A New Humanoid Robotics School in Renens
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Asinov School — School of Embodied Intelligence — will open its doors in September 2026 in Renens, within UniverCité/Station R innovation ecosystem in the canton of Vaud. Students will be trained in building humanoid robots for healthcare, industry, logistics, and services.
The initiative is a joint venture between the Dalle Molle Foundation, the Inartis Foundation and 42 Lausanne, backed by the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE). Its mission is clear: training a new generation of specialists capable of deploying humanoid robots in real-world environments across sectors such as healthcare, industry, logistics, and services.
Taking inspiration from the proven project-based model of 42 schools, Asinov School will offer an immersive, hands-on curriculum built on peer learning and practical experimentation — with no traditional lectures. Students will undergo intensive training before working directly alongside industrial and institutional partners.
The school operates across two complementary hubs: Renens, and Shanghai, through the System Integration Lab and Shanghai University. This dual-location setup is designed to bridge Swiss precision engineering expertise with China’s dynamic industrial robotics ecosystem. A collaboration with the Unitree–Shanghai University Embodied Intelligence Joint Lab will provide access to cutting-edge mobile and humanoid robotic platforms.
Beyond industrial applications, the project carries a broader social vision — particularly in home care and assisted living, where humanoid robots could support daily life while preserving the human dimensions of care, connection, and judgment.
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