Bio-Inspired Technologies

Eco-friendly aquatic robot is made from fish food

Published:08.05.25 — An edible robot made by EPFL scientists leverages a combination of biodegradable fuel and surface tension to zip around the water’s surface, creating a safe – and nutritious – alternative to environmental monitoring devices made from artificial polymers and electronics.

EPFL hosts RoboSoft 2025

Published:01.05.25 — From April 23rd-26th, EPFL hosted the largest annual soft robotics conference, IEEE-RAS RoboSoft. This year's international event, whose theme was 'Interdisciplinarity and Widening Horizons', featured a soft robotics competition and an art expo. 

Morphing robot turns challenging terrain to its advantage

Published:27.02.25 — A bioinspired robot developed at EPFL can change shape to alter its own physical properties in response to its environment, resulting in a robust and efficient autonomous vehicle as well as a fresh approach to robotic locomotion.

A miniature swimming robot inspired by marine flatworms

Published:21.02.25 — EPFL engineers have developed a versatile swimming robot that nimbly navigates cluttered water surfaces. Inspired by marine flatworms, the innovative device offers new possibilities for environmental monitoring and ecological research.

Bat wings boost hovering efficiency

Published:30.01.25 — EPFL researchers have designed flexible, batlike wings that boost lift and improve flight performance. This innovation could lead to more efficient drones or energy-harvesting technologies.