POWERITUP From the Level-Up project, a follow-up initiative has been established, aimed at professionalizing teachers of the 3rd grade in secondary education focusing on the labor market and double finality, enabling them to enhance digital competencies and data literacy of their students. TEENIE TINY HOUSES From conversations with partners in the construction sector, it became evident that there is untapped potential for integrating STEM into the construction industry. SD GUERILLARTS A group of young people aged 14 and above will collaborate on spotlighting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through an artistic-technological intervention in their city/town. A program will be established in collaboration with local youth organizations. Vertiports Drone transport is and remains of the most important applications due to its logistical potential, cost efficiency, environmental friendliness and deployability for high-risk tasks. With Vertiports, West Flanders is being prepared for the evolution towards unmanned air traffic. Manuf Excellence To improve effectively, companies must be able to assess their situation and select the right technologies. Both aspects do not appear to be evident for SMEs. This project aims to build a research infrastructure to set up demonstrations/validations. ProeftuinMedia XR5G Will we soon see (even more) virtual reality integrated into traditional TV news broadcasts? Will we have real-time statistics of football players displayed on our smartphones during matches? 5G-Pilot HealthCare Through the deployment of a high-quality 5G network, the Westhoek becomes a true smart region. This aligns with the objectives of the integrated economic regional vision of the Westhoek, 'The Westhoek Impulse Plan.' 5G-Pilot Zeevaart This project harnesses 5G technology for unmanned navigation on inland waterways, focusing on semi-autonomous inland navigation with support through 5G connectivity. Howest is exploring the possibilities of a 360° camera and VR applications on the boat & will conduct field tests. Be-Mobile The MCT/STAR lab research group of Howest will subcontract with Be-Mobile to investigate and develop possible Android and iOS smartphone applications aimed at ergonomic use by pedestrians and cyclists (active road users). DistractionDriving The proposed user study aims to assess the level of distraction during driving and evaluate the use of screens such as a smartphone or a car kit. Filter Expertisedomein Tech & IT (7) Onderwijs (3) Productontwerp, Digital Design & Arts (3) Architectuur, Energie & Bouw (2) Gezondheid & Zorg (1) Sport, Toerisme & Recreatie (1) Business & Ondernemen (0) Mens & Samenleving (0) Media & Communicatie (0) Kernwoorden ar/vr/xr (21) ai (21) energie (10) blockchain (6) digital applications (5) (-) 5g (5) social creativity (4) didactiek (4) (-) co-creatie (3) stem (3) game technology (3) ux - user experience (2) (-) ui - user interfaces (2) mixed reality (2) coaching (1) motivatie (1) blended learning (1) simulatie onderwijs (1) Thema's cyber security (3) stem/steam (2) game ontwikkeling en technologie (1) digital skills & mediawijsheid (1) digitale tools (1) didactische innovatie (1) Zoeken op tekst