Optimizing Deep Learning Models for Edge Devices in Threat Detection for Computer Vision Applications in Smart Cities and Retail

During the internship, the selected candidate will focus on developing edge computing solutions that can recognize and alert the relevant personnel in real-time in case of potential security threats (e.g. theft, robbery) and safety issues (e.g. employee accidental falls). This would help retailers to prevent or respond quickly to incidents, reducing losses and improving safety […]

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PaceZero BSI 2023

PaceZero – Impact Due Diligence Framework Development. This project will further develop an Impact Due Diligence process map for Impact measurement analysis.

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Prototyping, validation, and optimization of an innovative solar-air heating system for window applications (Phase 2)

The increased pressure of natural resource depletion and environmental issues have largely promoted the search for renewable energy sources such as solar energy. Solar heating systems that use air or fluid to transfer the heat energy from solar irradiation to the indoor environment have surfaced as green solutions with high energy conversion efficiency (70%). However, […]

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Olivia Xu – Ethics First: Fostering Social Responsibility in AI Development and Deployment through Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

The proposed project aims to address ethical challenges associated with AI technologies by researching and promoting intercultural and interdisciplinary collaboration. This intercultural and interdisciplinary collaboration entails drawing insights from people who come from different cultural backgrounds, study different disciplines (engineering, philosophy, sociology, law, etc) and work in different sectors (industry, academia, non-profit, etc). With the […]

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A Machine Learning Framework for Exploring Mortality in Developing Countries with Verbal Autopsies

This research project, backed by Unity Health Toronto and the Centre for Global Health Research (CGHR), aims to explore the use of machine learning in predicting causes of death using verbal autopsy data from low-to-middle-income countries. Verbal autopsy is a cost-effective and efficient method for documenting deaths in regions with limited resources. By employing advanced […]

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Contact-Rich Visuotactile Manipulation

Robotic manipulation involving contact-rich tasks continues to be a challenging, yet critically important, research problem with many potential applications, including domestic assistance, automated agriculture, and advanced manufacturing. Many of these tasks involve both unstructured environments and complicated dexterous manipulation. Existing approaches that rely on purely visual sensors and predefined models are brittle and prone to […]

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Acceptance and Commitment Training with Autistic Youth and Young Adults

Autistic youth and adults often experience a drop-off in supports as they transition to adulthood, especially in evidence-based interventions that support their mental health and wellbeing. Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) is an evidence-based therapy based on mindfulness and behavioural principles that has preliminary support to improve the wellbeing of autistic people. The present project […]

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Employment diversity in the renewable energy sector

If Canada is to meet its ambitious climate goals, addressing persistent labour and skills shortages will be a necessary condition. The research project aims to analyze the employment patterns and composition that current prevail in the electricity and renewable energy sector compared to the broader economy. The research will, in turn, empirically shed light on […]

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Improving Equity in Access to Palliative Care

The new Frontenac Lennox and Addington Ontario Health Team for our region has established palliative care of one of its priorities and formed a Palliative Care Partnership of stakeholders involved in providing palliative care across the FLA. The objective of this project is to improve access to palliative care for underserved and marginalized populations, especially […]

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Simulation-based Testing and Fault Localization of IoT Systems

The Internet of Things (IoT) connects a plethora of smart devices globally across various applications like smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and health monitoring. IoT systems are predominantly software-defined, making them susceptible to quality issues on a large scale. This research aims to improve IoT trustworthiness through simulation-based testing and automated fault localization. Existing IoT systems […]

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Documenting Innovations in Access: Creating an Anthology of Access in the Arts

The Access Anthology Project is a collaboration between two non-profit Artist Run Centres (ARCs) located in Toronto, ON, Tangled Art + Disability and Gallery TPW. Commissioned by Gallery TPW in 2022, the Access Anthology will document the access practices of Tangled Art + Disability through a collection of interviews, roundtables, and essays contributed by artists, […]

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