The goal of our network of AIR Labs is to redefine retail through technology. We, therefore, explore and develop new tech solutions, and attract, develop and retain talent. The Labs conduct foundational AI research in close collaboration with academia and provide rapid innovative tech solutions through collaborations with incubators. We currently have locations in Amsterdam and Delft.
2018
04/2018
Launch AIRLab Amsterdam
2019
30/09/2019
The first robot is moved from CoR Lab to AIRLab!
03/10/2019
Kickoff AIRLab Delft with demo, lecture Pieter Abbeel and opening demo store. Click here to watch the video.
2020
13/02/2020
Sebastian Schelter joins as Lab Director AIRLab Amsterdam
19/05/2020
Announcement Cleaning Bot Challenge
13/08/2020
Finals day Cleaning Bot Challenge AIRLab Delft including winners
01/10/2020
AIRLAb Xplore 2020
30/11/2020
New robot ‘TIAGo’ from PAL Robotics is ordered
2021
23/02/2021
TIAGo got delivered to the lab
01/06/2021
Bassem Zaarour joins AIRLab Delft as Lab Manager
“The rapid advancements in AI and robotics provide us with significant opportunities to make everyday shopping even easier for our customers and develop new solutions for our warehouses and last-mile delivery. Working together with academic partners will enable Ahold Delhaize to shape a technology-driven world in a responsible way. It helps us become a frontrunner in AI research and development for retail and ultimately build capabilities that are scalable for the group.”
Frans Muller
CEO Ahold Delhaize