Find out what “Life” is at the Swiss Pavilion!
After a successful two months of our first exhibit about robots and AI called “Augmented Human”, we’re beyond excited to share “Life” with you until August 12.
Discover in this new exhibition how cutting-edge research and innovation from Switzerland are shaping healthier, smarter, and more sustainable futures. From quantum computing and AI to personalised medicine and environmental monitoring, Switzerland’s contributions support longer, better lives and address global challenges in health, education, and technology.
Find out more about the seven projects below:
Qubits on the Bloch by NCCR SPIN
Quantum computing’s biggest challenge? Crafting qubits, its fundamental units. The art installation at the Swiss Pavilion transforms discarded data from qubit experiments into representations of Bloch spheres, illustrating how trial, error, and collaboration shape the quantum technology and society of tomorrow.
Brain Networks on a Chip by Tomoya Duenki and MaxWell Biosystems AG
In this project, multiple lab grown mini-brain models are connected on microelectrode grids. This creates brain circuits on chips, which replicate complex brain structures and functions. Brain Networks on a Chip allow researchers to study the behaviour of both healthy and diseased brains. Read more about this project here and here.
AI-Driven Pollen Forecasts by METAS & MeteoSwiss
Did you know that over 20% of the global population suffers from pollen allergies? Real-time data is essential in order to improve symptom management. The SwisensPoleno device employs advanced technology and AI to detect airborne particles. These data are then integrated into the MeteoSwiss forecast model, delivering real-time pollen updates to enhance daily life.
Data Storage in JPEG DNA by EPFL, EPFL+ECAL Lab and Cultural Heritage & Innovation Center
Inspired by nature, JPEG DNA offers a groundbreaking and sustainable way to store images for future generations. One trillion (1,000,000,000,000) pictures can fit into just 60 grams of DNA. In fact, the storage of all photos ever taken by humankind would weigh less than a kilogram—easily fitting into a shoebox and designed to last for millennia.
Neur-xplorer by Lausanne University Hospital
As analysing the brain remains highly complex, psychiatric diagnoses often arrive too late to address the underlying causes of disorders. Neur-xplorer is changing this. By employing holographic microscopy and cell reprogramming, it can study living neurons derived from a patient, enabling early diagnosis and paving the way for personalised, preventive care in the future.
MIRACLEII Surgery by University of Basel
The MIRACLEII project is combining new key technologies to make complex surgery simpler and safer. It envisions and develops a robot-guided laser that cuts bone with superhuman precision, AI that designs perfect implants in seconds, 3D printers that produce implants directly in the operating room, and virtual reality that enables much improved surgical planning.
Robot Care by ZHAW: Zurich University of Applied Sciences
For elderly citizens and those with limited mobility, maximising their independence is vital. In the future, robots could provide the physical assistance needed to make this possible. The Robot Care project isdeveloping brain-inspired AI technology to make robots safer, more agile, and more aware of their surroundings, enabling them to become better assistants and companions.
We’re looking forward to your visit and your thoughts as we turn the page to chapter two of our three-part exhibition story. Come get to know “Life” now at the Swiss Pavilion!