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Researchers at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Engineering have developed a tiny, battery-free, self-powering sensor that could dramatically reduce the cost of protecting buildings from damaging water leaks.

The new device, housed in a box just three centimetres square, is the product of a collaboration between professorsÌýNorman ZhouÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýGeorge Shaker.

A new, battery-free sensor can detect water leaks in buildings at a fraction of the cost of existing systems.

The tiny device, developed by researchers at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, uses nanotechnology to power itself and send an alert to smartphones when exposed to moisture.

By eliminating a battery and related circuitry, researchers estimate their sensor could be commercially produced for $1 each, about a tenth of the cost of current leak detection devices on the market.

The Health Canada Regulatory Insights Workshop 2019 was held on November 15, 2019 and was attended by 120+ researchers, industry professionals and students. Hosted by the Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, this unique event was in response to a pressing need for clarity and information regarding Health Canada regulatory processes and evaluations. The event featured two guest speakers from Health Canada, a panel moderated by CBB member George Shaker, and networking opportunities with leading health industry professionals.

George ShakerÌýand his team's work using radars and AI for vital sign monitoring in cars to save children and pets from hot car deaths was featured on CNN.

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Advancing healthcare through innovative technology

Medical devices can be used to diagnose or prevent disease, they can improve a patient’s quality of life and they often save lives. Devices such as pacemakers have been around since the late 1950s, but advancements in med-tech have come a long way since then. As research expands and technology advances, a multitude of medical devices are being developed and prepared for market.

People with diabetes could be able to monitor their blood sugar without drawing blood using a system now being developed at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.

In a recent study, researchers combined radar and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to detect changes in glucose levels without the need for painful finger pricks several times a day.

Karly Smith, 3A biomedical engineering studen at UW and student of CBB memberÌýGeorge Shaker, has qualified to the Top 75 in Canada forÌýNSERC's Science, Action! Competition.

The video explores the possibilities of mm-wave radars, which can be directly applied forÌýuse inÌýhealthcare, smart homes, and autonomous vehicles.Ìý

Best of luck!

Watch their video entryÌý.

Jennifer Boger,ÌýShi CaoÌýand collaborators are investigating new ways to provideÌýindividualized exercise opportunities for older adults and persons living with dementia.

Together, they are working with a sample of Wentworth Heights residents to assess the VR system. The VR project is still in its early stages, with the end goal being to design a VR exercise program that can complement the needs, abilities and interests of its users.Ìý