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TU Delft Impact Contest
OPAL (semi-finalist)
Modern workspaces lack lighting that supports our natural rhythms, disrupting the balance between work and rest. Poorly designed lighting fails to energize us during the day or prepare us for rest at night, leading to fatigue, reduced productivity, and long-term health issues. This imbalance creates a disconnect from the natural flow of light our bodies crave, leaving us drained and unfocused. The result? A workforce struggling to perform at its best, both mentally and physically, in environments that ignore the profound impact of biologically effective light on our well-being.
Read moreNaomi (semi-finalist)
Every morning, many people's willpower dies before the day even starts. The problem being addressed by Naomi is morning fatigue and difficulty waking up, which lead to underperformance. Inefficient waking methods disrupt the natural sleep cycle, causing stress, exhaustion, and decreased productivity. This can negatively impact mental health, leading to poor decision-making and reduced performance in both personal and professional life.
Read moreOnCue, computer keyboard for people with Parkinson's Disease (semi finalist)
This project focuses on improving computer keyboard interaction for individuals with Parkinson’s disease, specifically addressing the symptoms of tremors and bradykinesia, which cause slowed movement and impair fine motor skills. The goal is to reduce frustration and avoidance behavior associated with keyboard use, making interaction more accessible and comfortable.
Read moreUni View (semi-finalist)
The housing market in growing European cities is highly competitive, leaving movers to navigate a long, costly, and frustrating process. Many are required to attend multiple in-person viewings, often leaving work or even traveling from abroad, which leads to significant financial and time burdens.
Read moreProject: Aerosail (semi-finalist)
The shipping industry is a major contributor to global carbon emissions, producing approximately 706 million tonnes of CO₂ annually. As international trade grows, emissions from shipping are expected to rise, posing environmental and regulatory challenges. Current fuel-saving technologies often require expensive retrofitting, making adoption difficult for shipping companies. There is a need for a cost-effective, easily deployable solution that reduces fuel consumption and emissions without disrupting existing fleet operations. Meeting stricter environmental regulations while maintaining economic efficiency is a critical challenge for the maritime sector.
Read moreInfrastructure monitoring software (InfraDCM) (semi-finalist)
The current methods of infrastructure monitoring are expensive, time-consuming, and often destructive.
Read moreendex (semi-finalist)
As rural populations decline, demographic change is felt especially hard in agriculture. Moreover, intensive farming degrades the soil and threatens future yields. Precision agriculture with drones is often seen as a solution to reduce pesticides and increase automation. But while drones have become very affordable already, few farmers actually use them. That is because flying a drone is difficult, tightly regulated and carries risk. To really let precision agriculture unfold its potential, we cannot expect overburdened farmers to also become drone pilots and data analysts themselves.
Read moreFlightScout (semi-finalist)
Planning a trip is overwhelming, travelers spend hours searching across multiple platforms, struggling with complex filters, comparing prices, and second-guessing their choices. Existing flight search engines offer generic results, lacking personalization and creative filters that match individual travel preferences and experiences.
Read moreHeatLift Dynamics (semi finalist)
Industries like manufacturing, food processing, and chemical production rely on gas-fired heating systems that are cost-effective but environmentally unsustainable. The shift to electrification, particularly heat pumps, is critical for reducing carbon emissions. However, this transition faces significant challenges, including high energy costs, inefficiencies in current heat pump technology, and grid congestion. For heat pumps to be a viable alternative, they must achieve a coefficient of performance that ensures cost-effectiveness. Without improved efficiency, businesses may delay adoption, hindering sustainability goals and increasing exposure to carbon taxes. HeatLift Dynamics aims to solve this by optimizing heat pump technology.
Read moreInteractive rehabilitation carpet for children with cerebral palsy (withdrawal competition)
Children undergoing lower limb rehabilitation, including those with cerebral palsy, often struggle with traditional therapy methods that lack engagement and personalization. Many rehabilitation tools are rigid, fail to address individual progress, and do not incorporate cognitive, social, or emotional aspects, which are crucial for holistic development. Additionally, current solutions require continuous supervision, limiting accessibility at home. There is a pressing need for an interactive and adaptable rehabilitation tool that transforms therapy into an engaging experience, encouraging self-motivated participation while supporting a wide range of pediatric patients who require lower limb rehabilitation through playful and immersive training.
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