The aim of this research/project is to investigate and analyze the opportunities and challenges of implementing AI technologies in general and in the transport and logistics sectors. Also, the potential impacts of AI at sectoral, regional, and societal scales that can be identified and chan- neled, in the field of transport and logistics sectors, are investigated. Special attention will be given to the importance and significance of AI adoption in the development of sustainable transport and logistics activities using intelligent and autonomous transport and cleaner transport modalities. The emphasis here is therefore on the pursuit of ‘zero emissions’ in transport and logistics at the urban/city and regional levels.Another goal of this study is to examine a new path for follow-up research topics related to the economic and societal impacts of AI technology and the adoption of AI systems at organizational and sectoral levels.This report is based on an exploratory/descriptive analysis and focuses mainly on the examination of existing literature and (empirical) scientific research publica- tions, previous and ongoing AI initiatives and projects (use cases), policy documents, etc., especially in the fields of transport and logistics in the Netherlands. It presents and discusses many aspects of existing challenges and opportunities that face organizations, activities, and individuals when adopting AI technology and systems.
The aim of this research/project is to investigate and analyze the opportunities and challenges of implementing AI technologies in general and in the transport and logistics sectors. Also, the potential impacts of AI at sectoral, regional, and societal scales that can be identified and chan- neled, in the field of transport and logistics sectors, are investigated. Special attention will be given to the importance and significance of AI adoption in the development of sustainable transport and logistics activities using intelligent and autonomous transport and cleaner transport modalities. The emphasis here is therefore on the pursuit of ‘zero emissions’ in transport and logistics at the urban/city and regional levels.Another goal of this study is to examine a new path for follow-up research topics related to the economic and societal impacts of AI technology and the adoption of AI systems at organizational and sectoral levels.This report is based on an exploratory/descriptive analysis and focuses mainly on the examination of existing literature and (empirical) scientific research publica- tions, previous and ongoing AI initiatives and projects (use cases), policy documents, etc., especially in the fields of transport and logistics in the Netherlands. It presents and discusses many aspects of existing challenges and opportunities that face organizations, activities, and individuals when adopting AI technology and systems.
In the modern day and age, cybersecurity facesnumerous challenges. Computer systems and networks become more and more sophisticated and interconnected, and the attack surface constantly increases. In addition, cyber-attacks keep growing in complexity and scale. In order to address these challenges, security professionals started to employ generative AI (GenAI) to quickly respond to attacks. However, this introduces challenges in terms of how GenAI can be adapted to the security environment and where the legal and ethical responsibilities lie. The Universities of Twente and Groningen and the Hanze University of Applied Sciences have initiated an interdisciplinary research project to investigate the legal and technical aspects of these LLMs in the cybersecurity domain and develop an advanced AI-powered tool.
The research proposal aims to improve the design and verification process for coastal protection works. With global sea levels rising, the Netherlands, in particular, faces the challenge of protecting its coastline from potential flooding. Four strategies for coastal protection are recognized: protection-closed (dikes, dams, dunes), protection-open (storm surge barriers), advancing the coastline (beach suppletion, reclamation), and accommodation through "living with water" concepts. The construction process of coastal protection works involves collaboration between the client and contractors. Different roles, such as project management, project control, stakeholder management, technical management, and contract management, work together to ensure the project's success. The design and verification process is crucial in coastal protection projects. The contract may include functional requirements or detailed design specifications. Design drawings with tolerances are created before construction begins. During construction and final verification, the design is measured using survey data. The accuracy of the measurement techniques used can impact the construction process and may lead to contractual issues if not properly planned. The problem addressed in the research proposal is the lack of a comprehensive and consistent process for defining and verifying design specifications in coastal protection projects. Existing documents focus on specific aspects of the process but do not provide a holistic approach. The research aims to improve the definition and verification of design specifications through a systematic review of contractual parameters and survey methods. It seeks to reduce potential claims, improve safety, enhance the competitiveness of maritime construction companies, and decrease time spent on contractual discussions. The research will have several outcomes, including a body of knowledge describing existing and best practices, a set of best practices and recommendations for verifying specific design parameters, and supporting documents such as algorithms for verification.
Kwaliteitscontroles in productieprocessen in de maakindustrie zijn vaak destructief en daarmee niet duurzaam. In dit project onderzoeken we hoe door toepassing van process mining op real time sensor data de kwaliteitscontrole al tijdens het productieproces kan worden uitgevoerd en potentiële problemen vroegtijdig ontdekt.Doel Het doel van het project is om op basis van realtime data de kwaliteit van het eindproduct van het productieproces te kunnen voorspellen en waar nodig het productieproces bij te sturen. Hiermee kan de industrie duurzamer werken. Resultaten Het project levert een AI software toolkit op met methoden en algoritmen voor toepassing in de productieprocessen in verschillende industrieën. Looptijd 15 januari 2021 - 15 november 2024 Aanpak Nieuwe process mining algoritmes worden ontwikkeld en getoetst in case studies bij verschillende industriële bedrijven. Op basis van de uitkomsten wordt een software toolkit ontwikkeld voor toepassing in de praktijk. Impact op onderwijs Studenten van instituut voor ICT gaan, samen met studenten van TU Eindhoven, cases studies uitvoeren bij verschillende industrieën. Cofinanciering Het project wordt gefinancierd door NWO (Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek).
Kwaliteitscontroles in productieprocessen in de maakindustrie zijn vaak destructief en daarmee niet duurzaam. In dit project onderzoeken we hoe door toepassing van process mining op real time sensor data de kwaliteitscontrole al tijdens het productieproces kan worden uitgevoerd en potentiële problemen vroegtijdig ontdekt.Doel Het doel van het project is om op basis van realtime data de kwaliteit van het eindproduct van het productieproces te kunnen voorspellen en waar nodig het productieproces bij te sturen. Hiermee kan de industrie duurzamer werken. Resultaten Het project levert een AI software toolkit op met methoden en algoritmen voor toepassing in de productieprocessen in verschillende industrieën. Looptijd 15 januari 2021 - 15 november 2024 Aanpak Nieuwe process mining algoritmes worden ontwikkeld en getoetst in case studies bij verschillende industriële bedrijven. Op basis van de uitkomsten wordt een software toolkit ontwikkeld voor toepassing in de praktijk. Impact op onderwijs Studenten van instituut voor ICT gaan, samen met studenten van TU Eindhoven, cases studies uitvoeren bij verschillende industrieën. Cofinanciering Het project wordt gefinancierd door NWO (Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek).
