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The United States’ Centre for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 10 Americans die from unintentional drowning every day. Tragically, many of these accidents involve young children and residential pools. Unsupervised and unfenced pools can lead to drowning incidents occurring without the knowledge of parents or guardians. More and

Advances in machine learning and computer vision technology are beginning to impact a surprisingly diverse array of industries. Automated systems have the capacity to extend the reach of researchers and companies, acting as a force multiplier that greatly improves efficiency. Pest control is one sector that is beginning to recognize

Mining has traditionally been a volatile industry that experiences significant fluctuations in profitability. Changes in demand globally can have dramatic effects on the bottom line of many mining companies. Stimulus spending in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a spike in prices for metals and other raw materials, but

Disaster preparedness saves lives and reduces the cost of recovery. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction estimates that every US$1 invested in risk reduction and prevention can save up to US$15 in post-disaster recovery, whilst every US$1 invested in making infrastructure disaster-resilient saves US$4

Waste management is a vital, and often underappreciated, industry. Careful sorting, disposal, and recycling of waste materials can protect the environment, improve public health, and increase sustainability. The pressure on these services has grown significantly in recent years, due to increasing consumer demand and growing concerns about plastic waste. In

Securing public spaces is of vital importance for businesses and governments. Functioning security systems reassure customers, streamline public services, and ultimately protect both profits and people. However, guaranteeing that spaces remain crime and danger free means committing significant resources to surveillance and security staff. Monitoring security cameras requires patience, and

Search and rescue in a marine environment is a demanding, year round responsibility. On an average day the Canadian Coast Guard responds to 9 search and rescue incidents, assists 68 people and saves 18 lives. The ocean is a dynamic and unpredictable space to operate in for both machines and