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Decision makers are going through an unusual period, when the techniques that used to help them make decisions are no longer quite adequate. The uncertainty (due to COVID-19) has changed the scenario and requires different techniques. This relatively high uncertainty adds to cognitive biases that affect individual or group decisions.
The corona crisis shows numerous effects that we can all clearly observe. Companies are completely or partially closed and have reduced their activities. It is unclear how long this will take, but the lockdown will for sure lead to a serious economic downturn.
Hydrogen as fuel and a new energy vector in our energy system. Hydrogen can be a key ingredient to reach carbon neutrality in Europe and an important solution to move away from fossil fuels. To explore the opportunities and risks of introducing large-scale green hydrogen production in the Netherlands, Stork initiated research called "Green Electrons for Green Hydrogen" (GE2GH2).
Scaffolding has been around forever, right? Well, yes and no. Yes, because people in prehistoric times were already using a scaffold made of bamboo or wood to work at heights. It was only in 1913 that “Scaffixer” was patented; a coupling device that was far more robust than rope.
It’s not a question of whether robotics will change the face of inspection and maintenance. It’s a question of when. And, according to Stefano Stramigioli, professor of Advanced Robotics and Chair of the Robotics and Mechatronics Group at the University of Twente, the companies that pioneer research into industrial robots today, will be the market leaders of tomorrow.