RE/ACTION Applied Research Showcase: Friday, Aug. 9

Posted on Wednesday, August 7th, 2019

Algonquin College’s Office of Applied Research, Innovation & Entrepreneurship will be holding its applied research showcase: “RE/ACTION” on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019.

“RE/ACTION” highlights leading-edge applied research done in collaboration with industry, institutional and community partners. Run three times every year, this event provides a glimpse into the future of technology and the current state of innovation. Discover and explore our research teams’ incredible findings and creations ranging from robotics to biology to User Experience Design and anywhere in between. The projects this summer are incredibly diverse, including a Voice-Activated Bionic Arm and Autonomous Robotic Chimney Cleaner.


Take a look at our video highlight: RE/ACTION

In addition to being a prime networking opportunity, the showcase is an opportunity for employers to acquire talented employees and collaborators in support of their businesses’ growth and impact.

When: Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Parking: View the campus map

Locations:
Project Showcase: Discovery Floor (DARE District)
Speaker Forum – Nawapon (C building, Rm. C100)

Key projects include:

  • Vision Glasses: a prototype for the blind that allows the user to identify objects, read text, and identify faces.
  • Autonomous Robotic Chimney Cleaner: invented with the purpose of making chimney cleaning as convenient and easy as cleaning floors at home.
  • Voice-Activated Bionic Arm: a prototype that users can control with their voice. Similar to Siri on an iPhone, the user commands the arm, and it moves accordingly.

Key Times:
Speaker Forum: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Showcase open to General Public: 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Awards: 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

MEDIA CONTACTS


Chris Lackner
Communications Officer
Algonquin College
613-727-4723 ext. 2091
lacknec@algonquincollege.com

Ruth Dunley
Communications Manager
Algonquin College
613-727-4723 ext. 6452
dunleyr@algonquincollege.com


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