Welcome to the Motion Research Group

Welcome to the website for the Motion Research Group in the Department of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo directed by Professor John McPhee. We specialize in dynamic simulation, model-based control, and design optimization of mechanical, mechatronic, and biomechatronic multibody systems.

  1. Feb. 22, 2024John McPhee featured on the CRAM podcast
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    John McPhee, Professor of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo and the Canada Research Chair in Biomechatronic System Dynamics, joined Mary Ito on the CRAM podcast to discuss his research on improving electric and autonomous vehicles, developing exoskeletons for stroke patients, and increasing the performance of Olympic and pro athletes.

  2. Jan. 22, 2024AliAsghar MohammadiNasrabadi successfully defends PhD thesis
  3. Oct. 6, 2023John McPhee awarded Professional Engineers Gold Medal OPEA 2023
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    John McPhee, Professor of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo and the Canada Research Chair in Biomechatronic System Dynamics, received the prestigious 2023 Ontario Professional Engineers Awards (OPEA) Gold Medal, the highest honour awarded by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)
       

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