Stijn Derammelaere

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Who is Stijn Derammelaere?

Stijn is able to answer pertinent questions about the jobs of the future and a world in which technology is playing an increasingly important role. Nothing stale or regurgitated, but a story based on everyday life and packed with tangible and spectacular examples. He is a professor in Mechatronics at the University of Antwerp, which means he spends his days working on the latest innovations. A story that is on the cutting edge of technology, but that’s not all.

Stijn also pays attention to the social, economic and societal impact of e.g. Artificial Intelligence (AI). It has now become an inevitable part of our society, says Stijn Derammelaere: “In the area of mobility and in the medical world, AI can play a major role, for example, in diagnosing certain types of cancer. On our roads, AI is needed to develop self-driving vehicles, which could offer a solution to our current congestion problems. The flip-side to AI is its impact on the labour market and our privacy. But tales of robots that can develop their own consciousness have been wildly exaggerated.”

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    How smart is artificial intelligence of the future?

    Will robots soon be doing all our work for us? The media is packed with reports on spectacular developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). From software that can use photos to determine your sexual orientation to self-operating drones that can decide whether or not to attack terrorist groups. The tone of these stories is usually alarming. Often when you think of AI, you think of major job losses.

    So it’s about time to get things into perspective. With passion, Stijn informs you about the important developments in recent years, which are on the verge of breakthrough. Thanks to tangible examples and illuminating results, Stijn clears the mist that sometimes surrounds AI and answers some very pertinent questions.

    About blockchain

    It’s said that blockchain is as revolutionary as the internet. But what is it? How does it work? And will blockchain really change our lives? Major banks and real estate specialists are already using it and, according to some, notaries and lawyers will soon be replaced by smart digital contracts based on blockchain. If self-driving freight vehicles join forces with blockchain, the whole logistical industry could be turned upside down. In fact, the applications are endless. But there is also a flip side. Why is blockchain seen as ingenious, while virtual currencies such as Bitcoin are regarded as rubbish?
    A surprising and illuminating look behind the scenes of your future…

    Self-driving

    When it comes to self-driving vehicles, there is a growing feeling that technology has thus far made a lot of promises but delivered few results. This lecture, which is aimed at a broad audience, addresses the main obstacles on our way to fully autonomous vehicles. Cars have initiated major global change ever since the first Ford Model T appeared on the road over 110 years ago.

    But autonomous vehicles are now waiting in the wings to start another total revolution. They have the potential to drastically reduce the number of traffic-related casualties, cut emissions, minimise congestion and even give our cities a new look. But maybe they could also have a negative impact, such as increasing the number of vehicles on the road. That is why this lecture takes you on a journey through the technological possibilities, exploring potential dangers and the many opportunities offered by this breakthrough.

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