At TU Delft, Jeroen Boots bridges architecture and immersive technology. Driven by how spaces shape human experience, he uses VR to turn abstract ideas into environments students can step inside—designing not flashy demos, but meaningful learning moments that truly resonate and last.
The Radioactivity project uses VR to make learning safe and immersive, letting students explore radiation through realistic experiments while teachers guide remotely. By overcoming safety limits and instructor shortages, this innovative VR app democratizes access to hands-on science, transforming how students experience and understand radioactivity across classrooms everywhere.
Step into the future with Eco-Runner Team Delft. Through immersive VR, experience the power of hydrogen fuel and sustainable innovation firsthand. From refueling at a futuristic station to driving the sleek Eco-Runner, this virtual journey showcases cleaner, smarter urban mobility—bringing the vision of hydrogen-powered transportation to life like never before.
To enhance medical education, Dr. Marjon Stijntjes developed a web-based simulation that teaches students to assess the revalidation needs of elderly patients after hospital discharge. Set in a virtual home environment, students gather clues by interacting with everyday objects, simulating real-life clinical judgment. The patient’s condition evolves weekly, training students to recognize change over time. Accessible via browser, the tool has been praised for its intuitive, gamified design and practical relevance — a powerful example of how serious games can transform healthcare training.
What happens when a robot helps you shop? This question shaped a groundbreaking project led by Dr. Marco Rozendaal, where VR simulations in a supermarket explored how people and robots interact in public spaces. By blending design, theatre, and puppeteering, the research revealed how robots can earn trust and acceptance—not through perfect programming, but by designing behaviors that feel meaningful and socially appropriate.
Pop-up and movable books captivate with their interactive artistry, yet their fragility limits access—especially in archival collections like the KB. Through an innovative collaboration between KB and TU Delft’s XR Zone, researcher Willemijn Elkhuizen explores how mixed reality (XR) can preserve and transform these delicate treasures. By translating the sensory and emotional qualities of pop-up books into digital and hybrid experiences, the project opens new avenues for engaging and safeguarding cultural heritage.
VR for Exploring Art at TU Delft’s XR Zone invites visitors to step inside the layered history of a medieval painting. By merging VR, advanced scanning, and eye-tracking technologies, the project reveals hidden versions beneath modern restorations, allowing users to explore art’s evolving narrative under shifting light. This immersive experience redefines how we perceive authenticity, interpretation, and the living dialogue between past and present.
In response to COVID-19, the TU Delft AI Labs & Talent Programme moved their poster event online, partnering with the XR Zone to create a 360° virtual walkthrough. This interactive platform showcased research from 24 Delft AI Labs, overcoming challenges with 360° imagery and 3D models. The project expanded to include new labs, research, and pitch videos, paving the way for future virtual events.
Students from Industrial Design Engineering reached out for support in the XR Zone where they created a VR application for their Bachelor End Project (BEP).
In today’s constantly evolving education landscape, there is a growing demand for innovative solutions driven by the integration of cutting-edge technologies. This demand sparked the
The Life Sciences and Technology Bachelor’s programme is continuously evolving and innovative. A new promotional video clearly explains its content and highlights opportunities after graduation, giving prospective students an engaging and up-to-date overview of the programme.
TU Delft staff regularly take part in Performance and Development Reviews to reflect on progress and set future goals. To emphasise the importance of these reviews, a short, dynamic video was created to accompany each review invitation.
In collaboration with NMC Live, we developed the event’s opening sequence. What began as an energetic video designed to immediately engage the audience evolved into a powerful showcase of everything TU Delft has achieved in recent years.
For TU Delft’s Opening of the Academic Year, a single evocative image anchored a comprehensive visual identity—from website banners and email invites to animations, printed materials, and spatial projections. Led by one dedicated designer in collaboration with Live Events, the graphics team wove a cohesive language of color, rhythm, and motion to ensure every touchpoint emotionally resonated. Sound design elevated animated segments, while coordination across teams delivered a polished, immersive experience that transformed a moment into a memorable message.
The availability of the physical University Labs may be limited due to its capacity or other factors, like the mandatory requirement to work from home
What if an algorithm decided whether you got the job—even before a human saw your name? AI-driven hiring assessments, now widespread, make implicit assumptions about skills, behavior, and communication that may not match individual realities. By reducing complex narratives to data points, these systems strip applicants of autonomy over their identity and undermine dignity. An interdisciplinary study from TU Delft, University of Twente, and TU Eindhoven inspired a four-minute animated video, making these findings accessible and prompting reflection on AI’s impact in recruitment.
