Table extraction at a fraction of the cost – presenting SLANet-1M at SwissText 2025
SLANet-1M: High-precision table recognition at a fraction of the cost—AI efficiency redefined at iCoSys.
Category: News
A Bright Future for Solar Panels: iCoSys Contributes to Breakthrough Published in Joule
A scientific article from the Δ3P Bridge Discovery project has just been published in the prestigious journal Joule! Perovskite solar cells promise a future of ultra-thin, lightweight, and affordable solar panels, but until now, they have struggled to withstand the sun’s heat and light. In our newly published Joule paper (DOI: 10.1016/j.joule.2025.101972), we show that […]
For Swiss SMEs, adopting AI is a matter of survival
The article from Revue Hémisphères, titled “For Swiss SMEs, adopting AI is a matter of survival,” explores how artificial intelligence (AI) presents both challenges and opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Switzerland. Jean Hennebert, head of the Swiss Center for Artificial Intelligence for SMEs (CSIA-PME) and professor at the School of Engineering and […]
Smart Q4S – Driving the Next Wave in AI-Powered Industrial Sustainability
The Smart Quality for Sustainability (Smart Q4S) project, launched in Q1 2025, spearheads a new era in Industry 4.0 through AI-driven process optimization, real-time quality oversight, and integrated sustainability metrics. Led by the Haute École d’Ingénierie et d’Architecture de Fribourg (HEIA-FR) with its SeSi and iCoSys institutes, and backed by Condis, UCB Farchim, ICUBE, UTY3, […]
Carac TV covers the AI Days
Carac, the TV made in Geneva, has covered the AI Days with a nice reportage this 31st of January 2025.
Sébastien Rumley elected member of the organization committee of SCW 25
Congratulations to Sébastien Rumley for his nomination as member of the organization committee of the Sustainable Computing Workshop 2025 (SCW25).
AI-Days 2025 – the leading AI conference for SMEs is coming soon
iCoSys is a proud member of the Swiss A Center for SMEs, organizing the yearly conference AI-Days where industries and organizations meet AI researchers to build next-gen applications. The event dates are 27-29 January 2025, two days in Geneva and one day in Lausanne. Visit https://ai-days.swiss-ai-center.ch/ for more information about the programme and subscription. Hurry […]
iCoSys Seminars’ Series – The Journey from Northern Sweden to LLMs in Control Loop – Highlights from AMBIENT2024’s Best Paper Award
On October 6 2024, we had the pleasure to welcome in our iCoSys Seminars’ Series Karl Löwenmark from Luleå University of Technology. With our colleague Frédéric Montet, Karl presented a compelling presentation on their groundbreaking paper “Integration of Large Language Models into Control Systems for Shared Appliances.“ This work explores the uncharted territory of integrating […]
Facial Recognition at the Summit of the Himalayas
Discover how HEIA-FR’s innovative facial recognition technology is improving healthcare in Lukla, Himalayas, by enabling timely medical interventions in remote regions.
First IA-telier
iCoSys hosts the first IA-telier with CCIF, connecting emerging talents and IT professionals to enhance AI competitiveness.
New Innosuisse Project Announcement: RESOUND
Innosuisse Funds RESOUND Project: Enhancing Forecasting of Agricultural Commodities with Trust Metrics.
iCoSys at AMLD
iCoSys participated in AMLD 2024 at EPFL, showcasing AI adoption by SMEs with presentations and a panel discussion.
LynxData – A New Startup in Digital Innovation
LynxData, a new startup founded by members of the iCoSys community, is at the forefront of digital innovation. Specializing in complex IT systems and multi-platform applications, LynxData is based in Grolley, Fribourg, and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology.
Artificial Intelligence at HEIA-FR Open Days
The Artificial Intelligence takes the stage at the Open Day event of the Engineering University of Fribourg. A full AI experience, with interactive exhibits, engaging workshops, and insightful presentations.
AI Days 2024: Advancements, Insights, and Collaborations
The AI Days 2024, hosted by CSIA-PME, showcased cutting-edge AI research and applications across industries like Industry 4.0, Healthcare, and Energy. Featuring distinguished speakers and workshops, the event facilitated connections between SMEs, researchers, and AI enterprises, fostering collaboration and understanding of Swiss AI Center activities.