The project is to enhance the stability of the detachable solar tile panel connector in terms of conductivity and waterproof ability. The student will investigate other applications such as solar tiles for roof mounted applications and the current designs and prototypes developed by Square Solar. They will also develop a set of design requirements that […]

This project involves developing novel gripper mechanisms for Mantech that has faced issues with their robots. The first challenge is the need for having grippers (not pneumatic) that are robust and light. To solve this, we will develop (model, design, fabricate) a novel electromagnetic gripper that is equipped with tactile sensors to ensure perfect grasping. […]

Ce projet vise à développer une commande intelligente robuste pour la conduite autonome des véhicules dans des conditions nordiques. En général, les véhicules autonomes naviguent dans leur environnement en planifiant d’abord, puis en suivant une trajectoire sûre. Ils doivent en fin de compte effectuer ces tâches aussi bien ou mieux que les conducteurs humains dans […]

Le secteur du placement publicitaire web est en pleine explosion. Le problème consiste à personnaliser les publicités affichées sur une page web en fonction de l’information disponible concernant l’internaute et en fonction du contenu de la page affichée. Le problème est complexe. D’une part, il faut cerner les préférences de l’utilisateur et, d’autre part, on […]

La technologie photovoltaïque (conversion de l’irradiation solaire en électricité), fait face à certains défis dans le nord du Canada. Ces défis sont liés à la neige, au givre et à la glace qui peuvent se former sur les panneaux, empêchant le rayonnement solaire d’atteindre les cellules, ce qui réduit la production d’électricité. Ce travail de […]

Traditionally, speech is captured from in front of the mouth. Existing an Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) are all made to work with this type of speech. However, noise and other factors can be detrimental to the performance of ASR systems. When using an in-ear device that blocks the earcanal, a microphone can be placed inside […]

The Road Pavements are subjected to distress due to heavy traffic load and environmental factor and is a common cause of accidents resulting in loss of valuable life and economic losses. Regular monitoring and timely maintenance is the key to ensuring a healthy roadway infrastructure. Traditional methods of manual monitoring are time consuming, expensive and […]

Battery and energy storage units are one of the main sources of backup power in modern power systems to support the renewable power generation deficiencies in meeting the load demand. In recent years, the advancements in the charge/discharge efficiency, low cost, and long life of super-capacitor energy storage (SCES) technology have challenged conventional battery technologies. […]

The objective of this project is to leverage the design freedom offered by additive manufacturing (AM) to create and high-performance capillary structures optimized for two-phase heat transfer applications (e.g., heat pipes). Moreover, compared with conventional heat pipe systems, these wick structures can be directly fabricated as part of one-piece AM metal parts and housings, allowing […]

Prefabricated construction, as an alternative to the traditional stick-built construction, has its advantages in shortening the schedules and reduce onsite construction exposure. The prefabricated construction components are often produced in offsite controlled environment and shipped to site for installation. Due to its similarity to manufacturing, prefabricated construction provides opportunities for continuous productivity improvements. Through such […]

Worksport has recently launched TerraVis®, a photovoltaic (PV), folding tonneau cover, that stores solar energy into a bed-mounted Lithium batteries. The solar tonneau cover will incorporate high-efficiency monocrystalline solar panels whose cells are modular, so any dead ones can be swapped out. A battery bank installed in the bed will house modular Li-ion batteries that […]

Aging and degradation of infrastructures pose significant safety concerns, especially in light of increased use of these structures. The economic downturn further exacerbates such concerns, especially for critical structures such as bridges, where replacement is infeasible, and maintenance and repair are expensive. The significance of implementing long-term structural health monitoring systems for large-scale bridges, in […]