Most recent animated films such as Peter Rabbit 2 or DC League of Super-Pets come to life with many hairy and furry characters. In this project we will build on recent advances in computer graphics to develop better tools for grooming hair and fur. We aim to improve the experience of artists in the animation […]

This research project is a collaborative effort between the University of Waterloo and Oceana Canada and is guided by several core objectives: 1) To define, compile, and assess best practices (BPs) that are commonly used for reducing plastic production in selected international jurisdictions; 2) Explore and examine the mechanisms, barriers, policies, policy instruments, etc. that […]

GestureLogic is building a product that optimizes athletic performance. The product is a wearable sensory network that monitors muscle activity. The goal of this research is to take this inherently complex muscle data that is acquired by the sensory network and translate it to useful biometrics for the consumer with the help of intelligent algorithms. […]

This project aims to provide a sustainable and low-cost packaging machine for small businesses in the cosmetics industry. This machine will be able to fully automate the packaging process for cosmetics, while also providing a near zero-waste usage. The material used for the packaging and for holding the cosmetic samples will be optimized to find […]

L’étude des microplastiques (MP) en suspension dans l’air extérieur en est à ses balbutiements. Des données recueillies en Europe, en Asie, en Océanie et au Moyen-Orient ont mis en évidence des concentrations significatives, ce qui pose de nombreuses questions sur l’exposition des populations et les conséquences en termes de santé publique. En effet, quelques travaux […]

Automation of medical diagnosis/detection process is very important in terms of enhancing diagnostic accuracy, increasing throughput, reducing cost, and training new staff. Our current goal is to go from the proof of concept stage (automatic recognition and classification of human blood images) to a complete working optimized prototype and to start testing it in an […]

This project aims to continue an academia-industry collaboration between INRS and Applied Nanotools Inc. (ANT) to collaboratively develop high-accuracy nano-positioning using an optical imaging approach. The major goals include (1) the development of the second-generation moiré-fringe-based optical nanopositioning system (MONAS-2.0), (2) the technology transfer of this system to ANT, and (3) the exploration of new […]

La pandémie de la COVID-19 et l’intensification marquée du travail ont provoqué des changements importants dans le monde des affaires. Entre autres, les querelles et les disputes ne sont pas rares en organisation. Soucieux de cette réalité, l’organisme partenaire a développé une formation portant sur la bienveillance afin de favoriser un environnement de travail harmonieux. […]

The abradable rub strip (ARS) material’s main function is to minimize the clearance between blade tips and the fan case, thereby increasing the overall engine efficiency. Under tensile and compressive loading, the abradable material behaves different, and has a significant post-failure compaction under compressive loading. Therefore, its characterization is complex and requires a wide range […]

One of the most important pieces of equipments used in maritime transportation for Self-Unloading (SUL) bulk carriers is the “conveyor belt,” which allows the ship to be a very effective and competitive solution. However, the conveyor belts use much energy, which means huge consumption of fuel materials that lead to the emission of polluting gases […]

VeriGrain™ Sampling Inc. (VeriGrain) is an AgTech firm who has created a farm inventory data management system. They solve a substantial problem in the food chain which results in grains being undervalued, under- utilized, and untraceable. VeriGrain requires the ability to connect to third party agricultural software so that their customers do not need to […]

The proposed research aims to evaluate different processing techniques to ensure sugar kelp’s safety and stability as a biofertilizer for potato production. And nutrient contents of the processed kelp will be determined, and plot-scale experiments will be conducted to grow potatoes under exclusive and in-combination application of processed sugar kelp with synthetic fertilizers for 2-years. […]