Prof. Bahar Haghighat awarded Vidi grant

The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Vidi grant to Prof. Bahar Haghighat. Vidi grants are intended for experienced researchers who have been conducting successful research for some years after gaining a PhD. Alongside the Veni and Vici grants, the Vidi grant is part of the NWO Talent Programme.

Within this programme, researchers are free to submit their own topics for funding. In total, 778 researchers submitted their research proposals in the hope of acquiring funding during this round of Vidi applications.

An Autonomous Miniaturized Robot Swarm for Real-Time Infrastructure Vibration Inspection

Aging steel infrastructure can develop hidden damage that leads to costly repairs or dangerous failures. This project lead by Bahar develops a new system of miniature robots that move across steel structures to detect signs of structural damage. Working together as an intelligent swarm, the robots analyze vibration signals to identify potential defects and adapt their inspection strategy in real time. By combining robotics and artificial intelligence in a compact and autonomous system, this approach makes infrastructure inspection faster, safer, and more reliable, helping extend the lifespan of critical structures while reducing maintenance costs and risks to human inspectors.

Congratulations to Bahar for this achievement!

More information and a full list of awarded UG researchers.