This project aims to enhance Independence Robotics’ assistive robotic system by making it more powerful, modular, and reliable. We will upgrade the system’s hardware by transitioning from an Arduino Mega to an ESP32 microcontroller and integrating CAN bus communication for better sensor and actuator support. On the software side, we will develop real-time teleoperation controls […]

Oi Marketing is a digital marketing agency that has been helping small and medium-sized businesses thrive for over five years. The company offers a wide range of services, including content creation, SEO, social media management, website development, and data analysis, with a particular focus on providing transparent, results-driven marketing solutions. The challenge Oi Marketing faces […]

Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s cause cognitive decline, motor impairment, and emotional distress. While pharmacological treatments exist, music therapy has shown promise in alleviating symptoms. This project enhances music therapy using AI, making interventions more accessible and personalized. This project aim to develop an AI-powered wearable system that personalizes music therapy based on emotional […]

The purpose of this project is to contribute to our understanding of the development of Yogacara (Jp. Hosso) thought in pre-modern Japan between Heian and Kamakura periods (794-1333). To do so, it examines the writings of the Hosso monk-scholar Jokei (1155-1213), a neglected yet important reformer who lived in an era marked by political instability […]

Mector is a user-friendly communication system designed to support seniors with dementia, helping them live independently at home while providing peace of mind to their family caregivers. Dementia often poses significant daily challenges, leaving family members feeling stressed and concerned about their loved one’s safety and well-being, especially when they are alone. Mector addresses these […]

This project focuses on understanding how child abuse is passed down through multiple generations by analyzing interviews with mothers about their experiences (collected previously) and then assessing maltreatment in subsequent generations. Using a unique and specialized coding system, the research will provide new insights into how abuse is perpetrated and perpetuated. The findings will help […]

SafeSocial is a mobile and web application designed to improve the safety and efficiency of social workers during home visits. By providing real-time monitoring, emergency response, and AI-powered incident reporting, the app helps social workers feel more secure and supported in the field. Key features include a panic button, live location tracking, risk assessments, and […]

The Forum is a Canadian national charity dedicated to empowering self-identifying women, non-binary, and trans-femme entrepreneurs by addressing gender-based inequities in the entrepreneurial landscape. Through its innovative programming, strategic partnerships, and commitment to intersectional approaches, The Forum provides comprehensive support to women entrepreneurs. This research project asks: How can entrepreneurial support organizations like The Forum […]

This project will examine how the positions of central governments influence the diplomatic strategies of regional entities, such as Catalonia and Scotland, during sovereignty referendums. It focuses on protodiplomacy, which refers to the diplomatic efforts of subnational regions seeking international recognition for their independence movements. The main goal is to conduct interviews with key people […]

Oi Marketing is an innovative digital marketing agency committed to helping businesses strengthen their online presence through targeted strategies and creative solutions. As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, Oi Marketing faces significant challenges in scaling its content marketing initiatives and refining its social media strategies to stay ahead of market trends and shifting consumer behaviors. […]

La technologie des ‘sound zones’ (zones sonores, ou zones d’écoute privatives – ZEP) fait partie de la catégorie globale des technologies d’écoute personnelle, qui permet aux gens de créer des expériences d’écoute individuelles. Par contre et par rapport aux technologies basées sur les écouteurs, les zones sonores n’exigent pas que les personnes utilisatrices en portent […]

This study is part of a larger project on gender and national security based on cross-country comparisons of feminist national security, led by Dr. Veronica Kitchen (University of Waterloo) and Dr. Tanya Narozhna (University of Winnipeg). It aims to explore Japan’s approach to pursuing feminist foreign policies and identifying areas where national security can incorporate […]