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What if wooden parquet floors were not only aesthetically pleasing, but also equipped with sensors in the future? In a project funded by Innosuisse, researchers at ETH Zurich and the Bauwerk Group demonstrated what modern and sustainable parquet floors could look like.

The automation company Festo and ETH Zurich are creating soft robotic actuators with muscle-like performance. Scalable, efficient, and flexible, this technology could unlock new possibilities for automation, from grippers to valves—bringing us closer to autonomous machines with muscle-like capabilities.

After knee replacement surgery, many patients remain dissatisfied due to unnatural joint sensation or limited range of motion. Together with the implant manufacturer Aesculap, ETH Zurich is developing new biomechanical models based on X-ray images of the moving knee joint in order to optimise implant placement and enable real-time predictions during surgery.

Storage hydropower plants in the Alps play a major role in the electricity supply. However, sedimentation reduces their storage capacity year after year, which can also lead to safety issues at dams. ETH researchers and power plant operators are examining the effects of diverting fine sediments via the turbines.

The MAS in Computational Structural Design is a new one-year further education programme for the construction industry. It combines design and engineering, enabling participants to bring cutting-edge solutions to real-world projects. Apply now and shape the future of construction.