Rise of the Robots
Today’s cutting-edge robotics technology is about making life easier. Many robots are even being developed to do tasks that many would assume only humans can do. The CBC’s The National spoke
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Seven Professors Awarded Innovation Grants
Seven U of T Engineers were awarded grants from the Ontario government to support projects that will improve the lives of people around the world and create skilled jobs within the province. The funds
Five Reasons to Go Back to Skule™
From lectures, to lunches, to receptions and dinners, a number of exciting events await Faculty alumni at this year’s Spring Reunion, happening May 25–28. To celebrate Spring Reunion – hosted
Brian the Robot May Be the New Face of Senior Care
“Murphy’s Law: his eyelids aren’t working today.” Professor Goldie Nejat (MIE) fusses over Brian’s facial features, adjusting his pliable, rubbery skin, pushing it up over his eyeballs.
MIE professor discusses robot-assisted emergency response in relation to Chile’s recent earthquake
In late February 2010, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake devastated central Chile, leaving millions homeless, close to 800 dead and thousands missing, including 255 Canadians. Professor Goldie Nejat (MIE)