University of Alberta student robotic team sees success at international competition
A team of students from the University of Alberta recently saw significant success at an international robotics competition in San Diego, Calif. Continue reading
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After autonomous lawn mowing, Edmonton looking to remove snow on trails
By Scott Johnston Reporter
After testing some small lawn mowers, the City of Edmonton is looking to step things up, testing a larger unit that not only can take care of park lawns in the summer, but clear snow from pathways in the winter. Continue reading
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Regina robotics team first in Saskatchewan to compete at world championships
A high school robotics team from Regina will be representing Saskatchewan on the world stage at an international competition this month. Continue reading
Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s surgical robot cuts down on recovery time for cancer patients
By Paul Soucy Videographer
The “Da Vinci” robot has been a huge boon in cancer surgeries, said a local Kingston doctor. Continue reading
Massive new centre for AI research opens in Montreal
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Researchers from McGill University and l’Université de Montréal inaugurated Mila — one of only three AI centres of its kind in Canada. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: How robots are helping doctors in the Canadian North
Advances in technology make it possible to deliver remote, real-time health care to remote populations, explains Ivar Mendez of University of Saskatchewan Continue reading
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Durham researchers want to bring music, apps about AI to Ontario schools
The “learning package” in the works includes a remake of George Orwell’s Animal Farm — featuring robots, not animals. Continue reading
Boston Dynamics’ humanoid robot can now parkour, one step closer to destroying us all
The folks over at Boston Dynamics gave one of its robots a bit of an upgrade — the humanoid model now has the ability to leap and jump over objects. Continue reading
Technology takes lawn care to new level in Durham
A lawn care business in Durham, is using technology to help with a simple chore. Continue reading
Robot at Saskatoon hospital a lasting legacy to young boy
A lasting tribute to a young boy is intended to bring comfort to patients at a Saskatoon hospital while brightening their stay. Continue reading