Making a difference with human hair
The start-up Human Material Loop based at the Brightlands Campus in the Dutch town of Geleen wants to make shoes, clothing and bags out of human hair. “When I first walked into a hair salon to see if I could…
Significantly fewer returns of online purchases thanks to Lalaland’s fashion avatar
You can see much better if a piece of clothing fits you when you use a fashion avatar from Lalaland. Consequently, people are also sending back far less items that they purchase online, according to Ugnius Rimsa and Michael Musandu,…
Tests with AED transportation by drone in Delfzijl port – ‘because every second counts’
It was quiet on Dutch roads during the corona pandemic. But recently the number of traffic jams has risen sharply again. This is not only annoying for those stuck in traffic jams, but it also poses a major obstacle to…
Vibes don’t lie – this start-up helps you detect vibrations indicating malfunctions
Vibrations can tell a lot about the status of machinery and its components. Vibes is a new company that is convinced that a lot of information can be derived by measuring the frequencies of vibrations. The Italian start-up has designed…
Full control over the energy system with FUERGY’s software platform
With the rise of renewables, we are seeing systemic changes to the way energy is produced, distributed and sold. For example, the energy system is shifting towards a decentralized network, characterized by energy production facilities closer to the place of…
No watt to waste – innovations that help optimize energy use
Not all the energy that we pay for is actually used. There are a few reasons for this – depending on the context – ranging from ill-adapted technologies to mere negligence. Poorly insulated buildings or hot water generated by an…
Opportunities abound, but dangers lie in wait: ‘AI must be put on a tight leash very soon’
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make life a lot easier. “But if we do not put AI on a tight leash very soon, things will go horribly wrong,” critics warned last Friday during the conference AI for All – From the…
Fully automated robot diagnoses arthritis
Pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints are all symptoms associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis – RA. It is a chronic disease that causes inflammation, especially in smaller joints. Early detection prevents permanent joint damage, discomfort, as well as the loss…
Electric cars are for the privileged—or are they?
Innovation usually takes place top-down in the automotive industry. Why? Because it is incredibly expensive to begin with, and can therefore only be paid for by people for whom money hardly matters. Airbag, ESP, and friends You can see this…
Brain pulses instead of zeros and ones – our weekly recap
We write a lot about the digitization of society. We do so not only because this trend can make our lives easier and more pleasant but also because it benefits society as a whole. Digitalization, if used properly, can reduce…