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Test your knowledge: Research and industry partnerships

ETH researchers often work together with industry, offering them the chance to apply their knowledge. ETH Industry Day 2021 and this quiz demonstrate how this is done.

by Michael Walther

Our quiz series takes you on a journey of discovery through research and teaching at ETH Zurich. In this instalment, we present projects and solutions created in collaboration with industry. The examples in this quiz will be covered in greater detail during ETH Industry Day on 8 September at the Hönggerberg campus. At this event, ETH Zurich showcases new research results, outstanding spin-off companies and joint projects with businesses.

Quiz: Research and industry partnerships

  1. Question 1 of 7
    Image taken at the Industry Day

    1. Which of the following projects in collaboration with industry is not being pursued by ETH?

    • ✓ Correct ETH is working with Ricola on the lifecycle of peppermint extract, with SBB and Armasuisse on a remote-controlled excavator, and with Scheuchzer on an optimised grinding process intended to make train travel quieter. Industry Day, which will be held on 8 September, provides a glimpse into research activities at ETH and their real-world industrial applications. More information (Image: ETH Zurich)

    • ✘ False ETH is working with Ricola on the lifecycle of peppermint extract, with SBB and Armasuisse on a remote-controlled excavator, and with Scheuchzer on an optimised grinding process intended to make train travel quieter. Industry Day, which will be held on 8 September, provides a glimpse into research activities at ETH and their real-world industrial applications. More information (Image: ETH Zurich)

  2. Question 2 of 7
    Image of a robot

    2. What type of robot is ETH professor Robert Katzschmann developing?

      • ✓ Correct Robert Katzschmann develops “soft robotics”, including a remote-controlled fish that can move in three dimensions and constantly record its surroundings. More information: Soft Robotics Lab (Image: ETH Zurich)

      • ✘ False Robert Katzschmann develops “soft robotics”, including a remote-controlled fish that can move in three dimensions and constantly record its surroundings. More information: Soft Robotics Lab (Image: ETH Zurich)

    • Question 3 of 7
      Crying baby

      3. How does ETH researcher Vanesa Rocha Martin hope to help babies suffering from infant colic?

        • ✓ Correct Vanesa Rocha Martin, in collaboration with ETH professor Christophe Lacroix’s research group, has identified bacterial strains that restore the balance of intestinal flora and should therefore help to alleviate infant colic. (Image: Colourbox / Gelpi)

        • ✘ False Vanesa Rocha Martin, in collaboration with ETH professor Christophe Lacroix’s research group, has identified bacterial strains that restore the balance of intestinal flora and should therefore help to alleviate infant colic. (Image: Colourbox / Gelpi)

      • Question 4 of 7
        No Touch Robotics

        4. How many inventions were registered at ETH in 2020?

          • ✓ Correct 165 inventions were registered at ETH in 2020. These led to 115 patents and 43 licences. Each year, ETH recognises the most promising invention with the Spark Award. (Image: ETH Zürich / Stefan Weiss)

          • ✘ False 165 inventions were registered at ETH in 2020. These led to 115 patents and 43 licences. Each year, ETH recognises the most promising invention with the Spark Award. (Image: ETH Zürich / Stefan Weiss)

        • Question 5 of 7

          5. How many spin-offs were founded at ETH in 2020?

            • ✓ Correct In 2020, 34 spin-offs were founded at ETH – more than ever before. ETH spin-offs ensure innovative strength and the creation of an above-average number of jobs in Switzerland. According to an HSG study, 95% of the companies are still based in Switzerland and have generated an average of over 30 jobs per company – more than twice the average number for Swiss start-ups.

            • ✘ False In 2020, 34 spin-offs were founded at ETH – more than ever before. ETH spin-offs ensure innovative strength and the creation of an above-average number of jobs in Switzerland. According to an HSG study, 95% of the companies are still based in Switzerland and have generated an average of over 30 jobs per company – more than twice the average number for Swiss start-ups.

          • Question 6 of 7

            6. In what field were the most spin-offs founded at ETH in 2020?

              • ✓ Correct The majority of start-ups were founded in the area of information and communication technology. More on ETH spin-offs (Image: caption text)

              • ✘ False The majority of start-ups were founded in the area of information and communication technology. More on ETH spin-offs (Image: caption text)

            • Question 7 of 7
              A device

              7. What kind of device is this?

                • ✓ Correct The image shows the rapid real-time PCR testing device developed by ETH start-up diaxxo. It can be used to detect coronaviruses and other diseases. More information (Image: Diaxxo)

                • ✘ False The image shows the rapid real-time PCR testing device developed by ETH start-up diaxxo. It can be used to detect coronaviruses and other diseases. More information (Image: Diaxxo)

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                The ETH Industry Day

                The ETH Industry Day highlights current research and entrepreneurial activities at ETH Zurich and provides a platform for industry to meet researchers and spin-offs. It is the largest annual networking event for industry and ETH researchers, organised by ETH Industry Relations on behalf of the ETH Vice President for Knowledge Transfer and Corporate Relations.

                The next ETH Industry Day will take place on 8 September at the ETH Hönggerberg campus in Zurich.

                 

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