Projets novateurs réalisés

Transport coopératif d’objets par deux robots humanoïdes dansun environnement encombré

Le projet porte sur le développement des algorithmes permettant de transporter d’une façon stable, par deux robots humanoïdes Nao, une table miniature dans un environnement encombré. Plusieurs étapes sont nécessaires pour arriver à ce résultat. En premier lieu, il est essentiel de compenser les perturbations causées par les oscillations latérales dues à la marche bipède. Puis, une planification de trajectoire de marche doit être effectuée afin de faire naviguer les robots dans l’environnement encombré. Finalement, l’environnement est géré dynamiquement à l’aide d’un système de capture de mouvement. Une carte est créée et mise à jour en temps réel à partir des données du système (robots et système de capture de mouvement) afin de s’assurer d’un bon suivi des trajectoires planifiées tout en évitant les obstacles. Les expérimentations seront menées, dans un premier temps, en simulation ensuite seront
réalisées en temps réel sur deux robots humanoïdes Nao.

Influence Of Physical Fitness, Physical Activity And Sedentary Behavior On Health-Related Quality Of Life And Symptoms During Pregnancy.

This project aims to study physical activity, sedentary behavior, and physical fitness in 600 pregnant women across all three trimesters to better understand their impact on maternal and fetal health. While regular physical activity during pregnancy is known to reduce the risk of complications such as depression, gestational diabetes, and high blood pressure, many women remain inactive due to physical discomfort and uncertainty about safe exercise levels. Using advanced tracking methods (Actigraph), this study will assess daily movement patterns and fitness levels to identify key barriers and benefits. The findings will help create evidence-based guidelines and exercise programs that improve pregnancy health outcomes, enhance quality of life, and provide valuable insights for healthcare providers and policymakers.

Building Transformative Black Entrepreneurship Capacity Alliance (BT-BEC) Program

After the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada have focused on entrepreneurship to create jobs and stimulate growth across its various regions but is yet to bring many underrepresented groups into this vision. Black Canadians, among others, face unique and significant barriers to entrepreneurship, especially with handling finances. They already suffer many socio-economic disadvantages tied to racism. The newcomers from Africa who are more familiar with financial transactions in cash, have a harder time dealing with the credit-based financial system of Western nations like Canada. Black organizations, like the Africa Centre, seek to develop and support Black entrepreneurs as one way to reduce poverty but do not have enough data and skill to do so. To generate data and build skills, we will partner with the Africa Centre to: 1) asses current knowledge and collect data from previous relevant organizations and professional expertise; 2) develop a culturally sensitive program with a wide range of support that will empower organizations who have taken on the task of equipping Black communities with the relevant financial skill sets and tools to manage personal and family finances and benefit from Canada’s entrepreneurial opportunities.

Caractérisation des déformations hétérogènes en compression : Analyse des simulations numériques

L’objectif du stage de recherche proposé est de poursuivre un travail de thèse portant sur la caractérisation des déformations d’un matériau testé en compression. Pour exploiter des essais de compression et en déduite les propriétés mécaniques d’un matériau, l’hypothèse de la déformation homogène du matériau est faite. Or, la déformation est hétérogène à cause de la friction entre l’échantillon et les mors. Les résultats expérimentaux ne valident donc pas cette hypothèse, ce qui a conduit à la nécessité de développer un modèle alternatif.

Le doctorant ayant précédemment travaillé sur ce sujet a réalisé une étude par éléments finis, et les simulations numériques ont été programmées adéquatement à la fin de sa thèse.
Ainsi, ma mission ne concernera pas la programmation de ces simulations, mais plutôt leur exécution et l’analyse approfondie des données obtenues. Mon rôle consistera à interpréter ces résultats afin de déterminer les paramètres matériaux utilisés dans le modèle numérique à partir des données force / déplacement obtenues par la simulation numérique en utilisant des méthodes inverses. Le but est de mieux comprendre les mécanismes de déformation d’un matériau soumis à une contrainte de compression.

L2M- EnergyIntelligence

This project focuses on developing an AI-powered remote energy assessment platform that makes home energy audits more accessible, affordable, and efficient. By leveraging satellite imagery, smart meter data, and AI-driven models, the platform will provide homeowners with personalized energy efficiency recommendations and automatic rebate matching. The partner organization, Springboard Atlantic Inc., will benefit by supporting the commercialization of an innovative clean technology solution, fostering industry partnerships, and contributing to Canada’s sustainability goals by making energy efficiency upgrades easier and more widely adopted.

