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Lanning, Marte (author)In a collaborative effort spanning between the Netherlands and Kenya, this project aimed to enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the Meru region by designing a manual groundnut thresher. Recognising the importance of cultural context, I embarked on a journey guided by a cultural anthropological research approach, placing a strong...master thesis 2024
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Piersma, Jeppe (author)Coffee, a beverage consumed by nearly every (young) adult on this planet. Black gold, the drink that keeps you awake and gets you through the day. Whatever the occasion, coffee is always there to accompany you. Coffee drinks consumed out of house are most often consumed with the addition of milk foam. The addition of milk fundamentally alters...master thesis 2024
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Hompes, Jouke (author)Flexible robotics offers promising solutions for navigating complex environments, and this study contributes to its advancement through innovative methodologies optimizing both flexible robotic arm kinematics and a novel flexible actuator. The first methodology focuses on optimizing kinematics using quadratic programming, enabling the...master thesis 2024
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Kok, Wouter (author)In this master thesis, the development of an innovative gripper specifically designed for grasping the delicate peduncles of vine tomato trusses is presented. This research addresses a critical challenge in agricultural automation: efficiently and safely manipulating high-value crops without causing damage. The thesis begins with a comprehensive...master thesis 2024
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Zhou, Jiayi (author)As AI technology continues to advance, there's a growing need to integrate it into UX design. However, AI's unique characteristics do not seamlessly align with current design tools and mastering the technical aspects for designers is a significant challenge. The project goal is to develop a tool based on a developed semi-formal representation...master thesis 2024
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Dijkstra, Mathijs (author)This thesis presents the conceptual development of an innovative parallel manipulator that leverages the beneficial attributes of parallel kinematic structures. These attributes include increased stiffness, uniform load distribution, and reduced moving mass, which are strategically incorporated into the design to enhance resource efficiency....master thesis 2023
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van Dongen, Elize (author), Houben, Tom (author), Kwa, Cecile (author), de Man, Max (author), Meinema, Guus (author), van Vliet, Juwe (author)This research addresses how Ricanau Mofo, a low-lying village in Surinam, can become a more water-adaptive and sustainable village, while it faces land erosion, river bank erosion, changing rainfall patterns and sea level rise. It is urgent to intervene, as these issues are expected to increase in occurrence due to climate change. Constraints...student report 2023
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Knaven, Hugo (author)Due to climate change, there is a push toward a reduction of greenhouse gasses. Through spatial planning, the province of South Holland plays a role in this process. However, this requires insights into relation between the energy system and the built environment that is currently lacking. This thesis shows how spatial clustering using the K...master thesis 2023
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Nyamsangya, Trevor (author)In Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), a significant challenge lies in the misalignment between available medical equipment and the specific needs of these regions. For example the needs of being adapted to low resource settings. A lot of medical equipment is not adapted to be operated in low-resource settings. This situation has prompted a...master thesis 2023
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LIAO, DINO (author)New generative AI systems can make beautiful pictures, but can they help produce functional products? This graduation project investigated the potential for generative AI to aid the design of functional, 3D-printed lamps. <br/>Two studies were conducted to assess the degree to which AI can measurably improve design outputs. An AI-based software...master thesis 2023
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van der Vlugt, Mitchel (author)Computer numerical control (CNC) routers, mills and lasers have enabled engineers, designers and hobbyists to create various complex forms and designs through the process of subtractive manufacturing. Whereas CNC-routers and -lasers are generally used to machine flat 2D shapes out of stock sheets of various kinds of materials, CNC mills are used...master thesis 2023
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Mengel, Fynn (author)Boden – a German term that can refer to soil and land, ground and floor, territory and habitat. Overhearing Boden in Berlin’s streets these days will, however, oftentimes result in tuning into a conversation about land ownership, the soaring cost of living and the city in transition. People, it seems, are worried. They are increasingly affected...master thesis 2023
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Heikens, Sybren (author)Background<br/>The availability of medical ultrasound imaging is still limited in low- and middle-income countries, despite its potential impact on patient outcomes. This problem partially manifests in the limited availability of trained physicians due to the unequal distribution of physicians between rural and urban areas in India. Robotic...master thesis 2023
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van den Berg, Jesper (author)Capabilities and limitation of topic modeling were explored through a literature review. A design opportunity was recognized in literature review for students as novice researchers. Interviews were held with master students to gain insight in their literature review process. Students reported issues with the process of related document...master thesis 2023
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Aleo, Ottavia (author)Improving sustainability in industrial processes is a key topic for the welfare of the environment. One of the major environmental problems caused by industrial processes is industrial waste production. In the automotive industry, the use of polymers such as PA12 for prototyping produces tons of waste per year which are generally destined to...master thesis 2023
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de Vries, Joris (author)This report describes the development of a redesigned haptic glove for SenseGlove, a Delft-based startup specializing in haptic technologies for use in Virtual Reality. Their Nova product line offers force feedback, haptics, and finger tracking to increase immersion in VR and provide intuitive interaction with virtual objects for training...master thesis 2023
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Hulsman, Filippus (author)The research investigates the creation of an end-effector capable of pick-and-placing thin laminates of various materials. The chosen end-effector design induces a pressure differential with a membrane, and is capable to achieve a large switching force for various delicate and geometric complex laminates. The concept utilizes an array of holes,...master thesis 2022
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Bilsen, Marijn (author)This project aims to enlarge the impact of small-scale run-of-the-river hydropower for Turbulent. Turbulent has designed a unique low-head vortex hydropower turbine that creates renewable energy from the flowing of water. To find design opportunities, the company is analysed using stakeholder value mapping, a SWOT analysis, user interviewing,...master thesis 2022
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Lucas, Valentin (author)Retinal detachment occurs when liquid slips behind the retina and does not allow the latter to lay flat on the posterior region of the eye. It alters the vision of the patient, hence requiring surgery to be corrected. In some cases, retinal detachment can occur after the retina has been treated for other pathologies. <br/>Indeed, more than 20%...master thesis 2022
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Chajid, Mohamed (author)Museums are places where the objects displayed are on a pedestal, often quite literally. These objects are found to be of such importance to be selected and displayed for thousands of people, tourists or purists, to see. <br/>This experience of visiting an institution, viewing an almost sacred object you cannot touch, and reading the...master thesis 2022