This R&D project will develop a prototype to prove the concept that the combination of a high resolution black/white video camera with a low resolution colour video camera can (1) increase the sensitivity of the camera system, and (2) enable the detection of 3D locations of moving objects. To develop this prototype, the following five […]

Using simplified language understandable to a layperson; provide a general, one-paragraph description of the proposed research project to be undertaken by the intern(s) as well as the expected benefit to the partner organization. (100 – 150 words) A series of Mitacs interns will be testing the capability of a range of sub-components and prototype systems […]

There are two common technologies that use thermal energy directly to produce cooling – absorption chillers and steam ejectors. Both are old technologies that suffer from serious limitations. MRT is developing a novel Binary Fluid Ejector that can overcome the limitations of prior art to produce a heat pump that can economically harness renewable thermal […]

Applying advances in ambient intelligence technologies, this research aims to design and develop a smart workplace to optimize not only physical comfort in employees but also participant happiness. Through ubiquitous monitoring of ambient factors and affective states a number of important research questions associated with designing and developing a smart workplace will be tackled. By […]

Prosthetic limbs can provide a tremendous improvement in the quality of life and mobility of amputees. The conventional method of attaching a prosthetic limb is a socket that is custom designed to fit to the residual limb. Difficulties with socket fit attachments has led to the use of titanium implants as an alternative method for […]

Le projet de recherche porte sur l’amélioration du procédé de soudage au laser pour la fabrication des caisses ferroviaires. La maximisation de la résistance en fatigue des joints par recouvrement réalisés sur des plaques fines en acier inoxydable est ici visée. Pour ce faire, le projet propose de modifier les patrons de soudage, c’est-à-dire les […]

The project entails designing a new CMOS Image Sensor with wide dynamic range capabilities. In the frame of this project David will learn and understand the design of previous versions of the wide dynamic range sensor and will help design a new and improved version of the sensor. David will also acquire experience and tools […]

In order to provide more reliable electricity, facilitate clean enery integration and supply energy to remote communitites, part of the power grid may be required to operate autonomously. Microgrids which can be islanded from teh main grid, are deployed for this purpose. However, the compositions and objectives of microgrids vary in different applications and operating […]

Oil that has passed through the bearings and gearboxes of aircraft engines is recycled by a specialized oil scavenging system that separates droplets dispersed from the shaft from air and particulate matter. This process helps to mitigate the emissions of aircraft engines, greatly improves oil consumption and Improves working life by improving the cooling capabilities […]

The proposed project aims to look at different ways of combining touch and visual stimuli to enhance the awareness of a humanoid robot during interaction with humans. The goal is to have the robot capable of reacting to more complicated forms of touch. For example, allowing the robot to be physically repositioned through different combinations […]

Durant les années où les prix des métaux ont permis une hausse des revenus pour les minières, ces dernières ont constaté que cette hausse ne s’est pas traduite par des profits substantiels pour les investisseurs. Ce constat a amené les minières à réfléchir à leur mode opérationnel et à développer un processus d’amélioration continue inspiré […]

L’analyse des accidents de navires indique que 80% des accidents ont pour origine un problème de facteurs humains et que la mauvaise conscience de la situation de la part du pilote est le facteur causal principal à l’origine de ces accidents (C. C. Baker & McCafferty, 2005; Barnett, 2005). La conscience de la situation est […]