Waterloo Engineering in the news
RoboHub selected to help companies advance key tech
The home of robotics research at Waterloo Engineering is one of ten new technology development sites in Ontario created to help drive innovation in four key sectors – mining, construction, agri-food and advanced manufacturing.
Through a provincial program called Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT), facilities and expertise at RoboHub will be made available to small- and medium-sized companies (SMEs) to develop, test and showcase technology products and services.
Researchers develop a social robot to aid ‘lazy eye’ treatment
An interdisciplinary research team at the University of Waterloo is working to improve treatment adherence for a children’s eye condition with the help of a social robot.
Dr. Kerstin Dautenhahn, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Ali Yamini (MASc ‘22, electrical and computer engineering) joined colleagues with backgrounds in optometry and psychology to develop this novel treatment for ‘lazy eye’.
Explore Robotics research labs and centres
- Active & Interactive Robotics (A.I.R.) Lab
- Arami Research Lab
- Autonomous Systems Laboratory (ASL)
- Bio-Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience (BRAIN) Lab
- Centre for Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (CPAMI)
- Human-Centred Robotics and Machine Intelligence Research Group
- Maglev Microrobotics Laboratory
- Mechatronic Vehicle Systems (MVS) Lab
- Medical Microrobotics Lab
- Motion Research Group
- Neural and Rehabilitation Engineering (NRE) Lab
- Orthopaedic Mechatronics (ORTHOtron) Laboratory
- RoboHub
- Smart Materials for Advanced Robotic Technologies (SMART-Lab)
- Social and Intelligent Robotics Research Lab (SIRRL)
- Vision and Image Processing (VIP) Lab
- Waterloo Data and Artificial Intelligence Institute (Waterloo.AI)
- Waterloo Mechanical Systems & Control Lab
Meet our researchers and discover their areas of expertise
Advanced Manufacturing and Construction
Developing intelligent, automated systems that enhance precision, efficiency, safety, and scalability in complex industrial and infrastructure projects.
AI and Machine Learning
Creating adaptive, intelligent systems that learn, reason, and collaborate to improve autonomy, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Automation and Controls
Designing advanced systems integrating sensing, computation, and actuation for performance, reliability, and adaptability.
Autonomous Vehicles
Developing intelligent navigation, sensing, and control for safe and reliable self-driving.
Cognitive Robotics
Exploring machines that perceive, learn, and reason for adaptive decision-making and collaboration.
Embedded Systems and Sensors
Research in integrated hardware/software enabling real-time perception and control.
Exoskeletons and Assistive Devices
Wearable technologies enhancing mobility, strength, and rehabilitation.
Flexible and Soft Robotics
Adaptive, bio-inspired systems using compliant materials for safe interactions and dexterity.
Human-Robot Interaction
Designing intuitive systems enhancing collaboration and trust with people.
Humanoid and Legged Robots
Agile, adaptive systems mimicking human and animal movement.
Mechatronic Systems
Integrating mechanical, electronic, and computational components for intelligent, efficient robots.
Robotics in Art, Design, and Architecture
Exploring creative, automated systems that enhance artistic expression and interactive experiences.
Robotics in Health and Rehabilitation
Developing intelligent devices and systems that support recovery, mobility, and therapy.
Societal Impact of Robotics and Automation
Studying broader implications of robotics on society.
