The project aims to the improvement of a soft robot dexterity by adjusting its stiffness while performing a task, through an auxetic shell. This project will address current limitations in design and control of these types of robots. By combining the expertise of McGill University and CINVESTAV, researchers will explore auxetic geometries, design and manufacturing […]

Natural fibres have been used in many industry sectors such as automobiles, aerospace, construction, etc., but their use in the biomedical industry is relatively new. The major obstacle to their use is the lack of information on relevant fibre properties. This project focuses on testing three critical properties: antimicrobial properties, antioxidant properties, and water sorption […]

The beef cattle industry faces significant challenges in cattle weight monitoring, particularly in free-range systems where traditional methods are labor-intensive, inaccurate, or infrequent. This results in delayed growth, increased feeding costs, and a larger environmental footprint, requiring the development of innovative and sustainable technologies, as well as collaborative efforts. To address this, we propose an […]

SafeSocial is a mobile and web application designed to improve the safety and efficiency of social workers during home visits. By providing real-time monitoring, emergency response, and AI-powered incident reporting, the app helps social workers feel more secure and supported in the field. Key features include a panic button, live location tracking, risk assessments, and […]

This Mitacs internship program is targeted to recruit a top mechanical engineering student to research and design a state-of-the-art braking system for the Greenheart’s high-speed ziplines. The intern will conduct literature review of different braking systems used in the zipline industry and develop robust numerical models to examine the performance of existing designs. Using the […]

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from road freight in Canada have doubled since 1990, now making up a third of transport-related emissions. However, fleet managers hesitate to switch to electric trucks due to high costs, technical limitations, and uncertain government subsidies. This project introduces a motorized electric axle that replaces a traditional axle on a semi-trailer. […]

The surge in data driven by economic expansion has increased the demand for fast, reliable internet. However, existing technologies struggle to keep up, causing video buffering, game lag, and slow file transfers. At the same time, rising cyber threats make data security a top concern, with high-profile breaches compromising millions of users and causing financial […]

Le projet propose une approche innovante d’instrumentation et de suivi des performances des ventilateurs industriels dédié à un banc de test selon la norme AMCA (Air Movement and Control Association). Dans le cadre du programme Lab2Market, cette initiative intègre des systèmes avancés de mesure et d’acquisition de données, permettant une surveillance en temps réel de […]

Post and beam safety barriers are common on Canadian highway bridges. The post anchorage refers to the region of bridge deck and curb to which the post is connected. The anchorage must be strong enough to resist crash loads on the barrier, which generate large tension forces within the anchorage. Typical barrier post anchorages have […]

Given the global challenge of greenhouse gas emissions, capturing and converting these gases into valuable carbon-based products, such as carbon nanofiber (CNF), offers a sustainable solution. This is the primary goal of this project’s industry partner, Carbonova Corp, by utilizing greenhouse gas feedstocks and turning them into a valuable CNF. During the production of CNF, […]

The partner organization, D.I. Self-Composite (DISC) Alloys Inc., specializes in large-format additive manufacturing for metals, with a particular focus on propulsion systems and aerospace applications. Leveraging advanced Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM) technology, DISC Alloys has the capability to deposit multiple metals with precision and achieve high deposition rates (20 kg/h), enabling the production of […]