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AI & Gaze: Enabling Enhanced Societal Applications

research — Jul 16, 2025

Gaze is a fundamental indicator of attention and interest, and a non-verbal cue involved in communication and social signaling, a key element across various domains such as human-computer interaction, robotics, and medical diagnosis, notably in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) assessment. Researchers at Idiap have developed AI systems that significantly improve 3D gaze estimation in real-world environments, enabling gaze-aware systems to operate in such situations.

Idiap Senior Research Scientist Obtains Prestigious ERC Advanced Grant

research — Jun 17, 2025

James Henderson, senior research scientist at the Idiap Research Institute, has been awarded a prestigious Advanced Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) for his project BALM. This recognition highlights the excellence of his work in artificial intelligence (AI) and supports the development of innovative approaches in natural language processing (NLP).

2024 Idiap Annual Report

institute — Jun 16, 2025

We are pleased to present our 2024 Annual Report.

Idiap Researcher Wins Double Grant to Launch AI-Powered Fleet Management Startup

research — Jun 12, 2025

Oskar Wysocki, a postdoctoral researcher at Idiap, has been awarded a BRIDGE Proof of Concept grant and secured support from The Ark. These funds will enable the creation of his startup, which aims to revolutionize fleet management using AI.

International Experts Gather in Martigny to Discuss Advances in AI and Facial Recognition on May 19 - 20, 2025

events — May 15, 2025

The Idiap Research Institute is hosting a major series of events from May 19 to 22, 2025, bringing together researchers, industry collaborators, and government agencies to discuss recent developments in biometrics and security.