The overall scientific aim of the lab is to create, test and implement accurate and reliable AI solutions to improve the efficiency and effectivity of water and energy production and distribution. This will be revolutionary for the Dutch Caribbean Islands. To achieve the scientific goal, we have formulated five scientific topics and challenges:

1. Achieving a proper balance between human operators and AI algorithms (hybrid AI),

2. Developing forecasting algorithms that are both accurate and reliable,

3. Realizing predictive maintenance involving time-to-failure predictions,

4. Developing AI for power grid balancing using recommendation enhanced Demand Response, and

5. Understanding and advancing the readiness to accept the use of AI both within the critical infrastructure and the general population.