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[]Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a technical talk presented by Dr. Meiying Qin from York <a href="http://University.Thursday" target="_blank" title="University.Thursday">University.Thursday, July 23, 2026 @ 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EST)Abstract:This talk introduces first year CS students to Human Robot Interaction, a field that explores how people perceive, respond to, and collaborate with robots. Through examples ranging from assistive devices to social robots in education and therapy, we will look at how design choices shape human behavior, trust, and engagement. The session highlights why people attribute agency and intention to machines, how embodiment influences compliance, and what these cognitive effects mean for building responsible and effective robotic <a href="http://systems.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="systems.Speaker(s):">systems.Speaker(s): , Meiying Qin, <a href="http://Ph.D.Virtual:" target="_blank" title="Ph.D.Virtual:">Ph.D.Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/559756

This keynote provides a comprehensive overview of major scientific and technological advances achieved over more than a decade of collaboration between Renault/Ampere and Centrale Nantes–LS2N within an industrial research chair dedicated to electric <a href="http://mobility.The" target="_blank" title="mobility.The">mobility.The research activities presented cover three main interconnected domains in electric mobility systems. The first domain focuses on AC motorand converter control for EV/HEV applications, including sensorless control strategies for AC machines with emphasis on position estimation and torque monitoring, as well as advanced control of DC–AC power converters. The second domain addresses energy management and control strategies for EV/HEV charging and discharging systems. This includes global energy management approaches and DC bus regulation techniques for EV/HEV chargers, and automated generation of VHDL code for embedded control implementation. The third domain concerns the control and optimization of EV/HEV powertrains, including the control of batteryless series hybrid electric vehicles and energy management strategies for electric vehicles powered by fuel cell–supercapacitor hybrid systems. A particular emphasis is placed on the successful transition from academic research to industrial deployment, with several control and estimation algorithms currently exploited by Renault <a href="http://Group.Overall" target="_blank" title="Group.Overall">Group.Overall, the talk aims to synthesize the main research directions developed within the Chair, highlighting how advances in nonlinear control theory contribute directly to next-generation electric mobility <a href="http://systems.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="systems.Speaker(s):">systems.Speaker(s): Malek Ghanes, Room: A2473, Bldg: Pavillon A, École de technologie supérieure, 1100 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3C 1K3

Speaker(s): Dr. Sima NoghanianRoom: EIT-3142, Bldg: EIT, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/559755

This presentation introduces the development of Tsinghua University’s Nuclear Heating Reactor (NHR) technology, focusing on the advanced NHR200-II design. The reactor features full-power natural circulation, an integral primary system, and fully passive safety systems, including decay heat removal and boron injection, enabling long-term safe operation without operator intervention. With simplified system design and enhanced inherent safety, NHR200-II provides a reliable and low-carbon energy solution. Its applications include industrial steam supply, seawater desalination, district heating and cooling, and integrated energy systems for data centers. Flexible steam compression technologies enable adaptation to diverse industrial demands. Overall, NHR200-II demonstrates strong potential for safe, efficient, and versatile utilization of nuclear energy in future low-carbon energy <a href="http://systems.A" target="_blank" title="systems.A">systems.A live Q&A with registered attendees will follow the presentation. Please visit our website at bit.ly/nuclear_series2 for additional details. Recorded webinars will be posted there shortly thereafter for free on-demand <a href="http://viewing.In" target="_blank" title="viewing.In">viewing.In addition, please ensure you also register at:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SioQ-dr1T56onOJGn3ssFQ#/registration as provided in the webinar location below to receive the Zoom <a href="http://link.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="link.Speaker(s):">link.Speaker(s): Dr. Wenwen Zhang, Event Moderator:Charlie JacksonVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/561707

[]Join the IEEE Toronto Instrumentation & Measurement – Robotics & Automation Joint Chapter for a technical talk presented by Dr. Yue Hu from the University of <a href="http://Waterloo.Thursday" target="_blank" title="Waterloo.Thursday">Waterloo.Thursday, August 6, 2026 @ 2:00 – 3:00 PM (EST)Abstract:As robots increasingly operate in human-centered environments, teleoperation and shared-control systems must move beyond pure motion execution toward interaction-aware and human-aware <a href="http://autonomy.This" target="_blank" title="autonomy.This">autonomy.This talk presents recent work from the Active & Interactive Robotics Lab (AIRLab) at the University of Waterloo on robot teleoperation and physical human–robot interaction (pHRI), with emphasis on human-centered teleoperation frameworks that integrate control, operator intent, and user-aware adaptation to improve interaction quality and task performance in collaborative robotic <a href="http://systems.Topics" target="_blank" title="systems.Topics">systems.Topics include shared autonomy, teleoperation interfaces, and the incorporation of human state into the control loop to support safer, more intuitive, and more effective <a href="http://interaction.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="interaction.Speaker(s):">interaction.Speaker(s): Yue Hu, PhD., Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/561326

Monthly Executive Team Meeting - IEEE Hamilton Section (Aug'2026)Agenda: 07:00PM - Meeting starts08:00PM - Meeting endsVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/563367

Rejoignez-nous pour un moment d'échange convivial !Le Comité exécutif de la Section IEEE de Québec vous invite à un dîner informel pour lancer les discussions entourant la prochaine année d'activités. Cet événement est l'occasion idéale de se retrouver dans une ambiance décontractée et de façonner ensemble la programmation pour la période de septembre 2026 à juin 2027.Au programme :-Réseautage et retrouvailles entre les membres du comité et les <a href="http://volontaires.-Discussion" target="_blank" title="volontaires.-Discussion">volontaires.-Discussion ouverte sur les orientations stratégiques de la <a href="http://section.-Remue-méninges" target="_blank" title="section.-Remue-méninges">section.-Remue-méninges (Brainstorming) pour les projets, conférences, ateliers et activités à venir pour l'année 2026-2027.Que vous ayez des idées de projets bien ficelées ou que vous souhaitiez simplement prendre le pouls des activités de la section, votre présence et vos idées sont les bienvenues !📍 Détails logistiques-Date : Mercredi 19 août 2026-Heure : 11 h 30 à 13 h 30-Lieu : Pub de l'Université Laval (Pavillon Alphonse-Desjardins, Université Laval, Québec)-Type d'événement : Réunion sociale / Planification (Informel)⚠️ Note importante : L'inscription via vTools est obligatoire pour nous permettre de réserver la table et de prévoir l'espace nécessaire au Pub. Les consommations et repas sont à la charge des participants (sauf indication contraire de la trésorerie de la section).Au plaisir de vous y voir pour préparer une année 2026-2027 stimulante !L'équipe du Comité exécutif – IEEE Section de QuébecRoom: Local 1312, 2325 Rue de l'Université, Quebec, Quebec, Canada, G6V 5P7