The special forces of the Royal Netherlands Army (Korps Commandotroepen) is tasked with special operations that can take place anywhere in the world under any circumstances. For the special forces two questions are key: How should we select operators (commandos)? And how can we monitor their psychological and physiological states? With new technologies such as wearable sensors it is possible to track performances of the operators. The challenge from a computer science perspective is how to use techniques such as machine learning to detect what makes operators successful, and to better understand fluctuations in their psychological and physiological fitness. In this unique project based on a collaboration between the special forces and the University of Groningen, you will contribute to meeting this challenge.
The special forces of the Royal Netherlands Army (Korps Commandotroepen) is tasked with special operations that can take place anywhere in the world under any circumstances. For the special forces two questions are key: How should we select operators (commandos)? And how can we monitor their psychological and physiological states? With new technologies such as wearable sensors it is possible to track performances of the operators. The challenge from a computer science perspective is how to use techniques such as machine learning to detect what makes operators successful, and to better understand fluctuations in their psychological and physiological fitness. In this unique project based on a collaboration between the special forces and the University of Groningen, you will contribute to meeting this challenge.