LINA Project Featured in ZHAW IMPACT Magazine

The current issue of the ZHAW IMPACT magazine features an in-depth look at our project LINA and its role in shaping the future of autonomous systems.

The article highlights three essential pillars of our mission:

Bridging the gap: To deploy AI safely in logstics or disaster relief, rigorous and reproducible outdoor testing is non-negotiable.

Cross-institute synergy: Innovation happens at the intersection of disciplines. Bringing together expertise in aviation, AI, sensor technology, and design is crucial to solving complex automation challenges.

Strengthening the Swiss tech ecosystem: As a dedicated national test site, LINA prevents domestic tech talent and companies from moving abroad by offering top-tier validation infrastructure.

Head over to ZHAW IMPACT to read Sara Blaser's full report: The Future of AI Flies in Winterthur

“We need efficient processes in order to test systems more quickly under real-world conditions and bring them to market readiness.”
Prof. Dr. Michel Guillaume , Head of the Centre for Aviation at the ZHAW School of Engineering

“Testing beyond visual line of sight is central for autonomous drones. For this, we need larger test areas.”
Dr. Hella Bolck , lecturer at the Centre for Artificial Intelligence at the School of Engineering

The first site is already at an advanced stage of development: at the Hegmatten glider airfield in Winterthur, autonomous systems of any maturity level can be tested on an area measuring 700 by 30 meters.