TNO's Pioneering Innovations Propel Sustainable Development
TNO leads with serious games to curb vocational education dropout, advances in sustainable energy, and cutting-edge organ monitoring patches.
Serious Games for Vocational Education
In an innovative approach to address the future labor shortage, TNO has developed a ‘serious game’ aimed at reducing dropout rates among vocational education students. The game is designed to engage students in their education journey and encourage completion of their studies, potentially easing the anticipated strain on the labor market.
Sustainable Energy for the Wadden Islands
TNO is also making strides in renewable energy by working on increasing the sustainability of the Wadden Islands. Using the natural energy from water, TNO’s project aims to provide a sustainable and reliable source of power for these remote islands, contributing to the Netherlands’ overall sustainability goals.
Innovations in Health Technology
Another groundbreaking innovation from TNO is the development of an ultrasound patch for organ monitoring. This non-invasive technology represents a significant advancement in healthcare, allowing for continuous monitoring of patients’ organs and potentially improving patient outcomes through early detection of issues.
Partnership for Autonomous Trucking
In the realm of autonomous driving, a partnership between DAF Trucks NV and TNO is setting the stage for driverless commercial vehicles in logistic port environments. This collaboration is not only a leap forward for the automotive industry but also contributes to the reduction of emissions and improvement of efficiency in logistics operations.
TNO’s Role in National AI Development
The Netherlands is investing in digital sovereignty with the development of GPT-NL, its own open AI-language model. TNO is at the forefront of this initiative, which aims to strengthen the nation’s position in the digital landscape and foster innovation across various sectors.