Participating Teams

Aero Team Eindhoven aims to enable efficient delivery of critical packages through the use of drones. However, the major challenge lies in the limited battery life of the drones. A drone carrying a moderately heavy package can only stay airborne for roughly an hour, and scaling up operations can only improve the range to a certain extent through the use of more efficient drones or improved battery technology.

In order to combat climate change, the output of CO2 need to be reduced at a very fast rate. A large contributor to the CO2 emissions is the automotive industry, and InMotion believes that the rate at which emissions are decreasing in this sector is not fast enough. A solution to this problem would be to increase the percentage of Electric Vehicles (EV’s) on the road, as this is currently only 6.1% (source: RVO). One of the main reasons for consumers to not drive electrically is the long charging times, as comfort is often the number one priority.

Warehouses, harbors, and airports are demanded to operate at a faster and faster rate every day. Advancements in technologies have allowed this to happen by introducing automated guided vehicles, which have proven effective in these sectors. However, at what cost? These vehicles use big batteries for which content is harmful to the environment after its lifetime. Besides, to build these machines, we exploit many of the planet's rare metals and resources. Financially speaking, it is not very productive to have an area where AGVs can charge and the time it takes for them to be charged.

Data is essential to the success of any organization, but its widespread nature can create significant challenges for companies. With data being stored in various locations and systems, it becomes difficult to access and manage. To combat this, many companies have turned to centralized data teams. However, this approach often results in a huge backlog of data requests and visualizations, causing delays and a lack of agility. The backlog creates a bottleneck in the decision-making process, hindering the ability of employees to access and use the data they need to drive business success. Companies need a solution that balances the centralized management of data with decentralized access, ensuring data is accessible and actionable for everyone, without sacrificing agility and efficiency.

There has been a large shift to digital platforms, such as e-commerce and online databases, which results in user experience challenges. Providing a positive user experience is essential because it can significantly impact user adoption and engagement. There is a way to enable user experience improvement using AI technology, but this poses yet another challenge as many companies have either jumped in without a clear understanding of the technology, or they are not fully aware of the potential that AI can bring to their operations. With so many options and applications available, businesses are struggling to determine where to start and how to best apply AI to their business.