Projects

Examples of a few interdisciplinary research projects in which we’re involved:

Surveillance Studies in Groningen Network for All (SIGNAll)

A network of researchers studying trends and means of data-driven surveillance in various contexts. We aim to foster interdisciplinary knowledge exchange, generate project applications, and study the effects of surveillance and privacy technologies in the context of the University of Groningen, the city of Groningen, and the Northern region of the Netherlands.

The network draws its expertise with a focus on governance aspects stemming from the various disciplines represented by our founders and experts. Furthermore, the network engages with technical experts on topics such as the use of biometrics, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and related emerging technologies.

HAICu-project

The heritage world faces a seemingly incessant growth of data. Within HAICu, artificial intelligence tools are being developed to make collections easier and more searchable. Due to the extensive collaboration between heritage institutions, the concept of multimodality plays a major role within the project. With the help of generative AI, different collections are connected, such as Delpher's newspaper archive and Sound and Vision's audiovisual resources.

The HAICu consortium consists of various parties, including heritage institutions, colleges and universities. From the University of Groningen, the Jantina Tammes School of Digital Society, Technology & AI, among others, is participating in the project.

Industrial Digital Twin project

The Industrial Digital Twin project , led by UG professor Bayu Jayawardhana (FSE) , develops methods to make accurate digital twins of high-tech systems. The twins are virtual software versions of the systems, that allow our researchers to run simulations to predict how changes in the design affect performance, how control can be improved, or which part on which needs maintenance at the moment. Digital twins are still mostly based on static theoretical models that assume normal behavior. By linking these models to measurement data that indicate how the system actually functions and combining this data with artificial intelligence, the researchers make digital copies that continuously improve and adapt themselves. The research focuses on a number of exemplary systems provided by the Dutch high-tech companies involved in the program.

ELSA labs

ELSA labs (Ethical, Legal, and Societal Aspects), developed by the Dutch AI Coalition and the Dutch Research Council (NWO). In ELSA labs, researchers from knowledge institutions and public and private organizations will contribute to knowledge about the development and application of reliable, human-centred artificial intelligence. The ELSA labs aim at promoting healthy living, working, and ageing: ‘Human-centered AI for an inclusive society’.