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We are always happy to provide you with more information about AMS Institute and the projects we are working on. In this section you will find more information about our latest publications, press releases and related info.

Marineterrein Amsterdam Community Drinks

Event

The members of the Marineterrein Community are invited to join the first community get-together of the new year on January 17th. The event is hosted by AMS Institute.

Roboat update

News

The Roboat research project is entering its next phase of development. This five-year project is a collaboration between AMS Institute and MIT and is the world first major research program on autonomous floating vessels in metropolitan areas.

Data Visualization

The Data Visualization Lab develops state-of-the-art technology for the visualization and sense-making of social urban data. In turn, data becomes more accessible, understandable and actionable.

Join us for the regional Finals of the Climatelauchpad

Event

The 2020 Regional Final Europe of the ClimateLaunchpad is coming up on September 10 and you’re invited. Make sure to join and support the three teams that just won the National Finals @AMS Institute during the Regional finals.

The AMS Startup Booster

News

In October AMS Institute will run its first edition of the AMS Startup Booster. The program focuses on early-stage startups that want to make an impact on city life and solve metropolitan challenges.

DemoS Strandeiland

Project

How Strandeiland IJburg democratically develops in a green, social and sustainable island

Wrap-up: Launch Responsible Sensing Lab & Opening 'Senses of Amsterdam' at The Studio of NEMO

News

On 28 January 2021, we officially the launched of the Responsible Sensing Lab and openend the exhibit ‘Senses of Amsterdam’ at The Studio of NEMO Science Museum. Here you'll find a wrap-up and link to event recording.

AMS Startup Booster Selected Teams

Introducing the selected teams for the first run of the AMS Startup Booster. Read about their startup ideas and meet the team members.

100 years of Dutch summers: The clock is ticking on climate change

News

The ‘meteorological summer’ officially ended this August. However, this week summer returned to the Netherlands. Time for some reflections, our data science team thought. Grab a refreshment, we’ll shine some light on the summers of 1920 to 2020.

Responsible Sensing Lab

Project

Technologies like smart sensors can help solve urban challenges. But when collecting data, what public values are involved? Our Responsible Sensing Lab explores how to integrate social values in the design of sensing systems in public space.

Roboat Y3 results: moving forward towards a full scale prototype

News

In its third year of research the Roboat team has improved technical and functional capabilities of the fleet of autonomous boats. With focus on latching capabilities and ‘shapeshifting’, where the boats autonomously reassemble into various configurations

Marineterrein Amsterdam Living Lab in full swing

News

During the pandemic, it might have felt as if the world temporarily stood still. However, while most of us worked at home, the Living Lab projects at Marineterrein Amsterdam were still running.

Circular Economy Lab: How to accelerate circularity of Solar Panels?

News

Solar panels generate sustainable energy. However, the production of solar panels requires a great amount of resources. How can we increase circularity of solar panels? During the Circular Economy Lab we discussed existing applications and future steps.