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Extended Reality- S.W.I.M

One of the major initatives of our club is the Sequential Wave Imprinting Machine (SWIM). It is an augmented reality system that does not require any specialized equipment. Using basic components such as LEDs, microcontrollers and sensors, the SWIM is a system that can be used to represent the virtual world in the real world, building upon Steve Mann's pioneering work. This project explores the intersection between wearable technology and immersive environments to create new alternatives for augmented reality applications. Some examples of these are included here.

Club Activity: Comparametric Equations and SWIM

Brain Computer Interface


One of our exciting initiatives focuses on Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) systems, specifically using the Muse EEG headset by Interaxon. The project's primary goal is to use these types of wearables to facilitate brain-computer interface (BCI) systems, enabling users to control their devices and interact with the world around them.

Here is a link to Nishant Kumar’s GitLab repository to help you get started with collecting data with Muse: https://gitlab.com/nishantkumar201/act-mann/-/tree/main/

Literature review for BCI:

BCI lit review PDF (BCI lit review LaTeX source code as zipfile)

Freehicle



Another exciting initiative is the sophisticated assistive device facilitating mobility for people with disabilities. With computer vision combined with real-time spatial computing, physical support, wayfinding assistance, and even water navigation are all becoming available. Force-feedback control and natural user interfaces are some of its features, enabling adaptation to the users' needs, thus improving independence, accessibility, and promoting sustainability. More about this project can be found soon.

𓉐 Peter Street Basin Cleanup Crew

We're building roboats and underwater autonomous vehicles to help our Friends of Peter Street Basin Cleanup Crew get and keep the Basin clean. The Basin is an important rest stop for paddlers and rowers with disabilities, as it is a safe harbour protected from wind and waves, where passing paddlers and rowers can enter and rest and then continue on their way. It is the only public resting or respite area that has an accessibility ramp. We thank our Mayor Olivia Chow for helping to make this ramp a reality.

Mersivity Ball




This project combines wearable tech and IMU sensors to enhance spinal rehab. Users walk on water inside a waterball while receiving real-time posture feedback via a head-mounted display, promoting core strength and balance through a low-impact exercise. More about this project can be found soon.
HumanSys 2024 Paper [PDF]

Safeguarding Humanity with Sousveillance

Upcoming Deadlines

Upcoming Deadlines

IEEE Sensors Letters: Option B Paper Extended Deadline on May 15, 2025. Find more details here

IEEE SENSORS 2025 Proceedings: Option A Paper Deadline on June 11, 2025. Find more details here

EAI MobiQuitous 2025: Paper Submission Deadline on June 15, 2025. Find more details here

IEEE ICIR 2025 – Full/Short Papers: Submission Deadline on July 25, 2025. Find more details here

IEEE ICIR 2025 – Demonstrators and Work-in-Progress: Submission Deadline on August 1, 2025. Find more details here

Research Lead Opportunity at the Schwartz Reisman Institute: If you are interested in interdisciplinary research and would like to join the leadership of an institute dedicated to ensuring that technology benefits society, please consider applying for a Research Lead position at the Schwartz Reisman Institute. View the call here.

Institutional Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Stage II Funding 2025:
Expression of Interest (EOI) deadline on May 26, 2025 at 5PM ET
Notice of Intent (NOI) deadline on August 25, 2025 at 5PM ET
Full Proposal tentative deadline on January 19, 2026
Award Start Date: April 2026
Funding Value: Up to $750,000 per year for up to 5 years
Additional details on funding, matching, and eligibility: here

Reading List

Interested in creating a project relating to the veillances? Check out the reading list below!

Cyborg

Sousveillance

Metaveillance (Metavision)

Sousveillant Systems

Priveillance

Moveillance (Motor-Veillance)

Background: Urban Renewable Energy at ETRC (Toronto, Canada)

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