Semaphore Research Cluster

Semaphore is a research cluster at the Faculty of Information, University of Toronto,  dedicated to inclusive design in the area of mobile and pervasive computing.  At the heart of this research are the complimentary goals of providing (a) the ability to access mobile and pervasive computing services and information in a variety of settings, activities and environments and (b) the ability to transform these environments and tools to reduce disability brought on by a mismatch between individuals and their environments. These two goals entail both theoretical and applied research into three related areas: Participatory Material Culture, Sensory Information Processing and Adaptive Games and Inclusive Play.

Semaphore is led by Director Matt Ratto (Faculty of Information) and Associate Directors Sara Grimes (Faculty of Information) and Rhonda McEwen (Institute of Communication, Culture and Information Technology). Semaphore is part of the CFI and ORF funded Inclusive Design Institute.

Upcoming (0)

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Past (28)

Andrew Clement Retirement Celebration primary image

Andrew Clement Retirement Celebration

Fri, Oct 16, 1:00 PM

Free

Portrait of a community / What happens in Canada stays in Canada primary image

Portrait of a community / What happens in Canada stays in Canada

Mon, Apr 27, 9:30 AM

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Critical Making Workshop - Collapse Meters: Extending the Doomsday Clock primary image

Critical Making Workshop - Collapse Meters: Extending the Doomsday Clock

Tue, Nov 18, 1:30 PM

Free

Critical Making Workshop - Building blocks of 3D Printing primary image

Critical Making Workshop - Building blocks of 3D Printing

Tue, Oct 14, 1:30 PM

Free

Critical Making Workshop - Scanning, modelling and printing: An experimental toolchain for prosthetics primary image

Critical Making Workshop - Scanning, modelling and printing: An experimental toolchain for prosthetics

Thu, Sep 18, 1:00 PM

Free

Semaphore & AbleGamers Accessibility Arcade Launch primary image

Semaphore & AbleGamers Accessibility Arcade Launch

Sat, Apr 26, 11:00 AM

Free

Bicycle Bloomer Making Workshop primary image

Bicycle Bloomer Making Workshop

Thu, Apr 17, 10:00 AM

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Andrew Clement Retirement Celebration primary image

Andrew Clement Retirement Celebration

Fri, Oct 16, 1:00 PM

Free

Portrait of a community / What happens in Canada stays in Canada primary image

Portrait of a community / What happens in Canada stays in Canada

Mon, Apr 27, 9:30 AM

Check ticket price on event

Critical Making Workshop - Collapse Meters: Extending the Doomsday Clock primary image

Critical Making Workshop - Collapse Meters: Extending the Doomsday Clock

Tue, Nov 18, 1:30 PM

Free

Critical Making Workshop - Building blocks of 3D Printing primary image

Critical Making Workshop - Building blocks of 3D Printing

Tue, Oct 14, 1:30 PM

Free

Critical Making Workshop - Scanning, modelling and printing: An experimental toolchain for prosthetics primary image

Critical Making Workshop - Scanning, modelling and printing: An experimental toolchain for prosthetics

Thu, Sep 18, 1:00 PM

Free

Semaphore & AbleGamers Accessibility Arcade Launch primary image

Semaphore & AbleGamers Accessibility Arcade Launch

Sat, Apr 26, 11:00 AM

Free

Bicycle Bloomer Making Workshop primary image

Bicycle Bloomer Making Workshop

Thu, Apr 17, 10:00 AM

Check ticket price on event

Semaphore is a research cluster at the Faculty of Information, University of Toronto,  dedicated to inclusive design in the area of mobile and pervasive computing.  At the heart of this research are the complimentary goals of providing (a) the ability to access mobile and pervasive computing services and information in a variety of settings, activities and environments and (b) the ability to transform these environments and tools to reduce disability brought on by a mismatch between individuals and their environments. These two goals entail both theoretical and applied research into three related areas: Participatory Material Culture, Sensory Information Processing and Adaptive Games and Inclusive Play.

Semaphore is led by Director Matt Ratto (Faculty of Information) and Associate Directors Sara Grimes (Faculty of Information) and Rhonda McEwen (Institute of Communication, Culture and Information Technology). Semaphore is part of the CFI and ORF funded Inclusive Design Institute.

Events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events
Andrew Clement Retirement Celebration primary image

Andrew Clement Retirement Celebration

Fri, Oct 16, 1:00 PM

Free

Portrait of a community / What happens in Canada stays in Canada primary image

Portrait of a community / What happens in Canada stays in Canada

Mon, Apr 27, 9:30 AM

Check ticket price on event

Critical Making Workshop - Collapse Meters: Extending the Doomsday Clock primary image

Critical Making Workshop - Collapse Meters: Extending the Doomsday Clock

Tue, Nov 18, 1:30 PM

Free

Critical Making Workshop - Building blocks of 3D Printing primary image

Critical Making Workshop - Building blocks of 3D Printing

Tue, Oct 14, 1:30 PM

Free

Critical Making Workshop - Scanning, modelling and printing: An experimental toolchain for prosthetics primary image

Critical Making Workshop - Scanning, modelling and printing: An experimental toolchain for prosthetics

Thu, Sep 18, 1:00 PM

Free

Semaphore & AbleGamers Accessibility Arcade Launch primary image

Semaphore & AbleGamers Accessibility Arcade Launch

Sat, Apr 26, 11:00 AM

Free

Bicycle Bloomer Making Workshop primary image

Bicycle Bloomer Making Workshop

Thu, Apr 17, 10:00 AM

Check ticket price on event

Andrew Clement Retirement Celebration primary image

Andrew Clement Retirement Celebration

Fri, Oct 16, 1:00 PM

Free

Portrait of a community / What happens in Canada stays in Canada primary image

Portrait of a community / What happens in Canada stays in Canada

Mon, Apr 27, 9:30 AM

Check ticket price on event

Critical Making Workshop - Collapse Meters: Extending the Doomsday Clock primary image

Critical Making Workshop - Collapse Meters: Extending the Doomsday Clock

Tue, Nov 18, 1:30 PM

Free

Critical Making Workshop - Building blocks of 3D Printing primary image

Critical Making Workshop - Building blocks of 3D Printing

Tue, Oct 14, 1:30 PM

Free

Critical Making Workshop - Scanning, modelling and printing: An experimental toolchain for prosthetics primary image

Critical Making Workshop - Scanning, modelling and printing: An experimental toolchain for prosthetics

Thu, Sep 18, 1:00 PM

Free

Semaphore & AbleGamers Accessibility Arcade Launch primary image

Semaphore & AbleGamers Accessibility Arcade Launch

Sat, Apr 26, 11:00 AM

Free

Bicycle Bloomer Making Workshop primary image

Bicycle Bloomer Making Workshop

Thu, Apr 17, 10:00 AM

Check ticket price on event