During the 2021 B.C. heat wave, 98% of the 619 deaths happened at home.

UbiLab is using smart thermostats and AI to track indoor temperatures, predict which households are most at risk, and build real-time dashboards to support emergency response.

The goal is to protect vulnerable groups in a timely manner: older adults, low-income families, and those without air conditioning. 

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