Similarity-based AI for Rare Diseases The RareSim project aims at developing novel AI-based approaches to support physicians in their tasks of helping rare disease patient (in particular for diagnosis). Whilst these more than 7000 rare diseases each afflict less than 2000 people, it is estimated that for all these diseases… Read More »RareSim
Complex natural spaces are under pressure all over the world today. The aim of the project is to communicate this acute threat posed by the climate crisis using innovative digital communication methods and artistic productions, without putting further pressure on these natural spaces. Artists and scientists from the Telematic Performance… Read More »Augmented Ecospheres
The ‘Media and Computer Science’ module is to be taught in elementary school in accordance with the requirements of Curriculum 21, largely in an integrated and interdisciplinary manner. The project focuses on computer science and builds a bridge to music through the conceptual proximity between computational thinking and musical-compositional thinking.… Read More »Computer science and computer music at school
Zurich urban reachability & accessibility enhancement through digital technology The ZuReach is a participatory research project in collaboration with practice partners that aims to provide a scalable and regularly updated database containing comprehensive sidewalk accessibility information in Zurich. This initiative also plays a pivotal role in advancing digital methods and… Read More »ZuReach
Apéro Digital is launching its first event, in collaboration with the Swiss Digital Initiative (SDI), on the topic Certification Labels for AI Systems. When: 22 May 2024, 15.00 Where: UZH DSI Event Room SOC E-010, Rämistrasse 69, Zürich More information The Apéro Digital event series are regular in-person gatherings for… Read More »Apéro Digital
“Conversations with Stanley” enables the audience to have conversations in real time with an emotionally responsive artificial intelligence. The project aims to make technology tangible in a low-threshold way, encourage critical reflection and open up a public and broad debate on the role of algorithms in our society. Learn more… Read More »Conversations with Stanley
The “Swiss Smart City Outreach (SSCO)” project aims to promote the implementation of smart city initiatives, primarily in the canton of Zurich, by providing information, knowledge transfer (DIZH projects) and networking, thereby contributing to the development of smart, sustainable cities and municipalities in Switzerland. Further links on the topic: Plattform… Read More »DIZH Swiss Smart City Outreach
The project communicates digital transformation topics in an entertaining way. The focus is on a comedy show, advertised via various websites, social media and a live event. The show and the accompanying communication are tested for their impact and resonance. Image created by OpenAI’s DALL-E Team Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Gnach, ZHAW School… Read More »SciComm meets Comedy
The development of exergames for rehabilitation requires an interdisciplinary approach. Exergameathons (a combination of interdisciplinary input and a hackathon format for the development of new exergame ideas) are intended to reduce the barriers to the use of exergames in the healthcare sector by involving healthcare professionals and the public. Team… Read More »Exergames for Health – Bringing digital and motivating forms of therapy and training to the clinic and public
MindfulPacer is an innovative platform made up of a smartwatch application and a smartphone app. The platform helps people affected by Long Covid manage their symptoms by providing them with real-time data related to their physical activity. The research prototype is now to be made publicly available and, in collaboration… Read More »Growing a public self-sustaining community for Activity Pacing and Long Covid patients