Plastic video laryngoscope blades are essential tools that doctors use to help patients breathe during surgery. Like many other medical devices, these blades are made from strong plastics but are meant to be used only once and then thrown away to prevent contamination and protect patient safety. This research project will investigate whether single-use plastic […]

Le projet cherche à moderniser la façon dont on évalue la valeur des immeubles commerciaux au Québec. Aujourd’hui, ces évaluations sont souvent basées sur des méthodes anciennes ou adaptées du marché résidentiel, ce qui ne reflète pas bien la réalité plus complexe du secteur commercial. L’équipe de recherche développera donc de nouveaux outils d’analyse capables […]

This project aims to make assistive robots smarter and easier to use for people with limited mobility. Researchers will develop a new type of control system for a wheelchair-mounted robotic arm that helps users complete everyday tasks like grabbing objects, opening drawers, or pressing buttons. Using advanced artificial intelligence, the system will learn through realistic […]

This project will explore how people can control a dual-arm robot using Haply’s Inverse haptic device and a digital twin created in Unreal Engine. The goal is to let a person move their hands naturally, while the robot copies those movements smoothly in real life. At the same time, the operator will feel touch-based feedback, […]

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common spinal condition that affects posture, movement, and quality of life. Deficiencies in proprioception, the body’s sense of position and movement, may play a role by disrupting balance and postural control, contributing to spinal misalignment. Scoliosis is typically assessed with static images such as X-rays, which cannot show how […]

Doctors often use biomarkers which are measurable signs in the body to better understand diseases, track their progress, and test whether treatments are working. Right now, there is no reliable biomarker for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease that weakens muscles over time and makes it difficult to move, speak, eat, and breathe. Sadly, ALS […]

This project explores a new workflow for creating adaptive music for video games and other interactive media. Today, most interactive music relies on pre-recorded audio segments, which limits flexibility and requires composers to manually prepare a large number of variations and transitions. Our research takes a different approach by working with MIDI, a digital data […]

The research project involves studying how incubator programs help artists become successful entrepreneurs in the music industry. Incubators are places where artists get training, support, and resources to build their careers. The interns will collect and analyze data to understand how these programs impact artists’ growth, creativity, and business skills. By examining these effects, the […]

Spine surgery often requires real-time X-ray images to guide surgical tools safely around delicate structures. However, using X-rays continuously during long operations can expose both patients and medical staff to unnecessary radiation. One way to reduce this risk is to use saved X-ray images for navigation rather than continuous exposure; however, this requires precise tool […]

One third of Canadians drink groundwater, yet the threats to groundwater remain ‘out of sight, out of mind’ for most Canadians and decision makers. Small, rural communities and First Nations disproportionately rely on groundwater as a drinking water resources but often lack the resources to advocate for effective policy that ensures groundwater security. Although groundwater […]

Le bras robotisé JACO de Kinova Robotics® fait l’objet de recherche en continu afin de couvrir toute l’étendue des connaissances sur ses impacts sur les utilisateurs au Québec. Ce projet se donne comme objectif de réaliser une analyse secondaire d’entrevues précédemment menées dans la province de Québec auprès de 21 utilisateurs du bras robotisé JACO […]

Current implantable biomaterials often rely on synthetic or animal-derived polymers, which can be costly, poorly biocompatible, or environmentally unsustainable. There is growing interest in finding plant-based or fungal alternatives that meet the demanding requirements of medical-grade applications. Chinova Bioworks, a Canadian biotechnology company, specializes in producing chitosan from mushrooms for use in preservative applications. The […]