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Congratulations, Ryan Liss!
Theme Leader Dr. Ryan Liss has been honoured with a 2024 Western Research Excellence Award.
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Robots and Sensors for Sustainable Infrastructure
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How will robotics change the way our cities are designed and managed? Come learn with us!