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Ontario Tech University@ontariotechu.bsky.social · last wk.

Did you catch us on CP24 Breakfast this week? Faculty of Business and Information Technology's Dr. Patrick Hung and members of his lab were in the studio to introduce Brando, a robot dog designed to help people with sight loss build the skills and confidence needed to work with a guide dog.

Brando lays on the floor of the TV studio next to a camera that has a sticker with the CP24 logo on it. Dr. Patrick Hung, Dr. Silas Alves and Hao-An Tseng are on set at CP24, with Brando, the robot dog, at their feet. The studio is illuminated blue, and there is a large TV camera in front of the trio, ready to record them. Dr. Patrick Hung, Dr. Silas Alves and Hao-An Tseng pose with CP24 Breakfast host Nick Dixon. Brando is in front of them. The background behind them is illuminated with blue lights. Brando, the robot dog, appears in the foreground. He is a robotic, but is wrapped in soft yarn and has a guide dog harness on him. Two people are in the background wearing Ontario Tech T-shirts. 
Ontario Tech University@ontariotechu.bsky.social · last wk.

Hands-on experience can make all the difference. Networking and IT Security alumnus Yousif Iskander shares how the City of Oshawa's TeachingCity program gave him real-world cybersecurity experience, valuable industry connections and career insight beyond the classroom. 🎥

Ontario Tech University@ontariotechu.bsky.social · 2w ago

What if technology could help someone reconnect with a cherished memory? In the Faculty of Health Sciences' Wellness Innovation in Neuro-aging (WIN Lab), Dr. Winnie Sun's team is using VR reminiscence therapy and conversational AI to support memory recall for people living with dementia.

Ontario Tech University@ontariotechu.bsky.social · 3w ago

New possibilities in accessibility are taking shape at Ontario Tech. Researchers in the Faculty of Business and IT's Human Machine Lab are developing an AI-enabled robotic guide dog to help future guide dog users practise mobility skills. Watch the feature on CTV News.🦮🤖 @cnibfoundation.bsky.social

AI-enabled robot dog helping Canadians prepare for guide dogs

A new tool helps visually impaired people practice their guide-dog skills before they're matched with a canine companion. John Musselman explains.

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Ontario Tech University@ontariotechu.bsky.social · 3w ago

What helps athletes deliver in high-pressure moments like the FIFA World Cup Final? ⚽️ Ontario Tech researcher Dr. Bryan McLaughlin explores the psychology of elite performance and the mental skills that can make a difference when the stakes are highest.

Penalty kicks, pressure and performance: The psychology of elite sport

Dr. Bryan McLaughlin, a postdoctoral fellow in Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, shares his thoughts about the psychology behind elite performance, why some athletes thrive under p...

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Ontario Tech University@ontariotechu.bsky.social · 4w ago

Thousands of young people have explored STEM through Ontario Tech's Engineering Outreach program. 🚀 Thanks to renewed funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) PromoScience program, even more youth will have the chance to experience hands-on STEM learning.

Renewed federal funding will help Ontario Tech University expand STEM opportunities for underrepresented youth

Ontario Tech University's Engineering Outreach program recently received renewed funding through the PromoScience program from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada. The inve...

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Ontario Tech University@ontariotechu.bsky.social · 4w ago

Congratulations to Ontario Tech's 2026-2027 major scholarship recipients! 🎉 These exceptional incoming students have earned the university's most prestigious entrance scholarships for their academic excellence, leadership and community impact.

Meet Ontario Tech University's 2026-2027 major scholarship recipients

Each year, Ontario Tech University recognizes seven exceptional incoming students with its most prestigious entrance scholarships. Awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in ...

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Ontario Tech University@ontariotechu.bsky.social · last mo.

Across Canada, innovation is building stronger communities, industries and opportunities. 🍁 Ontario Tech is proud to play a role in preparing talent and advancing research that will help move our country forward. These are just a few of the ways we're innovating for a better Canada.

A photo of the outside of the engineering building at Ontario Tech's north campus at sunset. Text on the image says "Ways Ontario Tech is innovating for a better Canada." A photo of a professor and a student inside a robotics lab at Ontario Tech's north campus. The student is wearing VR glasses and the professor is pointing toward something on the table in front of them. Text on the image says "Leading Canada in human-centred AI innovation." A photo of two people inside the Nuclear Sim lab at Ontario Tech's north campus. They are both looking toward a row of large screens displaying information. Text on the image says "Preparing the energy talent pipeline for Canada's future." A photo of three students sitting around a table inside a lab at Ontario Tech's north campus. There is a small robotic vehicle sitting in the middle of the table. Text on the screen says "Meeting Canada's STEM workforce demand."
Ontario Tech University@ontariotechu.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Canada's new #NuclearEnergy strategy highlights the growing demand for skilled talent across the sector. Ontario Tech is preparing the next generation of energy professionals through industry-connected learning and specialized programs. ⚡

Ontario Tech University: Powering Canada’s energy future

As Canada and the Province of Ontario invest in energy, electrification and nuclear innovation, Ontario Tech University is responding with research, talent and solutions that support a reliable and se...

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Ontario Tech University@ontariotechu.bsky.social · 2mo ago

How can AI-powered social robots help support mental health and accessibility? Ontario Tech Faculty of Business and Information Technology professor Dr. Patrick Hung and his students are exploring human-centred solutions that could make support services more inclusive and personalized.

Designing AI-enabled social robotics to support mental health and accessibility

In the university’s Human Machine Lab, Dr. Patrick Hung, Professor, Faculty of Business and Information Technology, leads research applying AI to ‘social’ robots designed to engage with people in mean...

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