Les modèles d’apprentissage profonds ont révolutionné la vision par ordinateur. Cependant, ils requièrent une forte quantité de données annotées avec précision afin de pouvoir convenablement « apprendre » à résoudre une tâche donnée. En particulier, la segmentation sémantique, consistant à prédire la classe sémantique de chacun des pixels présents dans une image, est une tâche […]

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are cryptographic assets on a blockchain with unique identification codes and metadata that distinguish them from each other. Due to its vast usability in different industries, such as gaming, real estate, and art, many professionals believe it will be the future of trading. However, like any other new technology, it has issues […]

Empathy is important to therapeutic relationships and patient-centred care where patients’ preferences and needs are met. We have developed a web browser app called In Your Shoes (IYS) that runs on any browser and has potential to provide empathy training experiences in any situation requiring perceptual understanding of what others are thinking and feeling. The […]

Accessibility and availability are major factors of an effective health care system. Though Canadians have free access to medically necessary services, there are accessibility issues at primary care clinics such as long wait times, language barriers for new immigrants, lack of proper information about clinics and doctors, and so on. Waiting for a primary healthcare […]

T cells are specialized immune cells that protect us against infection and cancer. These cells express a molecule (known as the T cell receptor, or TCR) which recognizes a small portion of foreign or abnormal proteins presented on the surface of infected or cancer cells. The interaction between the TCR and this small protein fragment […]

Building software systems is a complex task. Teams of developers must gather and exchange large quantities of technical and conceptual information to build reliable systems. This transfer of knowledge is mainly supported by tangible documents that contain information deemed important for different contexts. However, determining what information is important is itself challenging. The importance should […]

As Canada’s economy and population continue to rise, primarily due to substantial immigration, there is an urgent need for new infrastructure, in particular, in remote regions of Canada. This can be achieved through advanced technologies to improve productivity of the Canadian construction industry while reducing the environmental impact of construction. This project proposes the Self-Deployable […]

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common hematological cancer in children. 10 to 15% of pediatric cases are of T cell origin (T-ALL). Current intensive multidrug therapy can achieve high cure rates, yet associated with serious long-term adverse effects, including secondary cancers. Moreover, 15% of children will relapse, facing a poor prognosis. We previously […]

Infrastructure facilities in Canada and many other places worldwide continuously deteriorate. Most structures either reached or exceeded their design service life. Bridges, buildings, roads, and other facilities deteriorate over time. To ensure the safety of these structures, visual inspections are routinely carried out by trained engineers. However, these visual inspections have some critical disadvantages, such […]

Due to modification ease, cost, and time-saving benefits, computational-based methods through the use of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software programs is the main approach besides physical testing (accelerated durability laboratory test, in-service drive tests) for evaluating the life of welded structures in several industries. Based on guaranteed functionality, integrity, and life cycle robustness requirements in […]

Pour appuyer l’ingénieur lors de la conception, un nouvel outil d’optimisation structurelle basé sur l’apprentissage profond sera conçu afin de diminuer le temps requis pour générer des concepts préliminaires. Cet outil tirera profit des récentes percées dans le domaine de l’apprentissage par renforcement profond, afin d’entraîner un agent décisionnel autonome à accomplir la tâche d’optimisation. […]

Les personnes vivant avec un spina-bifida et/ou l’hydrocéphalie (SBH) font face aux enjeux du vieillissement pouvant complexifier les défis de participation sociale. Or, les besoins associés à ces transitions demeurent méconnus et peu de ressources existent. L’Association de spina-bifida et d’hydrocéphalie du Québec (ASBHQ) souhaite accompagner ses membres, leurs proches et les intervenants pour promouvoir […]