MIT’s Remote-control Robot System Puts VR to Work
/in front, news/by CANSMIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) has come up with a use for virtual reality headsets that goes beyond firing them up, checking out a new game, muttering “cool” briefly after 5 minutes of use and then putting them back in the closet: Controlling robots remotely for manufacturing jobs. Read more.
Construction Industry ‘Particularly Vulnerable to Cybercrime,’ Northbridge Warns
/in front, news/by CANSLarge and small construction contractors are vulnerable to cyber crime, with “smart” building devices and lucrative engineering drawings in particular presenting vulnerabilities, Northbridge Insurance warns. Read more.
Three Ways Today’s Research Will Improve Bridges of the Future
/in front, news/by CANSThere’s little question that the country’s infrastructure needs more investment, and its bridges are no exception. But successfully implementing the necessary monitoring, repairs and other upgrades requires more than money. The strategic application of new materials, effective construction techniques and comprehensive data capture are just a few of the tactics engineers today are using to increase […]
New Industrial Centre Rises from Construction Debris
/in front, news/by CANSThe new, $350-million Richmond Industrial Centre, spread over 170 acres off Blundell Road, is rising up on the remains of construction debris. It was made possible through a unique arrangement with the B.C. Ministry of Environment, the City of Richmond and a development company. When built out, the city will see a once degraded site return […]