Background: As populations age, maintaining physical activity (PA) is essential to reduce chronic disease risk and preserve functional independence in older adults. Technology-supported interventions, such as wearables, mobile applications, and web-based platforms, have emerged as effective tools to …

BACKGROUND: The mainstay of colorectal cancer care is surgical resection, which carries a significant risk of complications. Efforts to improve outcomes have recently focused on intensive multimodal prehabilitation programs to better prepare patients for surgery, which make the perioperative process …

This thesis explores how the problem of players wanting to test out and practice the mechanics they were taught in the tutorial can be solved. The objective of this research was to discover how AI can be used to increase user engagement in this Naval Warfare game, resulting in more interest in Thales …

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 …

Klanten positief over sociale robots: gebruiksgemak en plezier wegen zwaarder dan bezorgdheden" (Van de Sanden et al., 2025) presenteren Stephanie van de Sanden, Tibert Verhagen, Ewout Nas, Jacqueline Arnoldy, Filip Otten en Koen Hindriks de resultaten van een grootschalig praktijkonderzoek naar klantpercepties …

The adoption of digital technologies in zoological institutions is transforming animal care management. However, challenges persist in integrating mobile applications into daily workflows. This qualitative study examines technology adoption in a Southeast Asian zoological institution, focusing on a mobile …

The SteamBox is a startup that focuses on their innovative product; SteamBox. It is a self-heating lunchbox that uses steam to warm up the food inside of it. It is composed of a main container that stores the batteries as well as the heating system, and of a separate container meant for the food. When …

Food insecurity, highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, demands robust solutions, including digital technologies. In St. Lucia, producers show willingness to adopt basic tools like WhatsApp but face barriers such as insufficient knowledge, lack of support, financial constraints, and limited availability. …

A core principle of privacy protection is to minimize the amount of personal data in data sets to the level needed for the intended usage. The rapid growth of data and data-driven applications demands for using efficient software tools to minimize personal data to the needed level. However, applying …

The ongoing technological development of methanol energy converters (EC) towards decarbonization means that their dimensions and performance characteristics will be continually updated during the lifecycle of vessels currently designed. These advancements influence the ease of EC integration within the …