Actually see sound. That may seem like a contradiction in terms, but it definitely can be done. Sorama, a spin-off from the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), does it every day. The company makes sounds visible by using advanced acoustic…
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen (Denmark) have developed an algorithm that can identify patients who may have received a false diagnosis. With the help of digital medical histories, the algorithm is able to detect what are known as abnormal…
Until now, a test to detect antibodies against the COVID-19 pathogen SARS-CoV-2 in the blood has usually required a whole day to obtain a result, since the blood sample must first be sent to a laboratory. Researchers at the German…
Introducing real-time signals from a bicycle to a car can seriously reduce the number of accidents resulting in injuries or even death of cyclists. Improving the ‘autonomous emergency braking system’ (AEB) of a car can contribute to this. Bosch, Shimano, and TNO draw…
Eindhoven wants to become Europe’s No. 1 when it comes to deep-tech start-ups. HighTechXL CEO John Bell explains why this is such an important thing for the region. But also, why more is needed than the municipality is currently showing.…
For Huygen, it’s all about healthy and future-proof buildings. Huygen’s engineers and consultants are specialized in technical installations and building physics. In addition, Huygen takes part in (international) research into renewable energies, construction methods, energy optimization, comfort, and the behavior…
With the rapid increase in electric cars, concerns about charging stations are also rising. Do we have enough of them? And can we install enough of them in the coming years? At the end of 2020, there were more than…
Around three million animals, from mice to birds to fish to monkeys, cows or dogs, are used for animal experiments in science in Germany every year. Of that total, about 47 percent were used in basic research and about 13…
At the moment, chemicals still play a major role in the production of textiles, while biotechnological processes, enzymes and renewable raw materials are for the most part neglected. In particular, perfluorinated chemicals are still primarily used to impart water- and…
Moving our hands, picking up or holding objects might come naturally to most. However, to those with spinal cord injury (SCI), it can be next to impossible. ONWARD, formerly known as GTX Medical, has developed an external stimulation technology helping…