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Switzerland has built a complete and vibrant ecosystem for the robotics industry, from university research to startups and multinational corporations, forming a collaborative ecology of “university R&D – startup trial and error – mass production by giants.” Switzerland stands out in the field of medical and rescue robots, with significant innovations and applications. This article will take you into the Swiss robotics industry and introduce the deepening applications of Swiss robotic innovations in the medical sector:
Innovations in Medical Robots
Cybathlon Competition: The world’s first competition for assistive technologies for people with disabilities, promoting the development of bionic prosthetics and brain-computer interface technologies.
NanoFlex Robotics: Developed an innovative “magnetic navigation” interventional surgical device that utilizes patented magnetic navigation technology and ultra-flexible guidewires to achieve precise, low-risk, remotely operable acute stroke surgeries.
Applications of Medical Robots
Scewo Smart Electric Wheelchair: The Scewo BRO developed by Scewo is the world’s only smart electric wheelchair that combines two-wheel driving with stair-climbing capabilities, providing greater autonomy and mobility for individuals with limited mobility.
Twiice Lower Limb Exoskeleton Robot: Provides personalized and modular lower limb exoskeleton robots designed to adapt to different body shapes and conditions, enabling paraplegics to stand and walk again, significantly improving their quality of life.
Globus Medical Smart Surgical Solutions: The ExcelsiusGPS provided combines robotic and positioning technologies to offer higher surgical safety and efficiency for patients and doctors, helping surgeons achieve precise visualization and positioning in spinal surgeries.
Advantages of Medical Robots
Strong R&D Institutions: Switzerland is home to top universities such as ETH Zurich and EPFL, whose research and innovation in the field of robotics have made significant contributions to maintaining Switzerland’s leading position in the medical robotics industry.
Innovation-Friendly Research Environment: Switzerland’s higher education and research institutions attract talent from around the world, providing strong support for the development of robotic technology.
Complete Industrial Ecosystem: Switzerland has built a complete and vibrant ecosystem for the robotics industry, continuously promoting the development and application of medical robotic technology from university research to startups and multinational corporations.
Switzerland’s development in the robotics industry is not limited to medical and rescue robots but also encompasses humanoid robots, logistics automation, and other areas, showcasing its comprehensive leading position in robotic technology. Here are some highlights of the development of the Swiss robotics industry:
Top Universities and Research Institutions
ETH Zurich:
As an important base for robotics research in Switzerland, the Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems (IRIS) at ETH Zurich covers multiple research areas from biomedical nano-devices to drones. Its Automation Systems Laboratory (ASL) has incubated several successful spin-off companies, such as ANYbotics, Scewo, Voliro, and Wingtra.
EPFL:
With world-leading research capabilities in computer vision, sensor technology, and artificial intelligence, EPFL has supplied a large number of talents to the Swiss robotics industry.
Innovative Companies and Success Stories
Flink Robotics: Founded in October 2023, Flink Robotics focuses on developing robotic control software with built-in physical AI, empowering robots with strong environmental perception and autonomous action capabilities, solving automation challenges in the logistics industry for package loading and handling.
Globus Medical: Provides smart surgical solutions with ExcelsiusGPS, combining robotic and positioning technologies to improve the precision and efficiency of spinal surgeries.
Hocoma: Developed the Lokomat, a robotic-assisted therapy device that makes the rehabilitation process more efficient and engaging through personalized challenges and gamified training.
Important Events and Collaborative Projects
International Humanoid Forum:
Showcased Switzerland’s rapid progress in humanoid robotics and invited leaders, researchers, and innovators from the global robotics industry to discuss future development directions.
Swiss Robotics Day:
Exhibited over 50 robots, including patrol robots, exoskeletons, and precision robotic arms designed for industrial tasks.
Policies and funding support.
Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF):
Since 2010, robotics has been a key focus area for SNSF, supporting fundamental research in robotics through special funds.
Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research Robotics (NCCR Robotics):
Brings together top researchers from across Switzerland to promote innovation in the industry.
Industrial Ecosystem
Switzerland has built a complete and vibrant ecosystem for the robotics industry, from university research to startups and multinational corporations, forming a collaborative development model of “university R&D – startup trial and error – mass production by giants.”
This three-tier collaborative ecosystem keeps the Swiss robotics industry continuously innovative, ensuring a seamless connection from fundamental research to commercial applications, allowing Switzerland to occupy an important position in the global robotics field. According to statistics, the annual output value of the Swiss robotics industry has exceeded 5 billion Swiss francs, driving the development of the entire high-end manufacturing industry.
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