A math tutor to provide support for individual learning needs The project aims to provide targeted support for students with low achievement in mathematics through an intelligent tutoring system. By combining instructional psychology, subject-specific didactics, and state-of-the-art technology, a personalized learning environment is created that contributes to greater educational equity.… Read More »MATHiL
Reducing administrative burdens in social services through a generative translation tool for simplified language This project addresses the non-take-up of social benefits caused by language and administrative barriers. It proposes the use of a generative AI tool that translates complex social administration documents into plain language. The project aims to… Read More »Simplify!
Biodiversity monitoring of grasshoppers with an AI-supported mobile app The aim of the project is to develop the “ChirpScan” app, which uses artificial intelligence to automatically classify grasshoppers based on their songs. The app enables efficient monitoring of biodiversity and serves as a didactic tool to promote biodiversity education. It… Read More »ChirpScan
Sonified Neurological EEG Events Monitoring The project SonNEEM develops innovative solutions for more effective EEG monitoring and decision making in Intensive Care Units (ICU). The project team leverages machine learning, user centered data sonification and auditory display design, tailored to the challenges of ICU settings, with a focus on detection… Read More »SonNEEM
The project aims to develop a novel automated digital tool based on communication theory to analyze how different journalistic perspectives are linked in media reporting. The tool will benefit both strategic communication of organizations and journalistic research within media companies. Team Prof. Dr. Alexandre Bovet, UZH Department of Mathematical Modeling… Read More »New Digital Tools for Media Monitoring and Discourse Analysis
Radiology AI-Driven Clinical Decision-Making with Multi-Modal Exploration The rapid digital transformation in healthcare has surged data volume and variety, overwhelming clinicians. Much of this data is unstructured, making it hard to explore. Radiology, a key diagnostic field, faces fragmented records. We propose RADICAL, an AI tool streamlining workflows with natural… Read More »RADICAL
In the interactive VR experience “Being a spider”, visitors slip into the role of a four-spotted spider and go insect hunting at night. They sense air currents with highly sensitive sensory hairs and perceive the finest vibrations via gap sensors – just like a real spider. The “Being a Spider”… Read More »“Being a spider” – virtual reality as a space for experience
Support for innovative start-up ideas The DIZH innovation program promotes entrepreneurial projects in the context of digital transformation. The Founder Call provides targeted support for early start-up ideas from employees and students at DIZH universities. The Founder Call offers low-threshold start-up funding to develop an initial proof of concept from… Read More »Call for proposals: Founder Call
In the PHZH annual report 2024, the Crafting Playbook project funded by the innovation program is presented in a video with Heike Beuschlein. Watch the video The Crafting Playbook supports teachers in making their work meaningful, finding a better balance between stress and resources and strengthening their health. With short… Read More »Crafting Playbook in the annual report of PHZH
What makes a city livable? How can technology help conserve resources and drive sustainable urban development? In this episode, our hosts Frank Richter and Jessica Reust talk to Vicente Carabias-Hütter from ZHAW about the concept of Smart Cities. It’s not just about digital solutions but about intelligent approaches that make… Read More »New podcast episode on Smart Cities