Fiammetta Pennisi
Head of Art -Science
Exhibition
Swissnex Window #7
Facing Midosuji, the Champs Elysees of Osaka, the Swissnex Window offers a glimpse into Swiss ingenuity and excellence.
Facing Midosuji, the Champs Elysees of Osaka, the Swissnex Window offers a glimpse into Swiss ingenuity and excellence.
A Month of Human-Tech Encounters in Downtown Osaka
From June 6 to 30, visitors to Swissnex in Japan’s public window space experienced an interactive exhibition featuring 16 pioneering research projects from EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne). Designed to provoke reflection and connection, the Connected Human exhibition explored how technologies such as exoskeletons, AI-powered diagnostic tools, and bioelectronic implants are not only augmenting human capabilities but also enabling repair and reconnection in radically new ways.
On display were research projects from across EPFL’s research ecosystem, including startups and laboratories:
- Emovo care
- Computational Robot Design & Fabrication Lab (CREATE Lab)
- Senbiosys
- APneurotech
- Translational Neural Engineering Lab (TNE Lab)
- Flowbone
- Sensmodi
- REHAsisst
- Laboratory for Soft Bioelectronic Interfaces (LSBI Lab)
- Neurosoft Bioelectronics
- Hummel Lab
- Bearmind
- Laboratory for Intelligent Global Health & Humanitarian Technologies (LIGHT LAB) and Onescope
- Center for Artificial Muscles
- .Neurorestore
- Biped.ai
Passersby and guests, ranging from researchers and healthcare professionals to curious locals, were invited to step into this evolving world where human and machine converge.
Spotlight on “Repair”: A Gathering at Expo 2025
On June 4, just ahead of the exhibition’s opening, EPFL hosted a half-day event titled “Repair” at the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2025. The program brought together Swiss and Japanese researchers and innovators working at the intersection of neuroscience, rehabilitation, and wearable technology.
Prof. Stéphanie Lacour (EPFL) presented on soft implants for hearing restoration via the brainstem, Prof. Olaf Blanke (EPFL) on neurotechnology and body perception, Prof. Mohamed Bouri (EPFL) on the design and ethics of assistive robotics, and Prof. Tsuyoshi Sekitani (Osaka University) on ultra-flexible brain–machine interfaces. The session concluded with a guided tour of the Swiss Pavilion and a networking session designed to spark new collaborations between Swiss and Japanese institutions.
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Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne (EPFL)
Located in Switzerland, EPFL is Europe’s most cosmopolitan technical university. It welcomes students, professors and collaborators of more than 120 nationalities. EPFL has both a Swiss and international vocation and focuses on three missions: teaching, research and innovation.
EPFL collaborates with an important network of partners, including other universities and colleges, secondary schools and gymnasiums, industry and the economy, political circles and the general public, with the aim of having a real impact on society.
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Swissnex Window #8: Beyond Gravity
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Reimagining Traditional Crafts with Cutting-Edge Technology
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Synthetic Interactions: Rethinking Design Through AI and Robotics
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A Swiss-Japanese Dialogue Through Computer-Generated Imagery
April 4, 2025Swissnex in Japan, in collaboration with ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne, successfully hosted Swissnex Window #4: Folklore Fusion, a groundbreaking exhibition that explored Swiss and Japanese folklore through digital artistry. Running from March 11 to April 3, 2025 in Osaka, the exhibition captivated visitors with its unique blend of tradition and innovation, showcasing folklore through cutting-edge CGI characters.
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A Successful Showcase of Swiss Architectural Excellence in Japan
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Algae’s Transformative Potential in Art, Food, and Sustainability
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Design with Wood: Swiss Innovation Meets Sustainability in Japan
November 28, 2024Swissnex in Japan successfully launched its new Swissnex Window series with the exhibition "Design with Wood" from October 25 to November 22, 2024, at the Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka. This inaugural showcase highlighted the innovative work of five emerging Swiss designers—Fabien Roy, Amandine Gini, Victor Moynier, Ramona Hess, and Salomon Elsler—who transform discarded or overlooked wood into striking examples of sustainable design.
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