Dr. James Smith  James Andrew Smith received BSc and MSc degrees in Electrical Engineering at the University of Alberta in 1998 and 2001, respectively. In 2006 he completed a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at McGill University. His PhD focused on developing the world\\\'s first galloping robots. From 2006 to 2008 he conducted research on legged systems at the University of Jena\\\'s Lauflabor Locomotion Laboratory in Jena, Germany. In 2008 he joined Ryerson University in Toronto as an Electrical Engineering faculty member, specializing in Biomedical Engineering. His research interests include orthosis design, analysis and correction of pathological gaits, and legged robots.
Solid State Lighting for the Developing WorldIn this project, students learn how solid state lighting technology can improve the lives of people in the developing world, making their evenings more productive and safer. In the laboratory, the students design a portable, solar-charged, LED lamp that can provide two hours of reading light. In the process, they learn about basic circuits, the engineering design cycle, and light. They also compare the efficiency, durability, and cost of lighting technologies.Manipulating Everyday Objects with Prosthetic HandsIn this project, students learn how prostheses that use robotic technology can improve the lives of people with disabilities. In the laboratory, the students use Lego Mindstorms NXT kits to create an artificial arm or hand that can lift small objects, such as a coffee cup. In the process, students discover and explore the following concepts and ideas: Hooke's Law, hysteresis, Newton's Second Law, accuracy and precision, rapid prototyping, and the relationship between the voltage applied to a motor and its speed. | | UPCOMING DEADLINES | 1 February 2010
Call for Abstracts: Invitation sent
31 March 2010
Call for Abstracts: Submission deadline
1 June 2010
Invitation to submit a full project proposal sent
31 July 2010
Full Proposal: Submission deadline
15 October 2010
Invitation to submit a final project sent
15 January 2011
Final Projects Submission Deadline |
|
