A lot of people experience acute or chronic conditions that reduce quality of life and self-reliance in later life. Physical activity can slow down or even reverse this vulnerability.
The NEST Innovation Alliance co-creates a new form of social innovation ecosystem that acts as a sustainable vehicle for societal transitions and increased capacity in knowledge creation towards healthy living. Our aim is to empower local communities to thrive with social innovation towards a healthy society.
How can we prepare healthcare providers for the necessary shift from disease- to goal-oriented care? The Primary Care Academy is committed to more research and support for healthcare professionals in primary care.
Arteveldehogeschool and Leadlife are developing a smart sleep monitor with the help of citizens. The application will be able to combine data from eating, exercise and sleep habits to use AI to make predictions around your ideal sleep rhythm. Based on that, you can get personalised suggestions on how to improve your lifestyle. This way, you can increase the quality and quantity of your sleep.
During the 3D workflow, there are many conversions: from 3D scanning, modelling and texturing, visualising 3D in AR and VR to 3D printing in full colour. This research maps the management of colour and texture through these steps.
In hands-on pilot cases in co-creation with students, researchers and the field, we are exploring how to design packaging that is not simply discarded as 'waste' after use.
When the person with a CVA returns to his home situation after a rehabilitation period, he and his informal carer often experience the consequences of the CVA for daily life.