Articles tagged with "Robotics and AI"

The article discusses the transformative role of AI in sustainable forestry and timber product manufacturing, enabling advancements in timber harvesting, supply chain management, and product tracking. AI helps in demand forecasting and inventory management, enhancing transparency and efficiency. Plywood and cross-laminated timber are highlighted as sustainable materials for various construction projects, exemplified by structures like the Brock Commons Tallwood House in Vancouver. The popularity of tiny homes in Western Canada emphasizes the use of eco-friendly materials due to increasing demands for sustainable living.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has unveiled the Mott Electric Pavilion, a new training facility funded by a $2-million donation from BCIT alumnus Dan Mott of Mott Electric. This facility will focus on hands-on training in renewable energy, robotics, and automated controls, increasing the capacity for electrical apprenticeship programs by 250 seats annually. The pavilion is part of the $220-million investment in the BCIT Trades and Technology Complex, aimed at modernizing trades education to meet workforce demands.