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Robot-Assisted Therapy: Enhancing Recovery After Neurological Injury

Explores the role of robot-assisted therapy in enhancing recovery from neurological injuries, emphasizing therapy dose and patient engagement.

Information Session on Consultation: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology for Environment and Sustainability

Explores the EPFL Assembly, development goals, and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology for Environment and Sustainability.

Science and Technology Progression

Explores the challenges of predicting the future in science and technology.

Technology and Development: Historical Perspectives and Future Projects

Introduces the history of technology and its implications for development, preparing students for collaborative projects focused on social entrepreneurship.

Responsible Use of Technology

Concludes the first four weeks, introducing the responsible use of technology.

Architectural Technology: Project Phases and Architect Responsibilities

Discusses the phases of architectural projects and the responsibilities of architects throughout the process.

Sustainable Computing at EPFL: Overview

Introduces EcoCloud, a center at EPFL focused on sustainable computing.

Electricity Basics

Covers the basics of electrical science, including the importance of electricity and practical work sessions.

Specification Testing and Machine Learning

Explores specification testing, machine learning, overfitting, regularization, prediction tests, and variable selection.

Structural Reinforcement: Material Choices and Environmental Impact

Covers structural reinforcement, material choices, and their environmental impacts in construction.

Architecture, Metaphysics and Politics

Explores the fusion of architecture, metaphysics, and politics, analyzing historical influences and ethical considerations in sustainable design.

Construction Techniques: Scale Simultaneity in Architecture

Examines the simultaneity of scales in architecture and construction techniques, highlighting historical and contemporary examples.

Human Visual System

Covers the study of the Human Visual System, including anatomy, color perception, retina processing, and focus of attention models.