About The Organizations

Ahold Delhaize is one of the world's largest food retail groups. The company is a leader in supermarkets, and e-commerce and at the forefront of sustainable retailing. Each of their brands shares a passion for delivering great food, value and innovations, and for creating inclusive workplaces that provide rewarding professional opportunities.

AIRLab Delft is the joint industry lab of Ahold Delhaize and the TU Delft, driving innovations at the intersection of retail, AI and robotics. Based in RoboValley, a robotics research center developed by TU Delft Robotics Institute, a team of international researchers explores robotic solutions that can be applied throughout the retail supply chain, from warehouses and stores to customers. At the test site they explore how robotic scan be deployed in a retail setting, how robotic grippers can handle delicate items such as fruits and vegetables, or how to improve image-recognition of products and packaging.

Pal Robotics is a worldwide leading company in biped humanoid robots, their mission is to develop service robots that enhance society’s quality of life and solve daily problems. PAL Robotics started in 2004, when a small group of engineers built the first fully autonomous humanoid biped robot in Europe. With over 15 years of experience in R&D, they are known for their humanoid and mobile robots used for research, logistics, retail and social applications for companies, institutions and labs.

YES!Delft is the leading tech incubator associated with Delft University of Technology and Erasmus University Rotterdam, specialized in cleantech, medtech, mobility, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and drones.