Main SDIC Laboratory

The main SDIC lab is located in Engineering 2, room 2342, and serves many functions for the research group. The five computer work stations are equipped with powerful computers created for tasks such as training deep neural networks and image processing. The remaining counter space is frequently used to create hardware for the robotic inspection and leak detection projects. A meeting area complete with whiteboards, television, camera, and microphone is used to facilitate collaboration with industry and research partners. This lab is also the primary storage location for most of the lab equipment shown below.

Hydraulics Laboratory

A significant section of the University of Waterloo Hydraulics Lab is reserved for the automated leak detection project. This lab contains a simulated city water pipe network, complete with fire hydrants rigged with sensors for detecting changes in the system. Leak scenarios can be simulated using this network to investigate what information the hydrant sensors can provide, and to collect data for training deep neural networks to automatically detect leaks in the system.