A robot to study interaction with citizens

The City of Lugano, in collaboration with a SUPSI research team from the Dalle Molle institute for artificial intelligence studies (IDSIA USI-SUPSI), has launched a pilot project dedicated to the interaction between robots and citizens, experimenting in a real urban environment with the integration of autonomous technologies into public life.

Innovative inline automatic inspection system for identifying process drifts

The InnoInspect project, developed by the Institute of Systems and Applied Electronics (ISEA) in collaboration with the company Tomaco SA, has created a 2D online automatic inspection system for mechanical parts during the machining process. Thanks to advanced image processing techniques, the system can detect production process deviations on a micrometric scale, even in the presence of machining residues.

Targeted and Intelligent Sanitization with RPD Technology

A robot that detects, reaches, and disinfects contaminated surfaces in a targeted way: this is the outcome of the project “Responsive Precision Disinfection for Environmental Surfaces” (RPD), funded by Innosuisse. It marks a new frontier in the sanitization of healthcare and public environments through autonomous and adaptive technologies.

A journey through the musical metaverse

Music production and consumption have always evolved hand in hand with technological development. Today, some technologies promise increasingly immersive and multi-sensory production and listening experiences. One of these is the musical metaverse, the focus of the MUSMET project.

Digital clothing and accessories? With AI, it's possible

A next-generation AI solution is under development to optimize digital supply chain operations in the Fashion & Luxury sector, enabling efficient digitization and classification of garments, accessories, and textiles.

Innovation and Circular Economy in the Automotive Sector

The TREASURE project has been successfully completed, an initiative that promoted the transition of the automotive sector towards Circular Economy (CE) practices. The project addressed the main barriers hindering the full potential of CE, demonstrating the concrete benefits of its adoption in both technological and economic terms.

From Waste to Value: The New Life of Lithium-Ion Batteries

The Automation, Robotics and Machines (ARM) Laboratory has developed new automated and digital solutions for dismantling lithium-ion battery packs and cells, turning an environmental challenge into an opportunity: safer, more efficient recycling aimed at the circular reuse of materials.

From Sensors to AI: How Rehabilitation Becomes Personalized

By integrating wearable devices, web applications, and machine learning models, the MLSmartPhysio project—funded by the Hasler Foundation—introduces a new approach to personalized upper-limb rehabilitation and lays the groundwork for future clinical studies and applications in real healthcare settings.

From smartwatches to digital twins: tailor-made health

Every body is different and every person's health is unique. The new frontier in medicine is personalization: devices, data, and algorithms work together to better prevent, predict, and treat. Through numerous collaborations both within and outside SUPSI, the MeDiTech Institute has made precision health its main strategic focus.

From Catalyst to Aerospace: How the Matrix First Method Transforms Composite Materials

"Matrix First" is a new approach to the design and production of composite materials, developed for applications in the catalytic, aerospace, and energy fields—where optimizing the thermo-mechanical, chemical, and structural properties of materials is essential. The goal: to ensure efficiency, reliability, and durability even under complex operating conditions.

Life in plastic is fantastic?

Often at the center of debate due to their environmental impact, polymeric materials have represented a radical change in our lives. In this first chapter of a series of three in-depth articles, we analyze the world of plastics without prejudice, taking a look at the progress made by research and industry in their recycling and reuse.