Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Technology North Corporation
$44,500.00
Digital Human Integration with RoboCoach
FY 2021-22 · 2022-02-01
Summary
Digital Human is an inclusive user management sub-system based on the foundation of RoboCoach and lessons learned from the last two years of the autism employment program, created to boost both the productivity and well-being of individuals with special needs who are working remotely, focusing initially on those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Using a combination of Deep-Learning Models and a short calibration period for each candidate ensures skill growth, employment safety and security, and, ultimately, provides a tool for those employed using RoboCoach by monitoring each candidate’s emotional state and interacting with them via an animated avatar, each with its own unique personality based on the user’s preferences.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
866582067
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2022-03-31
Agreement Number
985415
Agreement Start Date
2022-02-01
Agreement Title
Digital Human Integration with RoboCoach
Agreement Title (French)
Intégration numérique-humaine avec Robocoach
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$44,500.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
Digital Human is an inclusive user management sub-system based on the foundation of RoboCoach and lessons learned from the last two years of the autism employment program, created to boost both the productivity and well-being of individuals with special needs who are working remotely, focusing initially on those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Using a combination of Deep-Learning Models and a short calibration period for each candidate ensures skill growth, employment safety and security, and, ultimately, provides a tool for those employed using RoboCoach by monitoring each candidate’s emotional state and interacting with them via an animated avatar, each with its own unique personality based on the user’s preferences.
Description (French)
Digital Human est un sous-système inclusif de gestion des utilisateurs fondé sur RoboCoach et les leçons retenues au cours des deux dernières années par le programme d'emploi de personnes atteintes de troubles du spectre autistique. Il a été créé pour accroître la productivité et le mieux-être de personnes aux besoins spéciaux qui travaillent à distance, visant d'abord les personnes atteintes de troubles du spectre autistique. En combinant des modèles d'apprentissage en profondeur et une courte période d'étalonnage pour chaque candidat, le système assure un perfectionnement des compétences et la santé et sécurité au travail et, au bout du compte, fournit un outil permettant de surveiller l'état émotionnel des personnes employées qui utilisent RoboCoach et d'interagir avec elles avec un avatar animé, doté d'une personnalité unique fondée sur les préférences de l'utilisateur.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Edmonton Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Edmonton-Centre
Federal Riding Number
48014
NAICS Code
519130
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
866582067
Recipient City
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Technology North Corporation
Recipient Postal Code
T5J 1V9
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q4-985415
