Applied Research & Development

APPLIED RESEARCH & LEARNING OVERVIEW

Click here for an overview of the Babcock Canada Interaction Lab at Camosun College and my role within the College’s Applied Learning environment.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

  • Mechatronics and Automation
  • Design and Analysis of Robotic and Automated Systems
  • Socially Assistive Robotics
  • Autonomous Systems
  • Technology and Human Performance

CURRENT PROJECTS

  • Learner Centric Advanced Manufacturing Platform (LCAMP) Collaborative Learning Factory (CLF) project with institutions from EU countries – International (Ongoing)
  • Development of a prototype Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) container filling and labelling system – Camosun Innovates (Ongoing)
  • Automation of hot sauce bottling and capping for Island Chef pepper Co. – NSERC ARTP (2023/2024)
  • Design and Build of a wireless e-bike/e-scooter charging station for Wireless PNC – NSERC ARTP (2023/2024)
  • Development of a socially assistive humanoid robot based on the inMoov system (https://inmoov.fr/) – Ongoing through the Robotics Club – Camosun College (Ongoing)

PAST PROJECTS

  • Prototyping an Ember Simulator for BC Wildfire Service – NSERC ARTP (2023/2024)
  • Development of a Stewart Platform based ball balancing demonstration equipment – Camosun College (2023)
  • Development of a prototype chocolate based protein bar mix depositor for Rock Coast Confections Inc. – NSERC ARTP (2023)
  • Wireless Charging Station Scoping for Intellectulogy/Wireless PNC – IRAP Interactive Visit (2023)
  • Mechanical system improvement, instrumentation and remote monitoring of a period care dispenser for Sheer Simple Laboratories – NSERC ARTP (2023)
  • Development of an organic waste bin sensor for BinBreeze – IRAP Interactive Visit (2023)
  • Improvements to a period care product dispenser for Joni – IRAP Interactive Visit (2022)
  • Design of a prototype chocolate based protein bar mix depositor for Rock Coast Confections Inc. – IRAP Interactive Visit (2022)
  • Design of a prototype automated packaging machine for Build a Better Earth (BinBreeze) – NSERC Engage project (2021/2022)
  • Development of a new control system for a Fabric Waxing Machine to Improve Beeswax Wraps Production – NSERC Engage project in support of Nature Bee, a local beeswax wraps manufacturing company – 2021
  • Development of a socially assistive humanoid robot based on the inMoov system (https://inmoov.fr/) – 2020/2021
  • Adapting Wearable Technology to Monitor Pilot Fatigue’ – Phase 2 of a collaborative project between Camosun College, UBC, Conair Group Inc. and Latitude Technologies. The project is jointly funded by the Consortium for Aerospace Research and Innovation in Canada (CARIC) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) – 2016 to 2021
  • Current State Assessment for companies in the Greater Victoria Region under the ‘Digital Technology Adoption Pilot Program’ funded by NRC IRAP – 2013/2014
  • Development of an ‘Oil detection and wireless monitoring system’ for Petro Barrier Systems Inc. through funding from NRC IRAP for Phase I and an NSERC ARD Level II grant for Phase II – 2011/2012
  • Design and manufacturing of a Stepper Motor driven linear stage demo system with a keypad and LCD screen User Interface – Camosun College
  • Design, Manufacturing and Control of a six-legged walking robot – Camosun College
  • Development of a Rehabilitation Device for Hand Movement Injuries and Disorders – UVic and SFU
  • Design & Modeling of a Bottle Spout & Lid – The John Ashley Co., Victoria BC
  • Design, Engineering, Analysis & Manufacturing of Next Generation Frisbee Golf Disc – Snapdisc Sports, Victoria BC
  • Design & Manufacturing of frames for eco-friendly lamp shades – Zola Design Inc., Victoria BC
  • Design of a PLC-based Controller for a non-servo pneumatic robot – Camosun College
  • Integration of pick & place pneumatic robot with CNC machines for machine loading/unloading – Camosun College

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

  • LCAMP Conference, Aalen Germany, May 2024 – ‘The Canadian Learning Factory – Approaches and Aspirations‘
  • CICAN Conference, Victoria BC, May 2018 – ‘Strengthening the College Applied Learning Model through Applied Research‘
  • BC Tech Summit, Vancouver BC, Mar 2017 – ‘Using Advanced Manufacturing Tools for Fine Arts and Theatre‘
  • Composite Research Network (CRN) Advisory Board Meeting @ UBC, Vancouver BC, Feb 2017 – ‘Social Innovation Project – Personal Belongings Carrier‘
  • TAC Talks @ Tech Access Canada Best Practices Workshop @ Sheridan College , Toronto ON, Nov 2016 – ‘Working with Unconventional Partners‘

USEFUL APPLIED RESEARCH LINKS

http://camosun.ca/about/research – Camosun Innovates (Applied Research Department at the College)
http://camosun.ca/innovates/technology-access-centre/index.html – Camosun Technology Access Centre (CTAC)
http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/index_eng.asp – Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
https://lcamp.eu/ – Learner Centric Advanced Manufacturing Platform (LCAMP)
http://tech-access.ca/en/home/ – Technology Access Centres of Canada (TAC)
https://www.innovation.ca/ – Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
https://www.criaq.aero/en/ – Consortium for Research and Innovation in Aerospace in Quebec (CRIAQ)
http://bctechsummit.ca/ – BC Tech Summit

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We acknowledge the support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

Nous remercions le Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada (CRSNG) de son soutien.