This project will develop a microscope to allow ear surgeons to non-invasively see through the ear drum and into the middle ear. 250,000 ear surgeries are conducted annually in the US, but currently ear surgeons do not have a good diagnostic tool for imaging the middle ear non-invasively. For many forms of conductive hearing loss, […]

EcoPliance is a Cleantech startup company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, that aims to produce reusable and technology-enhanced food and beverage containers that reward consumers for using environmentally friendly products. Each container is collapsible for easy carrying and has a near field communication (NFC) tag with a unique identifier. This will allow users to scan […]

Coastal areas are some of the most biodiverse environments in the world, and are constantly changing. Therefore, mapping projects for this near-shore area are extremely important. Many mapping procedures include optical methods, such as satellite imagery or underwater video, which is limited in effectiveness by cloud cover or water clarity. Other instruments, such as boat […]

Exposure to diagnostic imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) scan has been reported as a potential cause of DNA damage leading to cancer in patients as well as health care professionals. Coramed wishes to develop a unique antioxidant formula to avoid the above risk. With the aim of incorporating natural antioxidants present in apple […]

For both aircraft assembly and maintenance, mechanics need to quickly access information about parts and determine part numbers. Part numbers can be retrieved from 3D models of the aircraft but locating such models within an airplane is very difficult, particularly on small mobile devices. An additional complication is that the objects to be recognized are […]

This project will aim to convert a commercially available variable rate sprayer into and intelligent sprayer able to precisely spray the pests and weeds in the potato seeds only when needed. The detection of the pests and seeds will take place by cameras equipped with algorithms able to detect each target. The team members will […]

The purpose of the proposed research project is to develop a bench-scale method to investigate the release of opportunistic pathogens such as Legionella pneumophila, in drinking water distribution systems. Legionella pneumophila can cause serious health effects in humans and causes one of the largest water related diseases. To complete this research, two bench-scale experiments have […]

The research through the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic will provide more information to people in the sport and physical activity area about strategies for increasing performance levels of athletes and coaches. A combination of research from the physical, psychological, and social science areas provide a comprehensive approach to understanding performance and how it can be […]

Older adults value autonomy and independence as key features of healthy aging. SMART technology has enormous potential to foster healthy aging and independence by combining elements of gerontology and rehabilitation with technology to create solutions for disability related to impairment and/or aging. The goal of Living More with SMART Technology (LivMoreSMARTech) is to support technology […]

Primary care plays a vital role in the health care system. Challenges in accessing primary care is a growing area of concern globally, with demonstrated negative patient and health system outcomes. Patient and physician preferences for both location and daytime/afterhours access differ. Determining the location of primary care practices that meet the needs of both […]

The human population is increasing, as is the number of individuals living within cities. This is increasing the demand for infrastructure, which cities are now attempting to meet through densification instead of urban sprawl. However, densification is threatening the quality and extent of urban greenspace. One atypical form of greenspace, urban cemeteries, may be better […]

Rimot monitors, controls and provides insights into remote critical infrastructure through the use of enabling technologies such as data analytics, security and advanced networking. Critical research areas in data analytics, security and advanced networking are beneficial for the creation of unique intellectual property and commercialization opportunities for Rimot. This project will focus on the investigations […]