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Distalmotion is a medical device company founded and based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Our mission is to remove the complexity out of robotic surgery in order to establish a new standard of care, where all patients in general surgery, gynecology and urology have access to best-in-class minimally invasive care. To do so, we have developed a surgical robot called Dexter. Designed, developed and manufactured in Switzerland, Dexter integrates the benefits of laparoscopy and robotics. Dexter combines the affordability of laparoscopy with the benefits of robotics through his novel, on-demand approach to robotic surgery. For further information, visit: dexter.surgery and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter: @Distalmotion.

Since 2016, Swiss robotics company ANYbotics has developed innovative, intelligent, and integrated robotic solutions that improve workers’ lives, increase productivity, and support more sustainable industrial facilities. Partnering with global technology leaders, ANYbotics provides autonomous, automated, end-to-end robotic inspection solutions, for complex, hazardous, and explosive industrial environments, to large asset operators. ANYbotics is a company of over 100 employees focused on supporting the inspection needs of workers in oil and gas, power, energy, mining, processing, chemicals, transportation, and construction.

CREAL is creating a light-field display for near-eye use that provides more realistic optical depth and enhances the experience of virtual and mixed reality. This technology addresses issues like eye strain, nausea, and discomfort commonly associated with current headset devices, all within a design that is simple to manufacture and compact in size.

Nautica Technologies is working on advanced robotic systems for independent cleaning and examination of ship hulls. Our focus is on merging robots, autonomy, and data to address key challenges in the marine sector.

Sonix is a voice chat app made specifically for gamers, providing incredibly fast response times, AI technology to reduce background noise, and high-quality sound.

SAEKI is constructing advanced lights-out factories that are adaptable and efficient, using digital manufacturing and robotics. They offer complete automation for 3D printing, machining, and inspecting vital and oversized parts, with next-day delivery. By improving production techniques and upholding high-quality criteria, SAEKI is revolutionizing the manufacturing sector and enabling industries to explore new innovations.

Zuriq provides adaptable quantum computing hardware that utilizes trapped ions.

Lightium AG is a Swiss startup that provides Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) foundry and design services using their own Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) platform. Lightium's offering helps address the complex challenges faced by manufacturers of photonic devices by providing superior performance, a streamlined and affordable supply chain, and the ability to quickly scale up from prototyping to large-scale production. As the first TFLN foundry of its kind in Europe, Lightium is paving the way for the next generation of photonic solutions in various industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Quantum Computing, AI, and Space.

ClearSpace, a company that spun off from EPFL in 2018, is dedicated to advancing sustainable in-orbit services following the success of the EPFL CleanSpace One (CSO) mission. The company focuses on developing technologies for non-functional satellites and has a partnership with ESA for their first mission, ClearSpace-1, which aims to autonomously remove Space Debris from orbit.

LEM Surgical is developing the next generation of Spine Surgical robots

Scewo is a Swiss-based company located in Winterthur, Zurich, that specializes in creating advanced medical technology, specifically wheelchairs designed to climb stairs. Established in 2017, the company focuses on developing innovative solutions to enhance mobility for individuals with disabilities.