Projects
Orion Horse Shoes – Hybrid Algorithm for Real-Time Horse Hoof Measurement
Farriery is currently undergoing a major evolution with the emergence of new technological solutions aimed at improving both work efficiency and horse welfare. Traditional shoeing methods, which typically last between two and three hours and often rely on hot shoeing,...
Nemesis – Simplified Control of the Hydraulic Network
This project aims to develop a centralized and secure web platform for ALTIS, to modernize the management of requests from users and partners on its hydraulic network. Currently, these requests (pressure adjustments, valve activation, etc.) are processed manually,...
iHazard – Adaptable Intelligent Multi-Hazard Risk Mapping Platform
The iHazard project aims to facilitate the prevention and management of natural hazards by providing public authorities and citizens with a modern, user-friendly tool based on digital technologies. Given the increasing risks associated with floods, landslides,...
Horizon Traffic Vision – Augmented Billboards
The Horizon project, developed by the Icare Institute in collaboration with Horizon SA, is designed to transform road traffic management and optimize outdoor advertising in Switzerland. An automatic license plate recognition technology, based on deep learning, has...
Enhancing scan reliability through AI combined with human expertise
This preliminary study project aims to enhance the reliability of GIT SA's accounting document scans by combining artificial intelligence and human expertise. Currently, many automated tools make errors when analyzing various documents, which can slow down the work of...
A self-hypnosis application developed jointly with CRR Suva (Romand Rehabilitation Clinic)
The HyoPhy project, born from the collaboration between the Romand Rehabilitation Clinic and the Icare Research Institute, is a mobile self-hypnosis application dedicated to chronic pain management. This project represents a significant advancement in the field of...
A virtual power plant developed jointly by Studer Innotec, OIKEN, and the Icare research institute
Studer Innotec and OIKEN are currently collaborating to create a virtual power plant, supported by The Ark Foundation. This project aims to leverage the flexibility of photovoltaic installations and storage batteries, thereby optimizing the use of intermittent...
Energy Savings: Computer Science Institutes Implement Solutions
Energy conservation presents a crucial challenge, both environmentally, marked by concerns related to climate change, and economically, particularly for households facing rising inflation and significant increases in electricity costs. This issue has attracted the...
Smart canine unit: simultaneous localisation and mapping for real-time map creation
A police dog is invaluable to law enforcement. These dogs are trained to detect firearms, drugs and explosives. They can also assist in the search for missing persons or suspects. Police dogs are also useful for surveillance and protection, as well as for special...
Automatic Generation of Audio Description and Lower Third Voice
Sub-project 4 (SP4) of the IICT Flagship focuses on the automatic generation of audio descriptions and lower third voices. Audio description is a technique used to make television programs more accessible to people with visual...
Assisted Text Simplification
Sub-project 1 (SP1) of the IICT Flagship focuses on text simplification. To achieve this objective, a set of computational techniques are implemented to reduce the complexity and length of a text while preserving its meaning and relevance. These techniques are used to...
Optical decoding framework based on artificial intelligence
Computer vision algorithms (CVA) are digital assistants that automatically recognize and evaluate certain information through a camera. Icare has developed solutions adapted to the identification and automatic decoding of vehicle license plates. The partner company...