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

John McPhee, Professor of Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo and the Canada Research Chair in Biomechatronic System Dynamics, joined Ramraajh Sharvendiran on CBC's Here and Now Toronto for a discussion on improving the performance of paralympic athletes in wheelchair basketball.

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."