New Acceleration Consortium at University of Toronto applies artificial intelligence to discovery of advanced materials
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April 20, 2021
The University of Toronto has launched the Acceleration Consortium (AC), a new global coalition of academia, industry and government that will use artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to accelerate the design and discovery of materials that don’t yet exist. These advanced materials will make technologies more affordable and eco-friendly with applications ranging from renewable energy and consumer electronics to drugs.
By leveraging the power of AI, robotics, engineering and chemistry, the AC will make U of T a global centre for materials science innovation. Using materials acceleration platforms (MAPs), also known as self-driving laboratories, the AC will rapidly design and discover the materials needed to build a more sustainable, prosperous and healthy future. The AC is led by Professor Alán Aspuru-Guzik with support from the Faculty of Arts & Science, in partnership with the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and the Division of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation.