U of T Robotics News
Building robot brains: How one robotics researcher is changing the way robots think. Literally.
Brokoslaw Laschowski is working to create intelligent robots to help people with physical disabilities.
Robotics skills-training can tackle productivity crisis: report
The Canadian Robotics Council’s 2024 What We Heard Report captures key conversations from the third annual Canadian Robotics Council Symposium and provides actionable solutions on how Canada can leverage robotics to address its productivity challenges.
Florian Shkurti awarded fellowship from Schmidt Sciences to advance AI research
Florian Shkurti receives a AI2050 fellowships from Schmidt Sciences to advance research that harnesses AI’s full potential to serve humanity.
Precision robotics offers hope for heart disease treatment
An advanced robotics drug testing system developed by researchers from SickKids and the Robotics Institute screens multiple potential therapies simultaneously in beating heart cells.
IBET Momentum Fellow Kejah Bascon aims to innovate robotic neurosurgical tools using a human factors approach
MIE PhD student is looking to make surgical robotic tools more user-friendly
Jessica Burgner-Kahrs named ICRA@40 distinguished speaker
As part of ICRA@40 celebrations, Robotics Institute associate director, Jessica Burgner-Kahrs, delivered a keynote address.
Robot Made 2024: Digital fabrication brings Engineering and Architecture students together
Collaborative workshop co-led by Robotics Institute researcher, Aryan Rezaei Rad, brings Engineering and Architecture students together for computational design and digital fabrication of timber systems.
U of T’s self-driving car team places first at 2024 AutoDrive Challenge™ II
aUToronto returns to the top of the podium after placing second in last year’s SAE AutoDrive Challenge™ II.
Robotics Institute graduate student awarded 2024 Vanier Scholarship
Robotics Institute graduate student, Alexander Krawciw, was awarded a 2024 Vanier Scholarship for demonstrated excellence in the areas of leadership, research impact and academics.
Robotics experts gather in Toronto to chart the sector’s future
In partnership with Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen Canada), the Robotics Institute recently brought together over 160 attendees from across the country during the Canadian Robotics Council’s (CRC) third annual Symposium in Toronto.
Canada needs a national strategy on robotics and automation: The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail’s Rita Trichur reports on what she heard while moderating the Canadian Robotics Council’s panel discussion on robots and the labour force.
Waabi, founded by U of T’s Raquel Urtasun, raises US$200 million to launch self-driving trucks
Waabi, a self-driving trucking startup founded by University of Toronto artificial intelligence (AI) expert Raquel Urtasun, has raised series B funding to support the deployment of fully autonomous, AI-powered trucks in 2025.
Toyota Research Institute partners with U of T researchers to advance vision-language models for robot manipulation
A new partnership between Florian Shkurti and Igor Gilitschenski and Toyota Research Institute aims to ensure safe and reliable human-robot interaction.
U of T Engineering researchers are making self-driving cars safer by enhancing tracking abilities
A team of University of Toronto engineering researchers are working to enhance the reasoning ability of robotic systems, such as autonomous vehicles, with the goal of increasing their reliability and safe operation in changing environments.
Hugh Liu receives best paper award at ICRA 2024
Hugh Liu and his team received the 2024 IEEE ICRA Best Paper Award on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
Robotics Institute graduate student places first in U of T Three Minute Thesis Competition
Robotics Institute graduate student, Daniil Lisus, received first place and People’s Choice Award at the U of T 3MT Competition in March.
Robotics Leadership Program awarded U of T Excellence Through Innovation Award
The Robotics Leadership Program received a 2023-24 Excellence Through Innovation Award from the University of Toronto for its innovative delivery of graduate leadership training.
Spotlight: Brokoslaw Laschowski
T-CAIREM caught up with Brokoslaw Laschowski to learn about how he’s merging humans with robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve health and performance.
Raquel Urtasun appointed to the Order of Ontario
Raquel Urtasun, Robotics Institute faculty member and founder and CEO of Waabi, appointed one of 25 recipients of the Order of Ontario for 2023—the province’s highest civilian honour.
Steve Waslander talks about the future of autonomous driving on CBC’s The Current
What does the recall of two million Teslas mean for the future of autonomous driving? Autonomous vehicle expert, Steve Waslander, joined Matt Galloway from CBC News’ The Current to talk about autonomous vehicle safety, design and what’s next for the industry.
Robotics Institute and UTRA host Robotics Graduate Studies Information Session
Undergraduate students interested in graduate studies in robotics can attend an information session on Tuesday, November 28 from 6-8:30 p.m. in Myhal 580 to learn more about the exciting research opportunities at the Robotics Institute.
Maria Yablonina featured in Azure Magazine as one of six global design talents
Maria Yablonina was featured as one of six Global Design Talents by Azure Magazine for her innovative robotics approach to architecture and digital fabrication.
Hugh Liu and Steve Waslander speakers at Toronto region industry and innovation showcase
Liu and Waslander will participate in expert panel discussions at the Toronto Region Board of Trade’s first-ever innovation showcase on October 30.
Sheila McIlraith co-authors consensus paper on AI risks and governance
Sheila McIlraith is one of 24 international AI experts who propose a path forward to mitigate the risks and challenges associated with advanced AI systems.