Project Examples

DroneEntry

Centre: Data Analytics Centre
Managing Director: Theo Mirtchev
Client: DroneEntry
Summary: DroneEntry is an online social platform for drone pilots to manage their profiles and portfolios. In the fragmented drone industry, an ecosystem is budding around innovative drone projects. However, it faces the significant obstacle of credibility and trust.

DroneEntry is working to bring together all industry stakeholders on an innovative new platform centred around the idea of verified profiles and proof-of-work. Pilots use DroneEntry as a tool to build a credible profile and track record, while companies get a one-stop portal to recruit talent for their project needs.

Masterpiece Motion

Centre:Design Centre
Managing Director: John Omura
Client: Masterpiece VR
Summary: Masterpiece Motion is virtual reality software for professional content creators who want to quickly preanimate 3D models and speed up their existing workflow.

Musclebound Mama Process Explanation Video

Centre:Design Centre
Managing Director: John Omura
Academic Programs: Interactive Media Design
Client: Musclebound Mama
Summary: A hybrid live-action/animated video explaining the 60 day challenge process with a combination of on-screen and full screen overlay motion graphics. The use of motion graphics helps clients understand difficult and complicated concepts in a simple and effective way increasing client retention in a science-heavy program.

Diefenbunker Lighting Design

Centre: Construction Research Centre
Managing Director: Alexander Yang
Academic Program: Mechanical Engineering Technology
Client: Diefenbunker
Summary: A redesign andmodernization of the lighting system using in Canada’s Diefenbunker Museum with the goal of improving efficiency and economical conceptualization.

Residential Living Laboratory

Centre:Applied Research at Perth Campus
Managing Director: Kerry Milford
Academic Program: Green Architecture, Advanced Housing
Client: Office of Applied Research and Innovation
Summary: The Residential Living Laboratory (RLL) will be a 1600 square foot building located at the Perth campus. This lab will be used as a collaborative space for students, faculty and clients engaged in Applied Research projects and training for Highly Skilled Personnel. Research projects are in support of driving innovation within the construction sector as well as opportunities within the many disciplines offered at the Perth campus. Read more.

Solar Decathlon – ECHO

Centre:Construction Research Centre
Managing Director: Alex Yang
Academic Program: Team Ontario is a collaboration of students and faculty from Queen’s University, Carleton University and Algonquin College (Computer Engineering Technology, Interactive Media Design).
Client: Team Ontario Solar Decathlon
Summary: The Ecological Home (known as “ECHO”) is designed to be “off the grid” and self-sustaining. It performs water reclamation and generates power via solar panels. It is also built to be transported easily to new locations. It employs a variety of technical instrumentation and devices to allow for reduced energy consumption and better maintainability, as well as reduced emissions. This is Team Ontario’s entry to the 6th biennial U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition. Read more.

Lake Bottom Sediment Sampling on Muskrat Lake

Centre:Applied Research at Pembroke Campus
Managing Director: Julie Sylvestre
Academic Program: Environmental Technician
Client: Water Adaptation Management and Quality Initiative (WAMQI), Muskrat Watershed Council (MWC), the Ontario Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC), and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Summary: Collect lake bottom sediment to determine current phosphorous levels, how much nutrient loading has occurred over time, and whether the lake is naturally eutrophic. The low-laying sediment at the bottom of Muskrat Lake could yield clues as to whether the lake is improving or degrading. Nutrient loading, primarily phosphorous and nitrogen, from its many tributaries has compromised the integrity of the lake.
Yearly project updates: 2014, 2015

Automatic Tracking System and Personal Trainer

Centre: Health and Wellness Research Centre
Managing Director:Kevin Holmes
Academic Program:Graphic Design, Computer Engineering and Fitness and Health Promotion
Client: GymTrack Inc.
Summary: Development of a mobile application for tracking workouts that can be used by gyms to offer virtual personal training. A follow-on project currently underway has the system being assessed through the first full scale pilot installation of the developed technology in the Fitness Zone run by the Algonquin Student Association. Read more.