Research News and Impact - University of Toronto Robotics Institute

The University of Toronto Robotics Institute is home to over 170 internationally recognized robotics experts spanning healthcare, mobility, and logistics and manufacturing. Learn more below about our international impact, research breadth, and award-winning faculty, students and alumni.

International Impact & Visibility

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Sheila McIlraith co-authors consensus paper on AI risks and governance

October 24, 2023

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.

Yu Sun’s research highlighted in Nature article

August 8, 2023

An article published by Nature highlights Yu Sun’s glioblastoma research as an example of research success at the University of Toronto.

Robotics Institute and partners welcome students from Ukraine for U of T’s computer science summer research program

May 19, 2023

Hosted by the Robotics Institute, the event welcomed the second cohort of computer science summer students from Ukraine.

Awards & Honours

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Robotics Institute graduate student places first in U of T Three Minute Thesis Competition

April 11, 2024

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

April 9, 2024

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.

Raquel Urtasun appointed to the Order of Ontario

January 9, 2024

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.

Research Spotlights

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Sheila McIlraith co-authors consensus paper on AI risks and governance

October 24, 2023

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.

Tiny robots, giant steps: how nanotechnology could improve cancer and fertility treatment

October 3, 2023

Yu Sun’s nano-robotic research is helping the medical world tackle some of its most perplexing problems – from brain cancer surgery to in-vitro fertilization.

Brokoslaw Laschowski’s research featured on CityNews Toronto

October 3, 2023

“Bionic professor”, Brokoslaw Laschowski, gives CityNews Toronto an inside look at his robotics and AI research.