An emerging concept in urban transportation systems is utilization of small electric vehicles that meet the demands for enclosed personal mobility. These types of vehicles are generally small and lightweight but require much less space than more conventional vehicles such as the Smart Car. Furthermore, the vehicle is all battery electric. Recent developments have utilized […]

The main purpose of this cluster proposal is to test the hypothesis of whether the Customer Services & Support Department of Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Division can develop new business models to transform itself into a profit center within the Bombardier’s organization. To carry out this test, a thorough investigation of the after-sale needs, wants and […]

The effective planning of resources when scheduling maintenance tasks and repair jobs is an enormous challenge, especially for heavy industries such as aerospace and transportation manufacturers. In such industries, because of the product complexity and variety, not to mention continuous technological improvements, a broad range of maintenance tasks and high-performance services should be done over […]

This research project aims to make the process of moving cargo from trains to shipping containers more efficient. We’re going to create smart plans and ways to organize this process better, making sure the cargo is packed into containers in the best way possible. By doing this, we aim to reduce the time it takes […]

Les travailleurs des ports sont des travailleurs à risques d’être exposés à différents types de poussières et de particules, différents gaz et vapeurs ainsi que différents contaminants de type physique comme le bruit. Certaines maladies professionnelles sont d’ailleurs associées à ce milieu de travail. Les stratégies d’évaluation des expositions professionnelles sont des démarches d’hygiène du […]

This research project aims to improve the comfort of automotive seating by evaluating a new vibration massage system developed by our partner company and developing a pressure sensing software that can monitor how people respond to the vibration massage system. The project will integrate the vibration system with the software and introduce additional features such […]

This project aims to investigate the potential reuse of dredged materials (DMs), which are generated as waste during maintenance activities for navigable areas, in the construction field. This will help construction industry in facing the surge in demand for raw materials to produce concrete and other construction products. To tackle both challenges sustainably, this project […]

In partnership with Antek Logistics Inc, the project will investigate how computer vision algorithms can help automate day-to-day operations in a warehouse. Novel algorithms will be developed to automatically identify and count pallets and containers within the warehouse for inventory tracking. We will also develop algorithms to detect damage severity on incoming pallets. The project […]

In warehouses, it’s important to know where forklifts are for safety and efficiency. Visual SLAM is a promising approach for forklift localization and navigation for indoor applications, but current methods have problems like being slow, not understanding what they see, and being affected by changes in light. This project aims to solve these problems and […]

The study’s primary goal is to understand the impact of pipeline construction on the behaviour of migratory birds. It will focus on assessing how the proximity to different construction activities, different habitats, environmental conditions and nature of construction work affect nest attendance, alertness and flushing behaviour of the migrants. Anthropogenic activities can adversely affect the […]

La Société de transport de Montréal (STM) souhaite électrifier sa flotte de véhicules de service (VS) d’ici 2027. Cette transition suscite divers défis pour la recharge des batteries. Contrairement aux bus thermiques, qui nécessitent un arrêt de quelques minutes, les VS électriques doivent être immobilisés pendant plusieurs heures pour une recharge. Parmi ces 500 véhicules, […]

At the Bombardier Aftermarket business unit, they’re innovating their approach to managing spare parts inventory for business aircrafts. Currently, keeping the right balance of stock is a challenge due to unpredictable demand patterns, often leading to shortages or overstocking. To tackle this, they are introducing a smart solution: using deep reinforcement learning (DRL), a type […]