Projects in Demonstrator Lab

Since 2017, many students and researchers have successfully used Demonstrator Lab to develop their ideas to maturity. This has led to the establishment of new companies offering new products and services. We present you an overview of the current participating projects below.

Universities
AMC UvA VU

Respira

Breath sensors for pre-symptomatic disease detection Over the past few years, traffic incidents caused by drivers that are under the influence of laughing gas have increased more than ten-fold. Unlike for alcohol and drugs, there is currently no device available that can prove a driver was under the influence of laughing gas. We are developing […]

SanguisAI

At SanguisAI, we are developing a device to measure hemoglobin levels in a fast, inexpensive, painless and waste free manner. This way we can ensure preventative screening and ongoing monitoring and complementing the reactive diagnostic process. We draw on the technique called PPG, which uses the body’s cardiac rhythm and the reflection of the light […]

Sapling Pay

Eco-friendly engagement platform and management system for cafes and restaurants. Sapling offers a QR code-based platform for digital menus and payments, simplifying operations for eco-friendly cafes and restaurants. Through seamless transactions and a focus on sustainability, Sapling enhances the dining experience while supporting reforestation efforts with each purchase. Eco-friendly and engagement platform and management system

SolarFoil

SolarFoil increases production yields of horticulture by utilizing the sun’s potential to it’s fullest. Agriculture is continuously under pressure to become more efficient and minimize the negative impact on the environment. Sunlight is at the heart of horticulture, yet plants and microalgae do not utilize all the light offered by the sun as efficiently. UV light […]

Storks Robotics Lab

AI-powered robotics for environmental sensing available through a configurable cloud platform. As a low-cost, highly automated platform for environmental sensing, Storks Robotics Lab’s products reducee the entry barrier for any business that requires environmental sensing. The solution works by programmatically deploying a large array of inexpensive environmental sensors using AI-powered autonomous drones and ground robots. […]

Strike-f(x)

The intelligent boxing bag for immediate, accurate, and reliable monitoring of impact force Strike-f(x) is an intelligent boxing bag for immediate, accurate, and reliable monitoring of impact force. Strike-f(x) is designed to give individuals total freedom of movement – to punch, kick, knee, tackle – and, yet, have accurate and reliable feedback about the force, […]

The Renewal

Your pocket guide to wellness: science made simple, fun, and just 5 minutes a read. The Renewal is a 5-minute weekly newsletter on what matters in well-being, health, and longevity. We saw the success of other newsletters like the Morning Brew, the Milk Road, and the Hustle, and are aiming to replicate the style of […]

VacuFry

Deep fried food. Who doesn’t love it? Especially in our home country of the Netherlands, deep frying is considered somewhat of a national sport. Unfortunately, as we all know, deep frying is not very healthy. We created the VacuFry; a healthier deep fryer that won’t leave you wanting something tastier. The VacuFry works by creating […]

VU-AMS

The VU University Ambulatory Monitoring System (VU-AMS) developed at the VU University in Amsterdam is used worldwide by many research groups to study stress and emotion in both laboratory and naturalistic settings.

Wellbeing Companion

Timely, personalized mental health treatment accessible to all. No call for help goes unanswered. At Wellbeing Companion we are on a mission to democratize mental health care by utilizing AI and providing timely, personalized support. We aim to make professional-level mental health treatment accessible to all. Our tool is designed not just to react, but […]