Technology
It hasn’t been long since we’ve all had our minds blown by wireless chargers – and yet, progress marches on! Now, researchers from ITMO have devised a way to extend this technology’s reach across a whole room. No need for physical contact, either: merely bringing your device (be it a phone, a laptop, or anything else) will kick off the process.
Read more: ITMO-Developed WPT Room Can Charge Unlimited Number of Devices
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Yet another sci-fi-esque concept that is closer than ever to reality – exoskeletons. AUXILIUM, a team of ITMO students, have begun small-batch production of their first two exoskeleton models. Relatively inexpensive and easily transportable, they are supposed to provide much-needed relief to construction crews, rescue teams, couriers, or even hikers.
Read more: Cost-Efficient Next-Gen Exoskeleton by ITMO Students Goes Into Production
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The concept of open-source research is remarkable, but its biggest hurdle is the human factor: researchers are often unable to maintain repositories without them becoming messy and unusable. OSA, a new LLM-based platform by researchers from ITMO, helps untangle the mess by systematizing research data – and helping others easily reuse it and reproduce the described experiments. The system is already being beta-tested both in Russia and abroad.
Read more: Automate Your Coding with OSA – ITMO-Made AI Assistant for Researchers
University
Maria Zhukova is a physicist, a mathematician, and now – a winner of the Kolba National Award for women in tech and science. Even though female researchers represent nearly a half of Russia’s scientific community, they still sometimes struggle to be seen. ITMO.NEWS spoke to Dr. Zhukova about her path to professional success, current research, and finding inspiration as a scientist.
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A historic first at FIRST: last month, a team of school students coached by ITMO graduates became the first Russian winners of FIRST Tech Challenge, a storied robotics competition for young specialists from around the world. The St. Petersburg-based team Sputnik Original took third place in a category dedicated to achievements in development of local STEM communities.
Read more: School Students From St. Petersburg Make History at FIRST Tech Challenge
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This is your regular reminder: the 2025 admissions campaign at ITMO is in full swing! In the latest edition of our regular series about educational opportunities for prospective Master’s students, we’ve taken a dive into all things AI: from software architecture and design to the application of neural networks and machine learning in fintech and industry.
