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The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) has established itself as a dynamic and internationally recognized research institution at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-centered technology. With deep expertise spanning swarm robotics, autonomous systems, industrial automation, and educational robotics, SUPSI has contributed foundational knowledge that continues to shape how researchers and practitioners think about intelligent machines. Among the institution's most celebrated contributions is pioneering work in swarm robotics, including the landmark Swarmanoid and Swarm-Bot projects, which introduced heterogeneous robotic collectives capable of emergent, decentralized behavior. The ARGoS simulator, developed with SUPSI involvement, has become an indispensable open-source tool for the multi-robot research community, accumulating hundreds of citations and enabling large-scale swarm experimentation worldwide. Equally influential is the institution's machine learning work on visual trail perception for mobile robots, demonstrating how deep learning can guide autonomous navigation in unstructured outdoor environments with minimal sensing requirements. SUPSI's research extends meaningfully into industrial and rehabilitative applications. Studies on robots in machining, human-robot collaboration enhanced by Bayesian Optimization, and patient-cooperative exoskeleton control reflect a strong commitment to translating robotics research into real-world impact. The institution also actively addresses societal needs through rescue robotics and autonomous vehicle path planning. A distinctive strength lies in SUPSI's dedication to educational technology, with influential work on computational thinking and educational robotics shaping how programming and problem-solving are taught in primary schools. Prospective students and collaborators will find an institution that balances theoretical rigor with applied innovation, fostering interdisciplinary connections across robotics, AI, manufacturing, rehabilitation engineering, and education.