L2M: Business Strategy for ECM-Plate—A Next-Generation 3D Tissue Model for Lung Fibrosis

This proposal focuses on developing a detailed commercialization strategy for a next-generation 3D tissue culture technology aimed at addressing key challenges in lung disease research. While advanced 3D culture methods can more accurately represent human physiology than traditional approaches, many of these systems remain expensive, complicated, or heavily reliant on specialized infrastructure. By contrast, our platform is designed to be a user-friendly, shelf-stable system that can be readily integrated into standard lab workflows, replicating relevant lung microenvironments for drug testing and tissue modeling. During this work, we will conduct market segmentation and competitive analysis, ensuring the product’s unique advantages—ease of use, mechanical tunability, and compatibility with standard plates—are aligned with real-world demands. The intern will also refine manufacturing workflows, quality-control checkpoints, and a financial model to guide pricing, budgeting, and potential revenue streams. This thorough planning will enable a structured product launch that attracts pilot customers and interested industry partners. Broader impacts of this proposal include reducing the need for animal testing, which is ethically and logistically burdensome, and enhancing Canada’s capacity in biomedical innovation. By outlining a clear route to commercialization, the project may foster specialized job opportunities in biotech and attract further investments in advanced cell culture technologies.

L2M – The design and fabrication of inert meso- and micro-porous PEEK membranes

This project aims to help bring a new type of filtration membrane—made from a strong and reusable material called PEEK—to the market, specifically for use in making biopharmaceutical drugs. The main goal is to understand the current market, talk to companies and other key stakeholders to identify their specific needs, and develop a clear plan for successfully commercializing these membranes. By doing this, the partner organization will benefit by clearly knowing how to position their product, build valuable relationships with potential customers, and create opportunities to grow their business through innovation.

La biodiversité des lacs et des forêts d’eskers

Ce projet étudie les eskers, qui sont des formations géologiques spéciales faites de sable et de gravier laissés par les anciens glaciers. Ces eskers stockent une eau potable propre et abritent des écosystèmes uniques. Cependant, les activités forestières peuvent modifier ces milieux et impacter les plantes et les animaux, surtout les petits insectes du sol et de l’eau. La recherche comparera différents types de gestion forestière et leurs effets sur la biodiversité dans les eskers. Le stagiaire aidera à la collecte et au traitement des données. Les résultats aideront à améliorer les pratiques de foresterie durable et à protéger ces écosystèmes sensibles. Cette collaboration bénéficiera aux deux institutions en combinant leurs connaissances en écologie, hydrologie et gestion forestière. Le stage contribue également à l’éducation et à la carrière universitaire de l’étudiant et les échanges scientifiques internationaux entre le Canada et l’Europe.

L2M-Ez Breath Heat Pump Cleaning

This project focuses on developing and commercializing a new heat pump cleaning tool designed to work on all models, solving a key challenge in the industry. Currently, the only available tool comes from the U.S. and is not universally effective, making cleaning difficult and expensive due to import costs and tariffs. By creating a locally made, more efficient alternative, EZ Breathe Heat Pump Cleaning can reduce costs, improve service quality, and expand its business. This project will help finalize the design, create a manufacturing plan, and develop a strategy to bring the product to market, giving EZ Breathe a competitive advantage and ownership of a unique, in-demand tool

L2M – Development of Extracellular Vesicles Isolation Platform via Capillary Microfluidics

This project aims to explore the commercial potential of a new microfluidic device that can isolate tiny particles called extracellular vesicles (EVs) from biological samples. These EVs have important uses in disease detection, drug delivery, and medical research. The goal is to better understand the market, identify customer needs, and develop a plan to bring this technology to real-world users. The expected benefit to the partner organization is a clear commercialization roadmap, stronger understanding of the product’s value, and connections with potential customers and partners to help bring the innovation to market.

L2M – Driving Precision in Surgical Robotics Through Dynamic Data Analytics

As the demand for surgical interventions and the complexity of procedures increase, the need for intelligent, scalable solutions for care automation is more urgent than ever. We aim to translate cutting-edge research in neurorehabilitation and functional assessment technologies into a new generation of medical analytics systems. Capable of extracting meaningful insights from surgical procedures, we aim to empower the next generation of medical robotics—supporting greater automation and smarter decision-making in the operating room.

L2M — PrintedSUN Business Strategy

This project will focus on developing a business strategy to help PrintedSUN bring its innovative bili-blanket to market. The bili-blanket is a portable, flexible phototherapy device designed to treat newborn jaundice while allowing for mother-baby bonding. Over four months, the project will explore market opportunities, funding options, regulatory requirements, and commercialization strategies to support the product’s launch and growth. The expected benefit to PrintedSUN is a clear roadmap for scaling the technology, securing investment, and navigating the medical device approval process, helping bring this important healthcare innovation to hospitals and families.