenten zweiter Ordnung (Kollaboration mehrerer Agenten). Auf dieser Basis werden agentenbasierte Workflows, Architekturmuster und praktische Implikationen für Design, Governance und Mensch-Agent-…

Source: OpenAlex

This study compared microbial composition between simple appendicitis (SA) and complicated appendicitis (CA) in pediatric patients using culture and 16S rRNA sequencing of appendix tissues and rectal swabs. The most common aerobic bacteria identified were Escherichia, Klebsiella spp., and Enterococcus spp., and CA samples showed higher relative abundance of potential pathobionts such as an unclassified Enterobacteriaceae genus. No significant differences were found at the alpha or beta diversity levels between SA and CA groups, and the study highlighted limitations including a small sample si…

Source: OpenAlex

President Guy Parmelin met Indian leaders in New Delhi on 5 October 2026, discussing trade, investment, and intellectual property under the TEPA framework. The visit concluded a Migration and Mobility Partnership and a training exchange agreement for young professionals, and highlighted plans for a 2027 AI summit in Geneva. The discussions also covered cooperation in science, education, and multilateral diplomacy.

Source: Swiss Federal Government

On 3 October 2026, EPFL in Lausanne awarded 1,565 Master’s diplomas during its traditional graduation ceremony. The event highlighted outstanding achievements, presented several awards, and featured speeches from EPFL President Anna Fontcuberta i Morral and alumni such as Nicolas Cudré-Mauroux. The ceremony also honored faculty and staff contributions with special recognitions.

Source: EPFL News

Infomaniak, a Geneva‑based cloud and digital infrastructure provider founded in 1994, completed a reverse takeover with Pierrot Duval and began trading B‑shares on the SIX Swiss Exchange on 2 October 2026. The first day of trading saw the market capitalisation rise to just under CHF 400 million, with the share price climbing from CHF 56 to CHF 85. The listing provides Infomaniak with access to capital markets to expand sovereign cloud infrastructure, enhance AI‑integrated services, and grow its European presence while maintaining control through a foundation.

Source: Startupticker

The Neuchâtel-based startup NovoViz received the BCN Innovation 2026 award, earning CHF 150,000 for its next‑generation single‑photon imaging solutions. The prize ceremony took place on 1 October at the Théâtre du Passage, with 300 attendees. NovoViz’s technology, developed from EPFL’s AQUA lab research, offers hypersensitive cameras capable of detecting individual photons across visible and short‑wave infrared spectra, enabling applications in industry, science, security, defense, and space.

Source: Startupticker