Visual SLAM for Navigation & Mapping

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) promise to enhance safety, reduce emissions, and improve transportation system efficiency and reliability. The growing demand for AVs is shaping the future of the automotive industry by transforming the in-vehicle experience and paving the way for large-scale implementation of autonomous driving. AV technology requires onboard intelligence relying on sensors and systems such […]

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Innovative energy efficiency in residential buildings: main blower system for interroom air transfer

Residential buildings contribute approximately 17% to Canada’s overall primary energy consumption, with the majority allocated to space heating, particularly space heating. The proposed research will focus on optimizing energy efficiency through inter-room air transfer, utilizing a central blower system. SmartCocoon’s product includes fans at each room diffuser (AKA vent/register) such that heat can be strategically […]

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Optimizing Credibility Complements in Property and Casualty Insurance: A Data-Driven Approach for Enhanced Premium Estimation

Within the field of property and casualty insurance (P&C), one of the most pertinent dilemmas is the estimation of the insurance premiums required to accommodate potential losses. Due to the inherently random nature of losses, one of the tools utilized within P&C insurance is credibility theory, which utilizes a weighted average between past portfolio data […]

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Fine-tuning an LLM for patent drafting

The project seeks to optimize the performance of a Language Model (LLM) specifically tailored for patent drafting. Through meticulous fine-tuning, our objective is to elevate the LLM’s capabilities, thereby enhancing the efficiency and precision in the generation of patent documents.

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Longitudinal Associations Between 24-Hour Movement Behaviour and Early Life Mental Health Indicators

Common mental health disorders (e.g., anxiety and depression) can begin in early childhood, with many symptoms (e.g., high levels of irritability) present during the early years predicting mental health disorders in later life. Research suggests that healthy movement behaviours (i.e., physical activity, reducing sitting, sufficient sleep) are associated with lower risk of mental health disorders […]

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Integrating Digital Technologies for Architectural Rehabilitation and Conservation

Integrating Digital Technologies for Architectural Rehabilitation and Conservation will explore new applications of emerging digital technologies for the rehabilitation of our built heritage, especially in producing records relevant for the understanding of structural and environmental performance. Good decision in heritage conservation relay on accurate and precise information about the building’s fabric and structure. This project […]

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Visionary Communities

Visionary Communities: advancing desired neighbourhood futures is a 4-year community-university partnership that aims to enhance conditions for advancing the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and just sustainable futures desired by Kingston-Galloway Orton (KGO) neighbourhood residents and non-profit organizations and grassroots groups. The first stage of work (over 2024) is to listen to the community and surface […]

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Enhancing Tower Inspection with 5G-Connected Drone Systems

Rogers Communications, with around 8,000 cell towers in Canada, faces challenges in manual inspections, which are slow and risky. In collaboration with Rogers, our research team is developing a cutting-edge solution: small drones enhanced with 5G and AI technology. This approach aims to revolutionize tower inspections by providing faster, more accurate, and safer methods. The […]

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