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Hand Gesture Recognition Using Electromyographic (EMG) Signals and Artificial Intelligence

General Objective: Develop new models for the recognition of 5 or more hand gestures using electromyographic (EMG) signals and artificial intelligence techniques with a high degree of classification and recognition accuracy and low computational cost in terms of processing time. Specific Objectives Participating Institutions: EPN, ESPE, UTA. Participants: Project Director Benalcázar Palacios […]

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Llankak Warmikunata Kamachikkuna (Protect the working woman)

General Objective: Establish protocols for the acquisition of biomechanical, ergonomic, anthropometric, clinical-postural, anthropological and clothing design data to study the cause of spinal deviations in indigenous women who use chumbi. Specific Objectives Participating Institutions: UTA, UTN. UTPL. Participants: Project Director Thalía San Antonio, Ph.D. in Engineering – UTA. Awarded budget: $54,300 State of the

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Interactive intelligent environment based on machine learning and embedded systems to support the monitoring and learning processes of children with motor disorders

General Objective: Study biopolymer fibers, natural and safe supplements, determining their effectiveness as immunostimulants, in order to improve the resistance of P. vannamei shrimp to acute hepatopancreatic necrosis (AHPND). Specific Objectives Participating Institutions: UPS, UDA, UCACUE. Participants: Project Director Luis Javier Serpa Andrade, Electronics Engineer – UPS. Awarded budget: $47,600 Project status: Signature of

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Drilling fluids based on biopolymers and 2-dimensional objects for applications in hydrocarbon exploration and production processes "BIOFLUID2D"

General Objective: Prepare water-based drilling fluids using biopolymers and 2D nanoparticles such as graphene sheets or 2D nano-clays (vermiculite). Specific Objectives Participating Institutions: YACHAY, EPN, ESPE. Participants: Project Director Eng. Camilo Zamora Ledezma, PhD. Awarded budget: $37872 Project status: Signing of agreements.

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Germination ecology of native páramo species focused on propagation and in situ management for ecological restoration

General Objective: Determine the germination ecology of native species of Páramo focused on propagation and in situ management for restoration. Specific Objectives Participating Institutions: UC, UDA, UCE, FONAG. Participants: Project Director Ing. Ximena Palomeque, PhD. Awarded budget: $45608 Project status: Signing of agreements.

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Determination of the impact and occurrence of emerging pollutants in rivers of the Ecuadorian coast and treatment proposals for their removal

General Objective: Determine the occurrence and impact of emerging pollutants in Esmeraldas rivers, and evaluate the development of an alternative for their removal. Specific Objectives Participating Institutions: UCE, PUCE, IKIAM, UDA. Participants: Project Director Ing. Verónica Patricia Pinos Vélez, PhD. Awarded budget: $55,920 Project status: Signing of agreements.

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Multi-user immersive technologies oriented towards synergistic teaching-learning systems

General Objective: Develop a teaching system based on immersive technologies which contain 3D virtual environments, allowing sensory immersion and interaction of multiple users to facilitate the teaching-learning process, in order to generate meaningful learning. Specific Objectives Participating Institutions: ESPE, ESPOCH, UTA, UTI. Participants: Project Director Eng. Jessica S. Ortiz,

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Integration of new technologies for the design of cognitive solutions in assisted living environments for older adults: evaluation of attention and memory areas

General Objective: Integrate new technologies for the design of cognitive solutions in assisted living environments for older adults: evaluation of attention and memory areas. Specific Objectives Participating Institutions: UCE, UDA, ESPE, UTI. Participants: Project Director Ing. Irene Priscila Cedillo Orellana, PhD. Awarded budget: $61,886.54 Project status: Signing of agreements.

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Fusarium Initiative, a multipurpose platform for the prevention and management of tropical Fusarium race 4 in Ecuador - phase I: effectiveness of disinfectant products and analysis of microbiomes associated with bananas

General Objective: Strengthen farm biosecurity measures for the prevention of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense race 4 tropical in Ecuador. Specific Objectives Participating Institutions: ESPOL, ESPE, PUCE, AGROCALIDAD. Participants: Project Director Eng. Freddy Magdame, PhD. Awarded budget: $60112 Status of the project: Signing of agreements.

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Integrated treatment system for acid rock drainage from metal mining activities in Ecuador

General Objective: Design and implement a comprehensive system composed of a physical-chemical pre-treatment connected in series to a sulfate-reducing bioreactor on a pilot scale for the treatment of acid rock drainage from metal mining activities in Ecuador. Specific Objectives Participating Institutions: USFQ, ESPE, UTA. Participants: Project Director Ing. Valeria Ochoa Herrera PhD.

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