The worldwide rise of skin cancer incidence rates increases the need to investigate ultraviolet radiation (UVR), as it is one of the main causes of skin cancer. 1 A ’ u to UVR varies depending on different factors such as the location of the individual and shielding effects. In this analysis, we evaluated …

The present invention refers to an autonomous road transport system based on autonomous vehicles operating similarly to trains on railways. In this system, a regular road vehicle, such as a car, bus or truck, can be properly equipped with sensors and computers to drive itself, guided by virtual tracks …

Background: With increasing knowledge on the adverse health efects of certain constituents of PM (particulate matter), such as silica, metals, insoluble ions, and black carbon, PM has been under the attention of work safety experts. Previously, we investigated the perceptions of blue-collar workers in …

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Monitoring the energy performance of very low and zero energy buildings is fundamental to evaluate the efforts made to transition into an energy neutral built environment. Post occupancy monitoring has been embedded into current practice, supported by the availability of smart meters and affordable sensor …

How can smart technology support people with mild-moderate dementia to benefit from the positive effects of listening to music in daily life? The quality of life of people with dementia decreases rapidly when they experience difficulties in using everyday products and lose initiative⁠. With a focus on …

The European research project Smart Light Concept (SLIC) is a collaboration between 2 knowledge institutions, 6 local authorities and 1 grid operator. They are working together to investigate in practice what investment in sustainable public lighting can contribute to reducing carbon emissions. They …

Een bordspel, speciaal ontworpen voor boerengezinnen, dat is Om Tafel. Een nostalgische vorm van zaterdagavondbesteding? Nee, een serieuze vorm om lastige dilemma’s rondom de bedrijfsopvolging bespreekbaar te maken. "Dit is geen spel voor de gezelligheid, ter afwissling van Rummikub." Het spel Om Tafel …

Koen Kok, Full professor Electrical Engineering, Electrical Energy Systems, Eindhoven University of Technology heeft een presentatie verzorgd over Intelligente Systemen voor de Energietransitie: AI, het (lokale) Elektriciteitssysteem en Energiesysteemintegratie, en geeft inzicht in het Intelligent Energy …

At the 5Groningen field lab, the next generation of wireless technology is being put to the test in an experiment with a prototype involving real-time decision-making using 5G edge computing. One of the applications envisioned is a smart police vest that can fully automatically detect threats like firearms …