TU Delft Impact Contest

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Solar Cleaner by BoberLabs (semi-finalist)

Solar panels accumulate dirt, bird droppings, and pollution, reducing efficiency and revenue due to soiling losses. Manual cleaning in Europe incurs high labor costs, offsetting the benefits of cleaning

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OnCue, 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.

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Interactive Image Descriptions (semi-finalist)

Existing image descriptions often lack context or detail and fail to meet the diverse needs of people with visual impairment. Preferences vary widely based on factors such as the type and onset of visual impairment, age, and personal interests. A one-size-fits-all approach to image descriptions is inadequate, highlighting the need for customizable, context-aware solutions. As mentioned in the article “The Accessible Books Consortium: what it means for publishers” by Catherline Jewell in WIPO magazine in 2018, globally, less than 10% of published works are available in accessible formats, leaving a significant gap inclusive for people with visual impairments. Accessibility and inclusivity has often been an ignored segment. This project investigates how artificial intelligence (AI) and interactive technologies can bridge this gap - and develops other integrate the solution that fits well with the need and real life scenario of target users.

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Vi-te! (semi-finalist)

Vi-te addresses the inefficiencies and limitations in current qualitative UX research. Researchers often struggle to maintain momentum during interviews, miss key follow-up questions due to cognitive load, and waste time juggling separate tools for transcription, documentation, and analysis.

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Blind (semi-finalist)

Live music events are losing authenticity as excessive smartphone use distracts audiences and artists. Current solutions like Yondr pouches are inconvenient, costly, and unsustainable, while camera stickers are easily removable. These methods also block all phone functions, including emergency access. There’s a clear need for a solution that ensures immersion without compromising safety and accessibility.

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Uni 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.

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Infrastructure monitoring software (InfraDCM) (semi-finalist)

Current methods for infrastructure monitoring are costly, time-consuming, and frequently destructive. Typically, road authorities must undertake multiple steps, including halting traffic, drilling core samples from road surfaces, conducting at least three stages of laboratory testing on the samples, retrieving raw experimental data, and consulting experts for data analysis. Based on this analysis, the experts eventually provide a corrective maintenance plan, which is often delayed and expensive. In the Netherlands, this process costs approximately 3.3 billion euros annually. It represents a continuous burden for road authorities such as Rijkswaterstaat (RWS), municipalities, and contractors.

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Zentence (semi-finalist)

Reading books takes effort and focus, causing many people who struggle with concentration to avoid reading altogether.

MotivApp

We are addressing the everyday problem of procrastination, lack of willpower and demotivation. For many people it is difficult to overcome these problems, therefore, they might need external factors to help them attain their daily and life goals.

ISUR - Impartial Student University Ranking

Students face challenges in selecting the right university due to subjective and highly influenced rankings, limited evaluation criteria, and a complex decision-making process. With inconsistent information and a lack of personalized guidance, many struggle to make informed choices that align with their academic and career goals.

Esmee Fransen

Jacob Perk