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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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Connaught Global Challenge Award to build pathways to housing self-sufficiency in remote First Nations communities

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Helping engineers work smarter: Connaught New Researcher awards support innovation in computer-aided design tools and training

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New Canada Research Chairs advance research on clean energy, air pollution and more

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This alumni startup is taking organic LED displays to the next level