In this project, we explore using augmented reality avatars for supporting learning in low-traffic makerspaces. While makerspaces primarily provide community members with access to tools, they also serve as places to learn where community members build expertise with the equipment and fabrication processes. This learning process can either be guided formally using the makerspace as […]

Traditional breast monitoring via mammograms is avoided by 37% of eligible women for multiple reasons, including discomfort and inconvenience. To overcome this, there’s a rising interest in advocating microwave imaging as a safe, affordable, and portable alternative. This encourages early and regular monitoring, especially for younger women, with the added benefit of accessibility in rural […]

In today’s social media landscape, users are constantly creating a variety of content, from texts and images to videos. However, producing high-quality material often requires expertise and resources that many don’t have. This is where our collaboration with PetoLab, an innovative social media app for pet enthusiasts, comes into play. We’re on a mission to […]

In this project, researchers from the NeuroFUS lab at the University of Calgary led by Dr. Pichardo and Dr. N’Djin’s group from LabTAU at INSERM and the University of Lyon collaborate to improve focused ultrasound (FUS) technology by characterizing a new ring-shaped transducer. FUS is a flexible technique that targets deep tissue with sound waves […]

ARBI (Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured) is a non-profit association in Calgary which has been recognized for over 40 years as a pioneer in community-based brain injury rehabilitation. It is unique in Canada for the combination of professional and volunteer services for long-term neurorehabilitation that addresses both the physical and emotional impacts […]

Botree, a future-thinking learning and development company, is taking a significant step forward by introducing an AI-powered application to revolutionize instructional design. This project aims to update traditional training models, making them more effective for the digital-first workforce. By incorporating advanced learning theories and leveraging AI, Botree’s new application will transform research and existing content […]