Carpooling research strikes again! 🚀 Congratulations to Prof. Hugues Bersini and Julien Baudru on their new paper being accepted for presentation at the inaugural International Symposium on Intelligent Technology for Future Transportation (ITFT 2024) in Helsinki, Finland, from October 19-21, 2024! The paper, "Comparative Analysis of Ride-Sharing Pool Construction Methods: Efficiency and Performance Evaluation," presents a thorough analysis of five methods for constructing ride-sharing pools. It evaluates these methods based on execution time, user request fulfillment, detour distance, and passenger waiting time. Additionally, they introduce a new model to simulate user demand using car usage data across Belgium, providing a robust basis for performance evaluation. 🚗 Interested by transportation research? Discover this article (and more) on our website: https://lnkd.in/daPndDRu Université libre de Bruxelles - Vrije Universiteit Brussel #Research #RideSharing #Transportation #Innovation #FARI #ITFT2024
FARI - AI for the Common Good Institute
Research Services
Brussels, Brussels Region 4,482 followers
Helping citizens, politicians, NGO's and companies to address every day or long-term challenges in Brussels/EU with AI
About us
FARI is an independent, not-for-profit Artificial Intelligence initiative led by two universities in Brussels: the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB). This initiative will aim at helping citizens, politicians and companies as well as not-for-profit organizations to address local, every day or long-term challenges in the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium and Europe. It brings world-leading and future researchers to the service of the city. It reinforces a virtuous circle: the city encounters problems that FARI can help address with projects that in their turn could lead to major scientific advances, especially in the field of AI (Explainable and Trustworthy), Data (Open) and Robotics (human-centric).
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http://www.fari.brussels
External link for FARI - AI for the Common Good Institute
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Brussels, Brussels Region
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- Educational
- Founded
- 2021
- Specialties
- Artificial Intelligence, Data, Robotics, Sustainability, Trustworthy AI, Open Data, Human Centered Robotics, and Smart City
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Brussels, Brussels Region 1000, BE
Employees at FARI - AI for the Common Good Institute
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Hans De Canck
Co-Director - FARI - AI for the Common Good Institute Brussels
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Karen Boers
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Karl-Filip Coenegrachts
Chair @ Open & Agile Smart Cities, Head of Unit @ imec-SMIT-VUB, Senior Policy Advisor @ FARI, Founder and Director @ Cities of People
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Mosa Sebdani
Frontend Developer | Building Intuitive Web Interfaces
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🔍 Do you recognize this iconic Brussels landmark? It’s Studio Flagey, and it’s where the FARI Conference 2024 will be held on November 18! We’re proud to host our conference in this vibrant neighborhood, often hailed as the beating heart of the city - a place where Brussels truly comes alive. 🌟 Studio Flagey will allow us to host parallel sessions with dedicated tracks for every audience. Whether you’re a researcher, industry professional, or a citizen passionate about AI, you’ll find a track to debate and discuss "AI, a Public Good?" 🤖💡 We are eager to be there and hope you join us! 👉 Register now and contribute to vital conversations on AI: https://lnkd.in/e7x3pTNc #StudioFlagey Karen Boers - Hans De Canck - Carl-Maria MÖRCH - Laura Jousset - Julien Gossé - Sezen Avci - Kenneth Hannaert - Odette de Fays - Laurence Renault - Université libre de Bruxelles - Vrije Universiteit Brussel #FARI2024 #AI #Brussels #StudioFlagey #TechConference
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With the rapid advancements in AI and its ethical implications making headlines, how can interdisciplinary research help us navigate these challenges? 🔎 As a collaborative network of 300 researchers from 10 diverse groups, 5 from ULB and 5 from VUB, our interdisciplinary approach at FARI spans across AI, data, robotics, social sciences, ethics, and law, enabling us to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation. 🌐🔬 The work of our dedicated researchers helps us to build bridges with public administrations, industry, and citizens to promote sustainable advancements in AI, data, and robotics. Our focus is on key urban and public priority domains such as health, mobility, sustainable robotics, climate and energy, and fostering a participatory and inclusive society. 🤝🌍 Curious to discover more about what our researchers do? You can get a glimpse of some publications and reports available on our website: https://lnkd.in/dgddKAyM Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Université libre de Bruxelles, Carl-Maria MÖRCH, Karen Boers, Hans De Canck, Ann Nowé, Hugues Bersini, Bram Vanderborght, Adrian Munteanu, Emanuele Garone, Gregory Lewkowicz, Gianluca Bontempi, Mireille Hildebrandt, FBA, Nicolas van Zeebroeck, Pieter Ballon, Tom Lenaerts, Gloria González Fuster #Research #Interdisciplinary #AI #DataScience #Robotics #Sustainability #FARI
