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Sphere of excellence in research
INDUSTRY OF THE FUTURE AND DIGITAL SOCIETY
The fourth industrial revolution has thrust businesses into a profound digital transformation. Future industries will be characterized by technological connectivity and the use of big data.
Researchers at Polytechnique Montréal are collaborating in the development of Industry 4.0 with projects focused on automation processes, wireless communication, data analysis and artificial intelligence that promote the integration of systems.
By improving interaction between humans and machines, researchers link data shared between them to predict the behaviours of matter or people. 5G has been installed in mines to improve the safety of miners and intelligent systems have been developed that allow drones to explore caves on Mars.
Research ranges from manufacturing and agribusiness to construction, mining, aerospace and logistics.
IN RELATION TO THIS SPHERE OF EXCELLENCE |
PROFESSORS
Investments in Research Infrastructures
Since 1999, Polytechnique has invested $15,318,814 in its Industry of the Future and Digital Society Sphere of Excellence thanks to support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Government of Quebec and other partners.
Research units and strategic clusters
EXAMPLES OF MASTER'S AND PHD PROJECTS OFFERED |
Every year, Polytechnique Montréal offers hundreds of project opportunities for graduate students. To give you an idea of the wide range of topics our researchers are working on, here are a few examples of the projects being carried out at the university in connection with the Industry of the Future and Digital Society Sphere of Excellence. Keep in mind that this list isn't exhaustive.
Click here to see all the projects currently offered by and find the one(s) that align with your interests.
A SWARM OF ROBOTS FOR PLANETARY EXPLORATION
Professor : Giovanni Beltrame
Department : Computer and Software Engineering
Professor Giovanni Beltrame of the Computer and Software Engineering Department is developing intelligent systems that enable drones and robots to explore caves on Mars and on the moon to eventually allow humans to stay for longer periods. His team has developed a program that permits drones and robots to communicate with each other and to make decisions, and to interact with an astronaut in places where no central communication network exists.