Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Using flexible automation, AI and machine learning to commercialize optic-electronic devices
Agreement Number:
970963
Agreement Value:
$300,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 19, 2021 - Dec 31, 2024
Description:
The University of British Columbia (UBC) will work with the NRC and Miru Smart Technologies Corp (Miru) to build and test a self-driving laboratory to discover and optimize materials for electrochromic devices. Specifically, a self-driving laboratory
(SDL) will be equipped with the ability to formulate precursor solutions for electrochromic films (UBC focus), deposit and process electrochromic films for offline assembly (Miru focus) and electrochemical characterization (NRC focus). Results
obtained from the self-driving laboratory platform will provide data to a machine learning algorithm that will autonomously iterate formulation or processing parameters and further optimize device performance. UBC will focus on developing automated chemical handling capabilities based on a robotic arm platform and then incorporate online analytics and feedback control to enable the overall system to make autonomous decisions within the formulation workflow. Finally, the formulation platform will be integrated with offline device assembly and testing modules and machine learning to enable end-to-end optimization without human intervention.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6T 1Z3
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q1-970963
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
108161779
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 274 days.
Amendment Date
Mar 5, 2024
Recipient's Legal Name:
The University of British Columbia
Federal Riding Name:
Vancouver Quadra
Federal Riding Number:
59039
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences
Amendments: