Dynamic energy contracts, offering hourly varying day-ahead prices for electricity, create opportunities for a residential Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to not just optimize the self-consumption of solar energy but also capitalize on price differences. This work examines the financial potential …

In recent years, the demand for efficient automation across various sectors has accelerated significantly [...].

Abstract Technology has a major impact on the way nurses work. Data-driven technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), have particularly strong potential to support nurses in their work. However, their use also introduces ambiguities. An example of such a technology is AI-driven lifestyle monitoring …

Er is het een en ander af te dingen op het gewicht van de autonome en stedennetwerken, gezien de reikwijdte en slagkracht van stedelijke netwerken en lokale overheden op het wereldtoneel nog beperkt zijn. In het navolgende zijn aan de hand van het voorbeeld van de "Europese Urban Agenda for the EU" drie …

We present our ongoing work on upgrading the Amsterdam Public Library's book database search capabilities. So far, users have had to input the exact book title and/or author name without any typos or misspellings in order to retrieve any results. This is in sharp contrast with the manner in which users …

In mobile robotics, LASER scanners have a wide spectrum of indoor and outdoor applications, both in structured and unstructured environments, due to their accuracy and precision. Most works that use this sensor have their own data representation and their own case-specific modeling strategies, and no …

Smart glasses have the potential to transform healthcare, but their acceptance and use are under pressure due to concerns about social interaction around smart glasses, such as privacy, intended use, and the social isolation of the user. However, the value is seen in healthcare, where they could potentially …

Deze website maakt deel uit van het onderzoeksproject ‘Een Smart Start’. Het onderzoeksproject is gesubsidieerd door Regieorgaan SIA. Het onderzoek werd uitgevoerd door het lectoraat Organisatieontwerp en -verandering van de Hanzehogeschool Groningen. In het onderzoek van het lectoraat zijn nieuwe methoden …

Municipalities often collaborate with other stakeholders in smart city projects to develop and implement technological innovations to address complex urban issues. We propose the shared portfolio approach as an alternative way of collaborating, because we have identified possible limitations when the …