U of T Robotics News
Raquel Urtasun named one of the most influential people in AI by TIME
Urtasun is recognized as a leader in autonomous vehicle technology for founding autonomous-trucking start-up Waabi.
Robotics Institute alum receives 2023 Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship for next-generation healthcare research
When Binbin Ying’s family member was diagnosed with late-stage colorectal cancer, he knew he wanted to find a way to help future patients, and asked himself, “what can I do […]
Robotics Institute solar-powered rover research featured in Phys.org
Olivier Lamarre highlights STARS Laboratory research on the safe operation of solar-powered rovers when driving in shadowed regions, like those at the lunar south pole.
Brokoslaw Laschowski receives U of T’s 2022 T-CAIREM Best Trainee Rounds Award
This article was originally published by the KITE Research Institute. Professor Brokoslaw Laschowski is the recipient of the University of Toronto’s 2022 Temerty Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education in […]
Yu Sun’s research highlighted in Nature article
An article published by Nature highlights Yu Sun’s glioblastoma research as an example of research success at the University of Toronto.
Xinyu Liu and Rosalie Wang receive 2022 NFRF Exploration Grant for skin-like wearable technology
Professors Xinyu Liu (MIE) and Rosalie Wang (Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – KITE) received $250,000 in research funding through the 2022 New Frontiers in […]
HeRo trainees gain hands-on experience in healthcare robotics at Toronto health centres
Through a hands-on exploration of robotics across partner healthcare sites in Toronto, HeRo trainees gained firsthand experience into how robotic technology is being adopted and deployed in local healthcare settings. […]
First annual Toronto Robotics Conference showcases U of T research leadership in healthcare and mobility
Over 200 industry partners, alumni, researchers and students gathered at the Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship for the sold out, first annual Toronto Robotics Conference. The conference was […]
Steve Waslander featured on CBC News Cross Country Checkup
On July 9, Professor Steve Waslander (UTIAS) joined Ian Hanomansing from CBC News Cross Country Checkup to talk about autonomous vehicle safety, deployment and advantages. Listen to the full segment […]
‘Bionic professor’ aims to transform the field of wearable robotics
Published: June 26, 2023 | Mariam Matti | U of T News To students in his University of Toronto lab, Brokoslaw Laschowski is known as “the bionic professor” – a […]
Celebrating community achievements and progress at the first-ever Robotics Institute end-of-year event
In June, the first-ever University of Toronto Robotics Institute end-of-year celebration brought together faculty, students, staff, partners and friends from across the University of Toronto’s St. George and University of […]
Toronto Region Board of Trade panel: How innovations and IP developed in tech, aerospace, and health can transform advanced manufacturing
The University of Toronto Robotics Institute’s managing director, Hallie Siegel, moderated the Toronto Region Board of Trade Future of Manufacturing Symposium panel on innovation and IP, joined by industry leaders Joris Myny from Siemens, John Laughlin from NGen Canada and Amber […]
Canadian Robotics Council seeks to advance robotics adoption, talent training
This story was originally published by the University of Toronto Government Relations Office. Talent shortages, supply chain disruptions and limited robotics adoption outside key industries are among the greatest challenges […]
Robotics Institute researchers advance magnetic microrobotic surgical tools for minimally invasive brain surgery
Published: May 24, 2023 | Safa Jinje | U of T Engineering News A tiny robotic hand designed to enhance neurosurgery is one step closer to clinical practice. The […]
Robotics Institute and partners welcome students from Ukraine for U of T’s computer science summer research program
Hosted by the Robotics Institute, the event welcomed the second cohort of computer science summer students from Ukraine.
Professor Steve Waslander featured on CBC News Daybreak South
On April 20, Professor Steve Waslander (UTIAS) joined Chris Walker from CBC News Daybreak South to discuss developments and new applications in robotics — from human/robot interaction to hardware. Listen […]
Robotic nano-surgery shown effective at treating aggressive brain cancer in mice
By Hallie Siegel APRIL 11, 2023 Researchers at the University of Toronto Robotics Institute and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have teamed up to develop a new treatment option for patients […]
Professor Yu Sun receives U of T President’s Impact Award
Professor Yu Sun (MIE) is among the 2023 recipients of the University of Toronto President’s Impact Award, which celebrates faculty members whose research has made a significant impact outside of academia.
When Macro Meets Micro
PhD student Sven Lilge with a continuum robot The UofT Robotics Institute brings together professors who work in 14 different areas of robotics at UofT. This is a story about […]
Two UofT Robotics Institute Profs make the annual list of the 100 most cited roboticists
The annual list of the top 100 most cited roboticists has just been released, and we are proud to say that two Robotics Institute professors have made the list:#53 is Tim Barfoot and #74 is Steve Waslander!
How Duckietown set Chude (Frank) Qian on the road to autonomous vehicles
University of Toronto, February 3, 2022: “Frank” Chude Qian, A Master Student at the University of Toronto, shares with us his experience with Duckietown. How Duckietown set Chude (Frank) Qian […]
New report and ecosystem data from the Canadian Robotics Council
The Canadian Robotics Council has issued a report synthesizing insights from its first Symposium and provides a first snapshot of Canada’s robotics ecosystem.
UTRA Hacks March 18 & 19
The University of Toronto Robotics Association (UTRA) is partnering with the Robotics Institute to bring back their annual UTRA Hacks event. This beginner-friendly hackathon to encourage robotics skill-building will start […]
In Memoriam: Peter Carlisle Hughes 1940-2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death on the 5th of January of Professor Emeritus Peter Carlisle Hughes, preeminent dynamicist, aerospace engineer and space robotics pioneer.