Kristóf Iván, associate professor of the Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics (ITK) at Pázmány Péter Catholic University is one of the leading experts in the field of bionics. Last year his team at Pázmány University won a prestigious global competition with their development which helps people with severe visual loss. He introduced their award-winning project and research at the Alumni Network Hungary Webinar in June, now you can read our interview with him.
Learn about the latest Hungarian innovations that could pioneer the healthcare sector. From robotic arms powered by artificial intelligence to brain development and lung ultrasound, we’ve gathered the latest news for you.
How can technology improve the lives of people with disability? Can a person with severe visual loss “see” again with the help of a mobile app? What does the science of bionics deal with and how can it pave the way for a more inclusive society? At the next Alumni Hungary Webinar, Kristóf Iván, associate professor of the Faculty of Information Technology and Bionics (ITK) at Pázmány Péter Catholic University, will present his team’s prize-winning development which assists people with serious visual impairment.
For the first time, a workshop on musculoskeletal robotics was organized at Semmelweis University. On 19 December, participants were introduced to the latest technology for knee replacement surgery.
This year two Hungarian scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize by the Royal Swedish Academy: Katalin Karikó for Medicine and Ferenc Krausz for Physics. We congratulate the winners!