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.

News

Professor John McPhee delivered the keynote address for the 2024 ISEA Lecture Series: "Optimizing Sports Performance and Equipment," hosted by the International Sports Engineering Association.

Professor John McPhee (left) delivered the keynote address at the 2024 Toronto Robotics Conference entitled "Dynamics and Model-based Control of Biomechatronic Systems."

At the 2024 ISEA Engineering of Sport 14 Conference, MASc candidate Cedric Attias (left) presented his work on "Biomechanical Analysis of Disc Golf Throws to Improve Performance."