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Canadian ventilator design challenge promises $200k award
Montreal hospital tasking global innovators to submit design specs by March 31.Read more → -
UofT’s COVID 19 ‘lab in a box’ receives development funds from Canada
Researchers’ kit to make COVID 19 diagnosis cheaper and faster for remote areas of the world.Read more → -
What the WHO pandemic declaration means
Quickly spreading disease designation sparks governments to possibly implement emergency measures.Read more → -
U of T to develop AI-powered microrobots to capture brain cells
Project to receive $1M from joint Canada-UK AI funding initiative.Read more → -
Robot draws blood as well as healthcare workers
First clinical trial of automated blood drawing and testing device attains 87% success rate.Read more → -
Scientists recreate voice of Egyptian mummy
Medical scanner paired with 3D printing to re-create ancient Egyptian’s voice with an electronic larynx.Read more → -
CES: Futuristic mobility highlights day two of electronics show
Voice command at the gas pump, exoskeletons and plant sensors among latest tech catching attention.Read more → -
Non-stick coating repels drug-resistant superbugs
McMaster researchers create hydrophobic plastic wrap designed for medical and food industry applications.Read more → -
Grant boosts production of low cost 3D printed hands, back braces to Canadian kids
Victoria Hand Project produces prosthetics at a fraction of the cost of conventional appliances.Read more → -
In Harmony
Adjustable exoskeleton helps physical therapists shoulder stroke rehabilitation.Read more →
