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TU Delft Impact Contest
Field Sense by Agile Robotics
Modern agriculture faces increasing pressure to produce more with fewer resources. Farmers struggle with labor shortages, rising costs, and inefficient use of chemicals, which also cause environmental damage. Current solutions rely on large and expensive operations that lack precision and timely insights. As a result, farmers often react too late to issues like pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies. There is a clear need for smarter, more efficient systems that enable continuous monitoring, reduce resource use and recude costs, and support sustainable, high-yield farming.
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Haku Maglev
Rail transport is slow, capacity is underutilized, maintenance is high, and performance is weather dependent. Additionally, around 25% of trains in the Netherlands still operate on diesel, causing high emissions and unsustainable rail operations.
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Kolibair
Emergency response lasts hours. Today’s emergency drones last minutes. Fire, flood and search-and-rescue incident commanders need continuous live visibility over hotspots, access routes, searched areas and possible victim locations, yet current drone options force an unwanted compromise. Commercial multirotors are quick to deploy, yet typically fly only 25-40 useful minutes, lose 10-15 minutes per each battery swap, require constant operator attention and rely on manual operator reporting to commanders. Military UAVs and helicopters can cover more ground, but are too costly, complex and sparsely available for regular crews. The result is broken aerial intelligence exactly when lives depend on fast, informed decisions.
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Calmi Vest
Anxiety and panic don’t wait for therapy appointments. When stress spikes, people often lack an immediate, private, and effective way to downshift their nervous system—especially in public, at work, or in the wild. Current tools (breathing apps, meditations, fidgets) require attention and time precisely when attention is scarce. Weighted blankets and hugs help, but they’re not portable or “on-demand.” Meanwhile, wearables detect stress signals, but rarely translate that data into fast, embodied relief. The need: a discreet, rapid, body-based intervention that can activate at the right moment.
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Stratos Dynamics
Our stratospheric glide aircraft start-up intends to addresses two primary challenges on a phased basis: 1. Current atmospheric data collection relies on single-use weather balloons that drift unpredictably and who’s sensors are rarely recovered. This creates pollution and results in increased costs. 2. Existing satellite infrastructure is prohibitively expensive and rigid, making it difficult to integrate rapid changes in sensor or communication technology.
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TangentAir
Nowadays, Air Traffic Control (ATC) manages airspace sectors, which can become crowded and cause delays. The current solution to this problem is manual command issues by the ATC, which is reactive to the situations. Moreover, with the technological advancements, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and large drones are becoming more mainstream, meaning that the airspace will be even more crowded in the future. It is apparent that with the expected direction of advancement, a reactive solution to crowded airspace may be insufficient, which is what needs to be addressed.
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SkyRescue
Emergency situations such as fires, earthquakes, floods, and collapsed buildings often leave victims trapped in hard-to-reach or hazardous environments. Current response methods rely heavily on human teams and ground-based equipment, which are slow, risky, and sometimes unable to deliver life-saving aid quickly. Delays in locating victims and providing critical supplies reduce survival chances and increase danger for both victims and responders. There is a clear need for a rapid, adaptive, and airborne system that can reach inaccessible areas, assess the situation, and provide immediate support to save lives.
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Dyulon
Aerial delivery has been discussed for a long time, but significant advancements in this technology have yet to be made. Aerial delivery is particularly useful for reaching hard-to-access areas, such as islands and deserts. However, the current challenge is that the costs often outweigh the benefits. At present, drones are the most viable option, but they do not justify their price given their limited range and flight time. The issue is not with the power source; rather, it's that drones must generate both thrust and lift from their rotors, which makes them inefficient.
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RijLens
Driving students often repeat the same mistakes during lessons because feedback is mostly verbal and moment-based. After a lesson, students struggle to remember exactly what went wrong, when it happened, and why. Instructors also lack structured tools to document mistakes, track progress over time, and identify recurring patterns. This leads to inefficient learning, longer training periods, higher lesson costs, and increased stress for both students and instructors.
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Eleqit
Electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular, but they still have several major barriers: High cost – Many electric bikes are too expensive for students, young adults, and people on a budget. Limited customization – Users cannot easily customize their e-bike to match their needs or preferences. Complex assembly – Converting or assembling an electric bike yourself can be difficult without the right system or guidance. Battery concerns – Users worry about battery life, performance, and reliability. Security risks – Bike theft is common, and many bikes lack integrated GPS tracking systems. Lack of integration with smartphones – Many bikes do not offer a simple mobile app to track location, battery life, or performance. These barriers prevent many people from accessing sustainable electric transportation.
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