Services provided by CES move the traditional paradigm away from static paper maps and data management. Instead, they offer MapAki to create and deliver unique interactive web maps. This research project will attempt to associate multi-layered artificial intelligence empowered services to redesign and rebrand MapAki. Firstly, this project will use up-to-date visuals collected from the […]

Optima Analytics Inc. is a Canadian small business with the goal of empowering its clients with tailored AI and analytical solutions. As a response to COVID-19 and similar emergencies, Optima Analytics team work on a research and technology development project in the form of an Emergency Response Bank Platform (ERBP). That project builds a system […]

The production of cement contributes to 8% of global CO2 emissions resulting in a pressing need to develop strategies for reducing the use of cement. This research project focuses on reducing cement use by improving structural efficiency. In order to fully understand the behaviour of these efficient structural elements and ensure that they will provide […]

Concrete—the most common construction material in the world—represents the main component of construction. Aggregate materials normally occupy about 70% of the concrete volume and their production results in excessive emission of carbon dioxide. One potential solution to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions from the construction industry is to use the newly developed bio-resin Biofusion in […]

Bridges are critical infrastructure assets, which connect transportation networks for the delivery of goods and services and are vital links for first responders. The goal of this research is to advance the state-of-the-art in innovative and cost-effective solutions to monitor the condition of bridge infrastructure using a low-cost sensor network and an intelligent robotic machine, […]

In Ontario, the bulk of electricity is generated in the south close to the major population centres and transmission lines do not extend far into the North. This results in many off-grid communities north of the Great Lakes that rely on diesel generators to produce electricity. This region of Northern Ontario is host to many […]

Instruments for monitoring human metabolism (CPX) represent a distinct Qubit product line (VOCO) with markets within and external to our traditional academic markets. As well as being used for research and teaching purposes, the equipment could be used in gyms and sports clubs worldwide, providing scientifically accurate data concerning personal fitness related to metabolic rate. […]

Sharetea Kingston is a global franchise company that offers handmade bubble teas, ice blends, and mousse creams in Kingston. The brand was originally founded in Taiwan, but it is growing on a global footprint. Sharetea has more than 300 branches and franchises in 16 countries, including Canada, United States, Southeast Asia, Australia, Dubai. This project […]

eSupply Canada is an Indigenous-owned online distributor of office, janitorial, and industrial that serves Indigenous communities and businesses, industry, and governments. Our company has experienced significant growth since we launched in 2020, and we have proven the concept that our target customers want to buy from an Indigenous supplier. As we move into the next […]

Many voice and chat systems have emerged with the advancement of deep learning and big data processing technology like Alexa. However, there is still a large gap in implementing human-like conversation systems and there is a stigma around acceptance of the technology. In this project, we reduce the gap by building a personalized a voice […]

Penrose Partners is a blockchain startup firm that provides transactional, educational, and corporate consulting/material production services to businesses, institutional investors, and disruptive tech companies in the blockchain space. We are the trusted advisor that bridges the gap between businesses with great ideas, and blockchain adoption. In June 2021, Penrose Partners launched the i3 Incubator program […]

Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, also known as Virtual Assistants (VAs), combine the power of machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) to understand the intent of a user’s utterance, and to formulate a useful, human-like response. Operating a Virtual Assistant brings many complex challenges; this project strives to address these challenges through undertaking […]