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In a world of permanent technological (r)evolution, a country can only succeed if it has relentless drive for new ideas and innovation. Thus, Swiss Federal Councilor Johann Schneider-​Ammann says: "The use of digital solutions is of central importance for every sector of our economy. […] our high-​caliber ICT companies and research establishments enjoy an excellent reputation. I therefore look forward to this great opportunity to showcase our skills in Hanover."

Augmented creativity can encourage children towards a new-​found sense of creativity, cooperation and interaction with their environment. ETH Zurich’s Game Technology Center will present its latest apps in the field at the CeBIT computer expo.

Computer scientists and roboticists at ETH Zurich have developed a robotic walker that makes senior citizens more mobile. Now SmartWalker is waiting for an industrial partner to come along and help get the technology ready for mass production.