My colleague Filip Vranes recently updated the firmware for the end-effector data acquisition device (DAQ) that I designed for Quanser's QArm. With this latest firmware release, users can now take full advantage of the end-effector's functionality, giving users access to...
Friday, March 26, 2021 10 am EDT (UTC/GMT-4) A major challenge in the online delivery of engineering courses is the implementation of the lab component. With most campuses being closed due to COVID-19, many of the engineering courses’ labs are...
For those already familiar with reinforcement learning, the challenges of bringing it to the classroom are clear. It is a complex area of research and a moving target for educators. And because it is only a tool with no single...
Like so many other companies, majority of the Quanser staff transitioned to working remotely last March. At the beginning of the pandemic we were designated as an essential R&D company. therefore a small group of our production staff were allowed...
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1 pm EST (UTC/GMT-5) Developing a successful grant proposal is a time consuming and cumbersome process with many steps, uncertainties, and hidden corners. Yet it is key to the growth and success of an educational institution’s...
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 10 am EST (UTC/GMT-5) Equipping ground and aerial robots with guidance, control, and navigation systems is essential to enable such robots to perform outdoor autonomous missions. The process of evaluating the performance of robots using different...
