Quantum Error Correction for Photonic Quantum Computers

We appear to be at the beginning of a revolution in the development of new technologies based on quantum science. Over the past several years, Canada has become a world leader in quantum information research and in the development of these emerging quantum technologies. Quantum computers that are based on optical architectures include some of […]

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‘MindVitality Pro’ App

Our project, MindVitality Pro, is all about creating a special app to help older folks keep their brains active and stay socially connected. As people age, they might have trouble with memory and thinking, which can be tough. Our app will be like a friendly guide, offering fun brain exercises and games, tailored to each […]

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Construction et implémentation d’un système de comptabilité socio-environnementale dans l’offre de service d’un organisme de service-conseil en développement durable en vue d’anticiper les obligations réglementaires de divulgation extra-financière des entreprises canadiennes

Les petites et moyennes entreprises (PME) représentent environ 50% du PIB et 99.8% de la masse salariale au Canada1. Devant l’urgence de la transition climatique, des normes et une plus grande transparence de ces organisations seraient souhaitables si l’on veut rendre leurs pratiques plus durables. Pourtant, aucun guide n’est encore adapté pour que ces dernières […]

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Development of helmet liner material to protect against concussion

Sports related concussion is becoming a major short- and long-term public health concern. The proposed project is designed to test the capabilities of different helmet liner materials in mitigating impact forces resulting from blows to the head, and determine the utility of such materials in reducing the incidence and effects of such concussive blows in […]

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Towards an understanding of the Contemporary Engineering Profession: Occupational outcomes of engineering graduates by industry sector, gender, race, and location of training in Ontario

The range of contemporary engineering careers extend far beyond those closely tied to the traditional disciplines taught in engineering schools. Using Canadian Census 2021 data, this study will examine the occupational outcomes of engineering graduates residing in Ontario, with specific attention to the differences between industry sectors of employment and along lines of race, gender, […]

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Embedded systems design for a novel environmental monitoring system

Spero Analytics is an IoT startup which deploys wireless environmental monitoring systems for the waste management and oil and gas industries. The core of our technology is a proprietary mesh network which can transmit data from sensors without the need for cellular infrastructure, using little energy, and requiring minimal maintenance. This project will focus on […]

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Évaluation et comparaison économique entre une passerelle en aluminium traditionnelle et une passerelle optimisée par conception assistée par ordinateur

Ce projet vise à comparer les gains économiques potentiels obtenus par la réduction des coûts entre une passerelle en aluminium conçue selon l’approche traditionnelle et une passerelle optimisée en utilisant une approche préliminaire d’optimisation topologique et dimensionnelle. L’objectif principal de cette comparaison est de démontrer les bénéfices économiques potentiels offerts par l’optimisation dans la conception […]

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Investigation on the Large Language Model adaptation pipeline for domain specific knowledge extraction – application in digitized business scenario

Proco, a tech company that helps franchises with AI, wants to make it easier for franchise owners to find important information in franchisors’ documentation. They use a complex information retrieval system and need a simpler and more robust solution. To do this, they plan to improve an existing Large Language Model (LLM) by teaching it […]

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Automated optimization of robotic tasks and transitions using graph-based approaches

In machining applications, the robot can rotate about the tool axis without affecting machining results. This additional freedom is beneficial in the sense that it can be used to avoid robot singularities, joint limits, collisions, etc. In this project, we will investigate methods of managing this additional degree of freedom automatically. Further, between operations, the […]

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Mastering Multi-modal Decision-making with World-Models

The quest for building an artificial intelligence (A.I.) that is general and able to solve multiple tasks, as humans do, has experienced a growing interest in the last few years. Current A.I. systems can communicate with humans and provide sensible answers and ideas in the form of text. However, if we expect A.I. systems to […]

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Exploring co-location and social presence in augmented reality

Creative research to investigate what types of Augmented Reality experiences cause users to feel co-presence. A set of prototypes will be created that explore different ways that users can experience presence in virtual worlds at the same time as other users. A publicly accessible artwork in Victoria, BC, will be created based on learnings from […]

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