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Xu, Y. (author)Micro air vehicles (MAVs) have shown significant potential in modern society. The development in robotics and automation is changing the roles of MAVs from remotely controlled machines requiring human pilots to autonomous and intelligent robots. There is an increasing number of autonomous MAVs involved in outdoor operations. In contrast, the...doctoral thesis 2023
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Voloshyn, Sviatoslav (author)This work addresses visual localization of intelligent vehicles as an alternative to traditional GPS- of HD map-based localization options. Specifically, the problem of Cross-View Pose Estimation (CVPE) is explored, which involves estimating the vehicle pose within an encompassing aerial patch, given a ground image from the on-board camera feed....master thesis 2023
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Iyer, Sowmya (author)The thesis presents an analysis of unsteady vortex shedding and vortex induced vibrations (VIV) on wind turbine blades using a combination of Stereoscopic Particle Image Velocimetry (SPIV) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). A spanwise uniform blade with a symmetric NACA0021 airfoil section, 0.075 m chord, and 0.4 m span was tested...master thesis 2023
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Pobuda, Alex (author)The client of this graduation project, Dune Innovation, aims to facilitate and execute a structured design process for medical device development. This is a complex task most notably during the early ‘discover’ phase, or fuzzy front end. In medical device development, the first stages of the design process are crucial in ensuring the adoption...master thesis 2023
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van Eeden, Simon (author)Visual inspection of liquid medicine containers for contamination and defects is mandatory and crucial to ensure their safety for injection. This document presents research and development of three modules of the Visual Particle Inspection Subsystem (VPIS), an automatic inspection subsystem with the task of detecting and classifying particle...master thesis 2023
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de Bruijn, Abel (author)This research paper proposes a discrete agent-based model to simulate territorial development among micro-organisms. The model involves two species that interact through marker signals left behind by agents as they move through a three-dimensional lattice. The study builds on previous research that established a phase transition from a well...bachelor thesis 2023
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Wielaard, Bram (author)This thesis describes the process of designing a visual effect to replace the needle indicator of a rattrapante complication. The mechanisms of the chronograph and rattrapante are explained as well as the importance of aesthetics in the luxury watchmaking industry. After establishing a method to determine a feasible design, the criteria that...master thesis 2023
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Mercier, Arthur (author)Reconstructing seen images from functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) brain scans has been a growing topic of interest in the field of neuroscience, fostered by innovation in machine learning and AI. This paper investigates the possible presence of personal features allowing the identification of subjects from their reconstructed images....bachelor thesis 2023
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Popica, Tudor (author)This research investigates the improvement of Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) comprehension in a university context via visualization-enhanced teaching. The study tackles KDE misconceptions, the efficacy of visual aids, and the role of previous mathematical and machine learning knowledge. Using a mix of literature review, survey, and...bachelor thesis 2023
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Smolin, Nikita (author)This study aims to investigate the impact of various denoising algorithms on the quality of visual stimulus reconstructions based on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data. While fMRI provides a valuable, noninvasive method for assessing brain activity, the reliability of this data can be impaired by multiple noise types, including...bachelor thesis 2023
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Noise Attacks as a First Layer of Privacy Protection in Semantic Data Extraction From Brain ActivityWalter, Thomas (author)This paper explores using synthetic noise superimposed on fMRI data to selectively impact the performance of the Generic Object Decoding (GOD) model developed at Kamitani Lab. The GOD model predicts image categories that subjects viewed, based on their recorded fMRI brain activity. To evaluate how selective the noise can be in impacting...bachelor thesis 2023
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Murgoci, Vlad (author)This study investigates the relationship between deep learning models and the human brain, specifically focusing on the prediction of brain activity in response to static visual stimuli using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). By leveraging intermediate outputs of pre-trained convolutional neural networks (CNNs) with feature-weighted...bachelor thesis 2023
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Wang, Runlang (author)Under the topic of sustainable packaging, this research looks into the effects of material appearance (ecological vs. conventional), eco-label, and brand ethicality on consumers' perceived sustainability as well as the subsequent product quality evaluation and purchase intention. A 2 × 2 × 2 between-subject experiment was designed and conducted...master thesis 2023
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Koster, Daniël (author)The Netherlands is facing a housing demand of 1 million homes before 2030. Most of these residences are planned to be built in and around existing cities, causing an increase in urban densities with sub-optimal indoor daylighting conditions as a result. Simultaneously, the daylight assessment methodology for buildings in the Netherlands is set...master thesis 2023
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Charilaou, Andria (author)The thesis aims to unveil and challenge institutionalized gender hierarchical relations between the military and women in conflict environments. It critically examines the military as an institution inherently intertwined with conflict in periods of war and during periods of conflict. The thesis argues that the military plays a significant role...master thesis 2023
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Guo, Ching (author)Background: The advancements in Virtual Reality (VR) technology have opened up new possibilities for studying human dynamics and conducting experiments in immersive environments. To gain insights into collaborative learning and how it can be enhanced, an experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of visualizations of activities in VR on...bachelor thesis 2023
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Rook, Brian (author)Background<br/>Virtual Reality is an increasingly hot topic these days. As a user, you can play more and more high-quality games and strides are being made to use this medium for education and new kinds of workspaces. Previous research on Virtual Reality shows that it could improve teamwork by letting users share information easier. Users in...bachelor thesis 2023
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Saredi, E. (author)Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) is considered nowadays the state-of-the-art for non-intrusive and quantitative 3D velocity measurements. Its ability to measure the velocity field around complex geometries is a valuable tool that engineers can exploit for aerodynamic design optimization in various domains, such as aerospace, wind turbines and...doctoral thesis 2023
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Elbertse, Mitchel (author)Autonomous vehicles are becoming increasingly prevalent in society, but the transition from active driver to passive passenger is known to increase the risk and severity of motion sickness. Motion anticipation is a critical factor in this difference, and visual information is known to be a major contributor to motion anticipation. However, the...master thesis 2023
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Bongers, Randy (author)The importance of the research field, physical environment and the effects on people’s well-being, is highlighted since the report of Ulrich 1978. However, since this topic has an influence on a large amount of people, the difference between people gives the topic its multifaceted aspect. Which means many different angles on this topic have not...master thesis 2023