Tropicalisation

Tropicalisation

TropicalisationProtection of medical devices against harsh environments Control units do not survive humidity and dust attacking ©Sylvain Liechti ContextMedical devices are generally designed for industrialized countries hospitals, in which the environment is...
bmAi

bmAi

bmAiArtificial intelligence against malnutrition A child on a weighing scale in a district hospital in Cameroon ©Sylvain Liechti ContextMalnutrition is still widespread in the world. Assessing the height and weight of children is essential to determine their...
Agilis

Agilis

AgilisAn advanced prosthetic foot for developing countries Context 80% of disabled people live in developing countries WHO The ProjectThe EPFL-ICRC joint project Agilis is developing an innovative prosthetic foot for disabled people with higher mobility and activity...
Smart PPE

Smart PPE

Smart PPEAn appropriate protective equipment against emerging viruses ContextThe 2013-2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa showed amongst other things how much currently available protection equipment is inappropriate in the context of Ebola case management centers....