TU Delft Impact Contest

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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)

Most AI assistants require screens and manual input, making them disruptive rather than helpful. Vi-te provides a hands-free, proactive AI experience, reducing cognitive load and improving accessibility for both general users and people with disabilities.

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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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Pawtrail (semi-finalist)

Pet owners often experience high anxiety when transporting their pets, especially over long distances. Existing tracking solutions provide location updates but lack real-time contextual insights, leaving owners uncertain about their pet’s well-being. PawTrail addresses this gap by integrating multiple data sources—including logistics milestones, environmental conditions, and live tracking—into a single, user-friendly platform. This comprehensive visibility ensures owners are informed about their pet’s journey, reducing stress and improving trust in the transport process. By enhancing transparency and communication, PawTrail aims to set a new standard for pet transport monitoring.

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Infrastructure monitoring software (InfraDCM) (semi-finalist)

The current methods of infrastructure monitoring are expensive, time-consuming, and often destructive.

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The Synergy Hub (semi-finalist)

We notice that teams in organisations are not harnessing the full potential of collaboration. Things like lack of vision and strategy, team misalignment, trust, defensiveness, and narcissism lead to reduced productivity and growth at best and destructive effects, at worst. Organisations and teams therefore suffer from underperformance and inefficiency, while also having members who are stressed, feeling disconnected, not feeling empowered, unable to be creative, and not feeling safe and included within their teams and organisations. Even if constructive conditions exist, collaborations still face hurdles to reach their full potential. This ultimately has an impact not only on the individuals, teams, and organisations, but on the society as a whole that would bear the costs of having members who are not thriving, happy and fulfilled.

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FlightScout (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.

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Zentence (semi-finalist)

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

Esmee Fransen

Jacob Perk