Maglev Microrobotics Laboratory studies the design and development of magnetically levitated (Maglev) robots. To accomplish this, a magnetic levitation setup enabling high precision 3D remote positioning was built.
Our Maglev systems find applications in areas spanning various disciplines such as:
- Contactless micromanipulation and microrobotics
- Manipulation in hazardous environment
- Clean rooms applications
- Wind tunnel testing
- Wafer growth and wafer transportation
We are working on the development and industrialization of various applications of magnetism such as electromagnetic energy harvesters and non-destructive testing for detecting cracks and defects in live pipelines.
Dr. Khamesee is a Co-PI in the development of Robohub in E7 building. Research on Magnetic Levitation Floor is currently being conducted in Robohub!
Current Projects
ANNOUNCEMENT
PhD and MASc positions are open.
An immediate PhD position is available. The applicant must already be in Canada to expedite the paperwork process.
Lab Location: E5-3044
Engineering 5 building, 3rd Floor
Our stories
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What makes it different is that it’s a single unit unlike other multi units that have been developed.
News
Maglev technology workshop at Canadian Hyperloop Conference 2023
Chanuphon Trakarnchaiyo and Ridwan Bari, our PhD candidate and MASc student from the Magnetic Levitation Floor team hosted a workshop at Canadian Hyperloop Conference 2023 on May 27, 2022.
Maglev research presentation at Waterloo Robotics Day 2023
Ridwan Bari and Joseph Nofech, two MASc students from our laboratory participated in poster presentation at the Waterloo Robotics Day event on March 6, 2023.
ATS SuperTrak visit
Dr. Behrad Khamesee and Magnetic Levitation Floor team welcomed the SuperTrak engineering team from ATS Automation to visit the Maglev Microrobotics Laboratory and RoboHub on March 3, 2023.