WHAT WE DO

The Way of Water project develops a swarm of aquatic rovers, deploying them in water bodies to produce aesthetic visuals. These compact, water-based drones, equipped with vibrant LEDs and water jets, can synchronize maneuvers and create dynamic, colorful displays on water. The project focuses on hardware and software advancements: hardware efforts involve designing and manufacturing a fleet. Software initiatives are centered on developing drone firmware and distributed control algorithms for autonomous swarm coordination. Beyond their visual spectacle, these drone swarms hold potential for environmental science, surveying, and monitoring applications, allowing new possibilities for unattended deployments in freshwater environments.

Innovative Art Meets Engineering

We aim to merge art with cutting-edge robotics to create a kinetic water fountain spectacle in Zurich’s river and lake, showcasing the beauty of technology and creativity.

Pioneering Water Drones

By developing long-endurance water drones, this project explores new technological frontiers with applications in various fields, from environmental monitoring to entertainment.

Beyond Fireworks: Engineering Aquatic Spectacles

In contrast to the transient alchemy of fireworks, our water drones harness engineering, science, and mathematics to craft a new realm of visual marvel.

OUR IMPACT

Empowering Future Engineers

This project serves as a hands-on learning platform for students, equipping them with expertise in advanced robotics, control systems, and autonomous fleet coordination, enabling them to participate in Zurich’s thriving robotics ecosystem actively.

Zurich in Spotlight for Robotics

Positioned in the world-renowned robotics hub, Zurich, this project highlights the city’s leadership in robotics innovation, showcasing the world-class engineering ecosystem of Zurich while also inspiring new economic opportunities through novel applications in aquatic ecosystems. This sustainable innovation transforms environmental engagement and invites us to rethink our connection with water.

This sustainable innovation not only transforms environmental engagement but also invites us to rethink our connection with water.