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Title:

Augmented Reality

Agreement Number:

929780

Agreement Value:

$30,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 10, 2019 - Feb 28, 2020

Description:

Nessis did a project in 2018 to investigate the use of Smart Glass Technology / Augmented Reality in the manufacturing assembly operations. Although phase one was successful in achieving some functionality, research is required to include additional features and reduce errors. Examples are: voice activated commands, hand gesture recognition, expansion of different headset models (Oculus Rift) and Barcode integration. Nessis will hire a full time youth College Graduate to work on the next phase of development of this technology

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Location:

Petit-Saguenay, Ontario, CA K0K 2T0

Reference Number:

172-2019-2020-Q1-929780

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

899407019

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Nessis Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Bay of Quinte

Federal Riding Number:

35006

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

417310