Title:
AI Assist: ARP AI Pilot Project for AI-Driven Joint Load And Force Sensing Prediction Models for WithinStride™
Agreement Number:
1032368
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The project will support pilot testing of AI strategies, determine target architecture and quantitative technical objectives for implementation of an AI solution. Specifically, this AI solution will leverage gait data from the WithinStride™ system, combined with publicly available human movement datasets, to explore the feasibility of predicting knee joint loading and force sensing—key biomechanical parameters for musculoskeletal health. This pilot will validate AI architectures and inform the business case for future implementation in clinical and research markets.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The NRC IRAP Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assist Program aims to equip and support SMEs to incorporate AI into their core products and services and/or undertake scientific research, product development, testing, and validation. AI Assist aims to increase the number, the quality, and the competitiveness of Generative AI (Gen AI), Deep Neural Nets (DNN), and Deep Learning (DL) products created and delivered by SMEs.
Location:
Hamilton, Ontario, CA L8P 0A1
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1032368
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
810636795
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Prova Innovations Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Hamilton Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35035
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – AI Assist
Program Purpose:
The NRC IRAP Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assist Program aims to equip and support SMEs to incorporate AI into their core products and services and/or undertake scientific research, product development, testing, and validation. AI Assist aims to increase the number, the quality, and the competitiveness of Generative AI (Gen AI), Deep Neural Nets (DNN), and Deep Learning (DL) products created and delivered by SMEs.
Coverage:
The AI Assist program is designed to help innovative SMEs navigate the challenges of developing and adapting generative AI (GenAI) and deep learning (DL) solutions and to assist SMEs with awareness, planning and execution in order to develop these technologies safely and ethically.