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🔍 How can you strengthen your skills in AI to improve your research and professional impact? Learn more at the FARI AI Academy! We invite you to join our Introduction into AI for the Common Good training course. This course is designed to help you understand the value of AI and its relevance in your professional environment. 🌐 Our sessions are given by Andres Cotorruelo and feature Emilie Gregoire, a PhD researcher specializing in machine learning and deep neural networks. Together, they provide participants with practical insights into AI and make complex concepts accessible and applicable to your work. This course will guide you in identifying opportunities and challenges in AI, and help you start building a responsible and sustainable AI strategy. It's tailored for decision-makers in the public sector, as it applies real-world use cases to demonstrate AI's day-to-day impact. 💡 Sign up here 👇 📚 French: September 25 - https://lnkd.in/d8JD6_Fe 📚 Dutch: October 9 - https://lnkd.in/dw8P3pQd 📚 English: November 6 - https://lnkd.in/d75tC8ty 📚 Dutch: November 13 - https://lnkd.in/dtVTQ-2e 📚 French: December 4 - https://lnkd.in/dQWGNEnD Enhance your understanding of AI and its application in the public sector. Reserve your spot today and begin your journey towards a more informed and strategic approach to AI. 🚀 Emilie Gregoire, Karen Boers, Laetitia d'Ornano, Odette de Fays, Amélie Wauquaire, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, ULB #AI #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #SustainableAI #PublicSector #Training #ProfessionalDevelopment #FARIAI #AIForGood #Brussels
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#FARI2024 Conference Announcement 🌟 What role do citizens, companies, governments, and researchers play in shaping the future of AI, data, and robotics? How can we build a responsible, inclusive, and ethical AI landscape through collaboration? These critical questions will be addressed during the session "Working Together: How Citizens, Companies, Governments, and Researchers should Help Shape AI, Data, and Robotics" at the #FARI2024 conference. This session will emphasize the necessity of collective action and cooperation across sectors to realize the full potential of AI, data, and robotics. 🌐 Key discussion points will include: ✨ Building and maintaining public trust ✨ Ensuring transparency and accountability ✨ Leveraging collaboration for societal benefit Speakers will share case studies and actionable strategies, showing how each stakeholder group can contribute to a future where AI technologies serve the common good. By working together, we can unlock new opportunities and drive ethical AI innovation. Join us to engage in the dialogue and discover how we can shape a future where technology serves all of society. 🚀 👉 Register here today! https://lnkd.in/e7x3pTNc Desara Dushi, Teppo Rantanen, Anna Colom, PhD, André Patrocínio, Ibo van de Poel, Karen Boers, Hans De Canck, Carl-Maria MÖRCH, Laura Jousset, Julien Gossé, Sezen Avci, Kenneth Hannaert, Odette de Fays, Laurence Renault, ULB, Vrije Universiteit Brussel #FARIConference #AICommonGood #Collaboration #Innovation #EthicalAI #FutureOfAI #conference #AI
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Ready to help create a world where technology is designed and used in an inclusive way? The International Conference on Gender and Technology is launching a call for papers for 2025! 📢 Organized by the University Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, one of India’s leading universities, in collaboration with UNESCO, the conference aims to be a catalyst for change. Through peer-reviewed papers, presentations, keynotes, panel discussions, and a GenAI x Gender Tech hackathon, #GTC2025 will be an opportunity to discuss and celebrate inclusive technology with a focus on women's empowerment. 📅 The call for papers is open until August 30, 2024. We strongly encourage researchers in inclusive technology and gender issues to participate as it offers a unique opportunity to share their work and contribute to this crucial field. 👉 More info: https://lnkd.in/gXPtBTdn UNESCO Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham IEEE IEEE Kerala Section #inclusivetech #conference
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🌟 Stay Ahead with the FARI Newsletter! 🌟 Are you passionate about Artificial Intelligence and its impact on our world? Do you want to be at the forefront of AI advancements, exciting events, and groundbreaking research? Then the FARI newsletter is just what you're looking for! By joining our vibrant FARI community and subscribing to our newsletter, you'll receive exclusive updates on: 🔹 FARI-organized and co-organized events: Be the first to know about workshops, seminars, and conferences that bring together professionals and researchers in AI. 🔹 Latest AI trends: Stay informed on how AI is transforming the landscape for administrators, industry professionals, and Brussels citizens alike. 🔹 Recent research updates: Gain insights into pioneering research from our community, pushing the boundaries of AI technology and application. 🔹 Training opportunities: Discover various training programs designed to enhance your skills and keep you competitive in the fast-evolving field of AI. 🔹 And much more: From exclusive interviews with AI experts to behind-the-scenes looks at innovative projects, there’s always something exciting to explore. Being part of our newsletter means being part of a community that’s committed to innovation, knowledge-sharing, and the advancement of AI. Don't miss out on the chance to connect with like-minded individuals and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of AI. Become a part of our community and join our newsletter today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dC-NMGfK Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Université libre de Bruxelles #FARINewsletter #AI #Brussels #Community #Events #Research #Training #Innovation #Technology
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Happy to be able to transform our research and findings within CitCom.ai TEF – Testing AI and Robotics in Smart Communities.ai TEF into a new task on #regulatorysandboxes. Looking forward to contribute to the Belgian and EU AI ecosystem, with our partners from imec and FARI - AI for the Common Good Institute.
📣 On September 26th I will be presenting our first findings from the CitCom.ai TEF – Testing AI and Robotics in Smart Communities-project during the OpenLivingLab Days 2024. Together with Laure De Cock, Thomas De Meester, Olivia Willems, Martin Canter en Tamara De Swert we investigated the needs of AI-innovators and the current service offering and discovered that TEFs and their service offering are linked to three innovation concepts: #testbeds, #livinglabs and regulatory #sandboxes. 📊 In our paper, we discuss the first results based on the current and planned experiments and present recommendations for the continuation of the CitCom.ai project. Recommendations that I am dedicated to implement in my new role as leader of Work Package 2 on strategy, service offering and sustainability. The new task on #regulatorysandboxes - led by co-author Martin from FARI - AI for the Common Good Institute - starting in September is a direct result of our research findings! 😎 But now, off for a couple of weeks of disconnection, traveling and partying... See you back August 16th!
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🌿🤖 The Brussels Institute for Advanced Studies (BrIAS) wrapped up its 2024 "Sustainable Robotics" seminar series, which featured four forums on agriculture, sustainable tech, human-robot collaboration, and warfare, all exploring how robotics can drive a sustainable future and advance the UN SDGs. Find out more ⤵️
A reflection on this year's BrIAS season: https://lnkd.in/eBdqFd_V Thank you to all of our fellows and all the academics involved in making this year a great success! A special thanks to our friends and colleagues at FARI - AI for the Common Good Institute, Emanuele Garone, Prof. Bram Vanderborght, Carl-Maria MÖRCH, An Jacobs and all of our Junior fellows that worked so hard in helping us pull off the many events: Andres Cotorruelo, Luca Rossini, Fatma Demir, Shirley Elprama, Michel Joop van der Schoor And finally, an extra special thanks to Laurence Hendrickx and her fantastic team for the great job they have done at Usquare and helping us to settle in! Stay tuned for updates and news about next year's season coming soon!
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Equip yourself for responsible digital transformation with our Postgraduate program, "AI for the Common Good.” 🌱 Taking place this September, this program covers the interactions between technology, humans, and processes throughout the lifecycle of AI project management and delivery. Led by professors and experts from Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), our program is rooted in the latest research and practices in artificial intelligence. You'll gain hands-on experience with actionable AI innovation toolkits, applying them within your specific context, including a use case of your own. The curriculum is designed around the various dimensions of innovation, making it context-specific and highly relevant. We address common misconceptions about AI and cater to diverse professional backgrounds with introductory and case study modules, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of AI and its interdisciplinary applications. Modules Include: 📈 Economics & Business of AI 🤖 Technology & Data 📝 Fundamentals of AI 🌍 People & Culture 📜 Governance & Organization 💡 Case Study Who Should Apply? Ideal for professionals and recent graduates in AI-driven innovation roles, such as project managers, legal professionals, and business developers. Details: Duration: 20 days (Sept-Dec 2024) exams Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays (daytime) Requirements: Bachelor’s degree Apply here to kickstart your AI journey! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d34yCY-Q Karen Boers - Laetitia d'Ornano - Odette de Fays - Amélie Wauquaire - Johan Loeckx - Hugues Bersini - An Jacobs - Gloria González Fuster - Nicolas van Zeebroeck - Geoffrey Aerts - Andres Cotorruelo - Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Université libre de Bruxelles - #AI #DigitalTransformation #ProfessionalDevelopment #AIForTheCommonGood #ULB #VUB
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