In recent years, drones have increasingly supported First Responders (FRs) in monitoring incidents and providing additional information. However, analysing drone footage is time-intensive and cognitively demanding. In this research, we investigate the use of AI models for the detection of humans in drone …

Fire fighters operate in a dangerous, dynamic, and complex environment. Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems can contribute to improve fire fighters’ situation awareness and decision-making. However, the introduction of AI systems needs to be done responsibly, taking (human) values into account, especially …

Artificial Intelligence systems are more and more being introduced into first response; however, this introduction needs to be done responsibly. While generic claims on what this entails already exist, more details are required to understand the exact nature of responsible application of AI within the …

DCW is a social development company and a component of the municipality of Enschede, with a mission to provide opportunities to individuals facing barriers to regular employment. DCW aims to launch a collection of products in the Netherlands, including a placemat, a picnic blanket, two soft children …

This research paper is about the design process of a product called the Yellow Fire Truck. At the HAN (auniversity of applied sciences) in Nijmegen, there is an organisation called the Centre for Creativity. Theirrecent focus is on producing a physical, interactive, curiosity-invoking vehicle that will …

Contemporary European forests are devastated by severe forest fires. The probability of forest fires is only grow ing due to climate change. Forest managers are therefore transforming the forests into species rich forests resilient to the impacts of climate change. These forests are also referred to …

When my daughter was born eleven years ago, many new worlds opened for me. In addition to the world of diapers and sleepless nights, my use and perception of public space changed. The width of the sidewalk and loose paving stones suddenly became important. First through my walks with the pram and a …

Overheden zouden een voorbeeld moeten nemen aan een recent Duits onderzoek naar de beste manier om innovatie in het MKB te ondersteunen, zegt Rix Groenboom.

For this research the main objective is to understand the effect fire would have on biocrete, as well as optimizing the amount of Miscanthus fibres into the mixture to make biocrete that is still strong enough for internal walls, as well as sub-research objectives that will be researched and accomplished …

Short YouTube video about the Firefighters project. Recent increase in wild fires in France, and around the world, are an unfortunate example of the current challenges firefighters face nowadays. Data science can provide a solution for such challenges. Through various visualizations, we can empower our …