Canyon AI Research Lab

About Us

CAIR's mission is to give students the best environment possible to learn and collaborate on AI-related endeavors. Our goal is to create an atmosphere that fosters personal research and also encourages collaborative efforts, allowing our members to network, explore, and innovate together within the realm of AI.

Projects

Our Software

Wheelchair

A mind-controlled wheelchair using EEG to aid those with conditions like ALS or stroke.

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Thought-to-Text (BCI)

An AI model translating brain activity via EEG into text for those who have lost speech.

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AI Powered Antivirus

An AI antivirus that learns to identify malicious files amid rising malware threats.

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VSiD

Object detection system analyzing hand gestures from ~50 ft away to automate student surveys.

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AIM

An autonomous robot using image-based navigation to deliver food across campus.

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Drone Swarm

Autonomous drone swarm with imaging and IoT integration for precision agriculture.

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Nursing Simulator

A mobile simulator for GCU nursing students to reinforce clinical coursework.

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Luke Skywalker Hand

A robotic prosthetic hand with sensory feedback for a complete hand replacement.

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ASL Interpreter

Computer vision app enabling two-way communication between ASL and spoken language.

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Quantum Computing Research

Exploring quantum computing and developing a foundations course for GCU students.

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Brain Game (Capstone)

Open-source middleware bridging Emotiv EEG hardware to Unity — enabling thought-controlled gaming for people with physical disabilities.

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Pulse Smart Parking

Servicing users to quickly and easily pay for parking at their favorite events.

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Automated Grocery Store

An Automated Grocery Store for students to purchase groceries remotely and have them ready for pick-up.

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Connect

Connect with us here

Discord: CAIR

Instagram: @CAIRGCU

Linkedin: @CAIR

Email: help@aigcu.org

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Leadership

President

Joseph Loptko
Software Development

JLopotko1@my.gcu.edu

Vice President

Stylianos Regas
Computer Science

SRegas@my.gcu.edu

Director of Operations

Jorge Salazar
Computer Science

JSalazar76@my.gcu.edu

Head Advisor

David Demland
Faculty

David.Demland@gcu.edu

Advisor

Robert Loy
Faculty

Robert.Loy@gcu.edu

Advisor

Joseph Urbaszewski
Faculty

Joseph.Urbaszewski@gcu.edu

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