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Pioneering Tech | Sustainable Aviation

What is needed to achieve sustainable aviation? How can we accelerate that innovation? And what can we do for the existing fleet of aircraft? In this Pioneering Tech video, Rinze Benedictus and Marios Kotsonis provide answers.
This Pioneering Tech video is produced for the Innovation & Impact Centre and was recorded by the NMC video department on location at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering.”

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A Virtual 360° Experience by TU Delft AI Labs & Talent Programme

September 25, 2024

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.

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IoT Bridge

January 31, 2023

The IoT Bridge connects Grove-based IoT sensors to Unity and Unreal, enabling real-time data use in XR and game projects. With a Raspberry Pi image and engine plugins, it allows students and researchers to create immersive, sensor-driven experiences and explore innovative Serious-Game and XR applications.

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animation of an AI-driven assessment system for recruitment

AI in Hiring – Can a Machine Pick the Right Candidate?

June 10, 2025

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.

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Inside NMC Graphics: The Story of Cok Francken

November 20, 2025

Cok Francken’s 30-year journey at TU Delft spans posters, identity systems, and large-scale installations. Known for clarity and balance, he begins with pencil sketches and draws inspiration from real-world textures and photography. His experience with big formats and careful use of AI tools shapes designs that feel authentic, thoughtful, and visually compelling.

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Supermarket Robot: Designing Socially Embedded Service Robots in Virtual Reality

June 30, 2025

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.

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