As ‘Smart-home’ technologies are developed and become a major player in the household appliances market, so too must the technologies that allow us to interface with it. This project, over the span of two years will develop methods of sensing not currently used in the appliance sector. This will allow companies such as iaconicDesign to […]

Les innovations de la 5G, en particulier au niveau de la diminution de la latence des transmissions et de la déportation des calculs proche de la source ouvrent la porte à l’utilisation du réseau cellulaire pour effectuer des opérations de contrôle. Avec ce projet, nous souhaitons explorer le potentiel d’optimisation de la consommation électrique d’un […]

With the economic slowdown due to COVID-19, the construction industry which is Deformance Design Lab’s main clientele has shifted. As a result, Deformance Design Labs Inc. will need pivot their business strategy to address these changes. As an intern with a focus on business technology and experience in business strategy, I would bring the skills […]

Today almost 3 million people live in Toronto (almost 6 million in the Greater Toronto Area). As the city’s population continues to grow, people are increasingly seeking connection to the natural landscape within the city limits. This project will illuminate and re-invigorate understanding and appreciation of the natural history of the area and the importance […]

We have a new technology at the Heart Valve Performance Laboratory, University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, which can be used for the new generation of the facial mask. This biomaterial which is highly hydrophilic will be utilized for the construction of a water-based air-filter mask because it is practically 99% water and 1% polymer, […]

The treatment of chronic conditions accounted for 58% of the annual healthcare spend in Canada in 2012, primarily through the use of pharmaceuticals. However, these are generally best suited to treat acute diseases, as with chronic use, side effects can accumulate over time while therapeutic effects diminish. Neuromodulation of the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) represents […]

Boundary Pass is located off the south coast of Saturna Island and is an important foraging spot for the endangered Southern Resident Killer whales (SRKW). This region is also used by fishing, recreational and ecotourism boats and by large commercial vessels transiting through the shipping lanes to Vancouver Ports. Starting in June, the ECHO Program […]

Severe and multiple traumas can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which causes distress and difficulty in many areas of life. Military members, veterans, and public safety personnel such as police officers, firefighters, and rescue workers are often exposed to traumatic events on-the-job (seeing natural disasters, human violence, or death). One severe subtype of PTSD […]

Prior to COVID-19, ONPoint was just beginning to recruit physiotherapy clinics in London through a free mat and Web-App trial. This was put on hold because physiotherapy practices were forced to close due to the pandemic. The company’s strategy was to sell the mats and web-app subscriptions to physiotherapy clinics, but it is now believe […]

Nautel sees an opportunity to expand our business into the HF (High Frequency) transmitter sector. HF is a technically defined subset of radio spectrum which is used primarily by military and defense organizations. We have received a number of queries in recent months that suggest there may be a significant number of transmitters to be […]

Hearing loss individuals face apparent as well as subtle, systematic, and safety challenges every day in a world predicated on hearing. Traditional hearing assistive solutions are not readily available in some environments. Hence, Lisnen is exploring opportunities to leverage available tools, such as mobile devices, to act as a hearing assistive device to provide situational […]

Avec la demande croissante d’énergie renouvelable et l’ouverture des marchés de l’énergie, on observe une augmentation de la sollicitation des équipements et un changement dans le mode opératoire des centrales. Il devient ainsi primordial pour les producteurs de caractériser la durée de vie des turbines et de cibler précisément les délais pour l’arrêt, la maintenance […]