Researcher builds robot
Researcher builds robot

Innovation

Technological innovations that make an impact can change our lives. Discover groundbreaking, unique and striking research from Radboud University that affects us, now or in the future.

Projects

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Symmetric Cryptography with Asymmetric-hardware Leveraged Architecture (SCALAR)

Research

We use countless systems that rely on cryptography. Many of these systems use symmetric cryptography. This project will attempt to adapt the benefits of asymmetric cryptography to the symmetric variant.

Living Lab Ooijpolder

Living Lab Ooijpolder

Research

In recent years, scientists have experimented with innovative forms of biodiversity restoration in the Ooijpolder in Gelderland. The Living Lab looks at how the existing pilot schemes and initiatives have improved biodiversity in this region.

Digitaal klaslokaal met leerlingen met computers en laptops

Hybrid Human-AI Regulation

Research

This project focuses on the development of a ‘Hybrid Human-AI Regulation System’ (HHAIR system), which teaches 10- to 14-year-olds self-regulation skills. This will allow them to learn with support from adaptive or self-adaptive learning tools.

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Solidarity in times of a pandemic

Research

The coronavirus has had unprecedented consequences for our society. This project explores the way in which people have approached the new coronavirus policy. What makes people follow the given advice, or rather what makes them ignore it?

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Look Who’s Talking

Research

Digital discussion partners such as chatbots can make complex topics more accessible. The Look Who’s Talking project will develop and test a new generation of chatbots that can engage in lengthy and interesting conversations.

Apple Watch met gezondheidsdata

Digital Good

Research

Technology companies like Google, Apple and Amazon have moved into the domain of health and medicine. The Digital Good project explored the ethical and societal challenges that are associated with this ‘Googlisation of health research’.

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News about innovative projects

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‘Anyone interested in semicon has a bright future ahead of them in this region’

News item

The Arnhem-Nijmegen region is an important link in the semiconductor industry in the Netherlands and therefore also in an international context. What is Radboud University's role as a knowledge partner in the semiconductor sector in the region?

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Neuroscience project by Radboud and Maastricht University wins Computable Award 2025

News item

The project Advanced Neural Control to Restore Brain Function focuses on developing non-invasive, personalized brain stimulation for people with Parkinson's disease, among others.

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Radboud chemists are working with companies and robots on the transition from oil-based to bio-based materials

Research news item

Chemical products are still often based on fossil raw materials. Radboud scientists are contributing to the ‘materials transition’ towards products made from biobased raw materials. Robots and AI are assisting in this process.

Onderwijs

Floating transport by magnets

NIFTI is a revolutionary new way of clean and safe transportation: a floating module powered by magnets in the road surface. Nigel Hussey takes a closer look at the technology.

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Marker Wadden

Nature researchers from Radboud University on how the Marker Wadden are a unique example of innovative nature restoration.

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