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| New Innovations in Intelligent Systems and Robotics to Be Unveiled in Montreal at IS 2007, Canada’s Leading Industry Forum |
May 17, 2007 |
Montréal, Québec – May 17, 2007 – From May 27-30, 2007, Montréal will play host to a leading-edge display of Canadian breakthroughs in robotics and intelligent systems (IS), as part of the IS 2007: 17th Annual Canadian Conference on Intelligent Systems.
From a one-of-a-kind robot that can decipher items in a bin, to a revolutionary robotic device that helps stroke patients with muscle exercises at home, to high-tech tools that enable physicians to “feel” internal organs and tissues during minimally-invasive surgery, and a unique intelligent emergency response system that helps save lives, the event will showcase how Canadian researchers in IS and robotics are collaborating to make life better for Canadians.
WHAT: IS 2007: 17th Annual Canadian Conference on Intelligent Systems
Being held in conjunction with the Canadian Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Canadian Graphics Interface (GI) Conference, and the Canadian Conference on Computer and Robot Vision (CRV) – AI/GI/CRV/IS 2007.
WHEN: Monday, May 28, 2007
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – Media Preview and Technology Demonstrations
WHERE: Marriott Montréal Chateau Champlain, Ballroom, Lower Lobby
1050 de la Gauchetiere West, Montréal, Québec
“Intelligent systems technologies – technologies that perform human functions such as perceiving, reasoning and action – generate countless social and economic benefits for Canadians, and their real-world applications will be highlighted at this leading research forum,” said Paul Johnston, President and CEO of Precarn Incorporated, co-organizer of the three-day event. “Our network of researchers represents some of the best and brightest minds in Canada, working together to solve real-world problems through innovation, while also forging close ties with business partners to turn these solutions into commercial products,” he explained.
Among the leading-edge innovations to be demonstrated at the event are:
• A one-of-a-kind robotic device that will one day help stroke patients undergo limb rehabilitation in the comfort of their homes, rather than relying on physiotherapists to guide them in exercise. Through the use advanced robotics, artificial intelligence and “haptics” – technology that interfaces with users through the sense of touch – the device delivers a virtual environment that allows the creation of different video-like games that help keep patients interested, while building their muscles.
• A vision-guided robotic bin picking system that increases the efficiency of manufacturing. Unlike current robots, this new system is able to recognize, locate and pick automobile parts in a random pile in a storage bin.
• An “intelligent” endoscopic tool that enables surgeons to have a sense of touch during minimally invasive surgery. Through the use of sensors, this one-of-a-kind tool can determine the softness of internal parts during surgery, thereby reducing potential damage to organs and tissues that may occur during an operation.
• An intelligent emergency response system that helps dispatchers and paramedics make decisions regarding where to place ambulances within a city, to be ready to respond to emergencies faster and save lives. This next-generation technology – which will be implemented by the Ottawa Paramedic Service next year – uses simulations that visualize real-time and near real-time geographical data in both 3D and 2D, greatly improving upon current emergency response command and control systems.
• An advanced computing system being developed to enhance the detection of prostate cancer – the most commonly diagnosed malignancy, and the second leading cancer-related cause of death among Canadian men. Through software that provides a real-time image of the prostate, the research team is working on characterizing the prostate tissue through ultrasound signals – a process that may one day also be used to detect other kinds of cancer, including liver cancer. Once validated, the results of the research will be scientifically groundbreaking and could lead to early diagnosis of cancer, saving many lives, and ultimately removing the need for current invasive needle-biopsy procedures.
• An intelligent water monitoring system that merges information from sensor networks and public health data to provide early warnings of contamination in municipal water systems. By eliminating critical delays in contaminant detection, the system significantly improves the current practices of manual water quality testing.
• PipeDiver, a motorized, self-contained intelligent system capable of inspecting sections of pipeline used to transport drinking water and wastewater that are too small for humans to enter. As Canada’s water distribution systems continue to age, tools like PipeDiver are expected to help save millions in pipeline repair costs by enabling inspectors to “see” into areas where they’ve been unable to previously see, and then make informed decisions about whether to repair or replace pipes.
• A non-invasive glucose monitor for diabetes patients, a “smart” camera with video analysis capabilities, an automated real-time food inspection system, an intelligent system that detects fraud, and much more.
The conference will also include a keynote address (Monday, May 28, 8:30 a.m.) by Martin Walker, Chief Technology Officer of Montreal-based Artificial Mind and Movement (A2M), one of the premier game developers in Canada, specializing in the creation of interactive action-adventure games. Mr. Walker will discuss how a combination of physics, animation and artificial intelligence are increasingly being used in the gaming industry to carry the user experience to another level of realism beyond graphics.
About Precarn
Precarn is an independent not-for-profit company that supports the pre-commercial development of leading-edge technologies. Precarn works with Canadian companies who are seeking to commercialize their new ideas to get an edge in global markets. Unlike other research funding programs, Precarn uses a collaborative model that includes a developer, a customer and an academic research partner in every project. This collaboration accelerates development, reduces risk and shares the cost of the R&D. Precarn provides access to an extensive national network of world-class researchers, innovative companies, and sources of funding.
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Media Information:
Gail Bergman or Deena Nathanson
Gail Bergman PR
Tel: (905) 886-1340 or (905) 886-3345
Email: gbergman@gailbergmanpr.com
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