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Professor Pakpong Chirarattananon (MIE) draws inspiration from nature to design robots that fly, hop, crawl or seamlessly combine multiple modes of locomotion. (photo courtesy of Pakpong Chirarattananon)

‘Simplicity wins when designing bio-inspired robots’: Meet MIE Professor Pakpong Chirarattananon

An AI model segments flames and smoke in aerial footage, helping researchers track wildfire growth and build more accurate predictions. (photo courtesy of Steven Waslander)

New AI prediction model could transform how Canada fights wildfires

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Ask Alan: Capstone team creates AI tool to help students study

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How PEY Co-op allows U of T Engineering students to discover their career niche

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Professor Yu Sun receives U of T President’s Impact Award

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U of T partners with Vale Energy Transition Metals to accelerate sustainable mining solution

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U of T Engineering professor’s startup receives federal funding to manufacture solar-energy-control windows