Design for an automated system for research on genetic diseases: System Concept development for the automation of iPSC culture

Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) offer the possibility to model human disease and study their behavior. They help scientists discover early disease-causing events in cells and are therefore used in discoveries about premature aging, congenital heart disease, cancer, and disorders connected to fetal development. Because of their...

Automated indoor horticulture for large scale commercial food production

Indoor cultivation by use of climate-cells provides a higher consistency, quality and more reliable method of producing fruits and vegetables in comparison to greenhouse cultivation. These aspects become increasingly important as we face the challenges brought by higher populations and climate change. However, currently the costs of indoor food...

Pedestrian Acceptance of Delivery Robots: Appearance, interaction and intelligence design

Technology developments are making it possible to start automating the last-mile of parcel logistics. This raises the question of how these autonomous technologies will interact with humans. The goal of this project is to design a concept of a delivery robot for DHL, that maximizes acceptance by pedestrians. <br/><br/>Literature research and...

In the Pocket: Motivation despite Automation

The focus of this project is a two-fold: First and foremost to design a product that stimulates interaction between humans and machines. This interaction should be motivating and encouraging. Therefore, contributing to the values and needs of users. This project demonstrates the value of gamification and intuitive design. These have a positive...