Part of an Erasmus+ funded project: DigiFABS.

A chatbot’s design affects how customers perceive its competence and usefulness, both significant predictors of technology acceptance. The preferred design principles vary with the customer’s emotional state and personality, making it unrealistic to come up with a static design that serves everyone. …

Na ongeveer twee jaar experimenteren met nieuwe AI-mogelijkheden, is de tijd rijp voor specifieke AI-toepassingen. Dit is het jaar van de AI-agents. Wat betekent de komst daarvan voor controllers?

In this thesis, we focus on developing behaviours for socially interactive agents (SIAs). The context in which the agent is used is a self-regulated learning system for children. We focus on personalising learning objectives and interaction content within an intelligent tutoring system (ITS). We envision …

The luxury real estate sector is a complex industry characterized by multiple factors. Hence, exclusivity, complex sales cycles, and, most importantly, the discerning expectations of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). Within Spain’s Costa del Sol, Drumelia Real Estate has established itself as a leading …

The global energy sector is undergoing rapid transformation while facing critical challenges such as a shortage of skilled professionals, outdated knowledge, and the urgent need for a just energy transition. In Argentina, where 86% of energy still derives from fossil fuels despite vast renewable potential, …

A collaboration of 26 Dutch universities of applied sciences is working on the development and implementation of the first generation of professional doctoral programs. The distinctiveness of a professional doctoral program has been defined for seven professional domains, including health and well-being …

(Book of abstracts) Track (1) Space: Built Environment and Urban Design Abstract: In light of the ongoing environmental, climate, economic, and social crises, citymaking agents of all disciplines are rethinking the (design of the) built environment with an emphasis on sustainability and inclusivity. …

The transition to an inclusive society through design Inclusive design can play a critical role in shaping a more equitable society. When products and services are intentionally created to be inclusive, they become more accessible to a wide audience, including people who might otherwise struggle to engage …

The SynergyS project aims to develop and assess a smart control system for multi-commodity energy systems (SMCES). The consortium, including a broad range of partners from different sectors, believes a SMCES is better able to incorporate new energy sources in the energy system. The partners are Hanze, …