Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Event Highlights: Showcasing Innovative and Interactive TMU Research at DiscoveryX 2025

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At the DiscoveryX conference, hosted by the Ontario Centre of Innovation at Toronto’s Enercare Centre on April 16-17, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) showcased cutting-edge research under the theme of Urban Innovation. Attendees explored dynamic projects from various TMU labs, highlighting advancements in vertical farming, autonomous drones, and smart urban design. Notable presentations included a sustainable vertical farming model by TMU professors that optimizes resource use through a bee-free pollination system, and AI-powered drones designed for safe, autonomous operation. Students demonstrated immersive virtual reality experiences to gauge urban preferences, while research promoting carbon reduction in building design underscored TMU’s commitment to sustainable urban development. The conference facilitated collaboration among researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders, paving the way for innovative solutions to urban challenges.

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