The Orthopaedic Mechatronics (ORTHOtron) Laboratory in the Mechanical & Mechatronics Department at the University of Waterloo is focused on a multidisciplinary approach to develop and evaluate orthopaedic interventions, ranging from robotic manipulators to characterize bone-implant mechanics to wearable sensors for musculoskeletal rehabilitation monitoring.
Stewart McLachlin, PhD, PEng
Stewart McLachlin is a professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (MME) at the University of Waterloo.
Email: s2mclach@uwaterloo.ca
Phone: 519-888-4567 ext. 44784
Location: Engineering 7 3424
News
Daniel Fournier completes his masters degree in Kinesiology
Dan completed his MSc degree requirements with his seminar presentation on “Compensatory movement simulation of subacromial impingement syndrome kinematics using an asymptomatic group for rehabilitative shoulder exercises.” Congratulations Dan!
Professor McLachlin publishes paper in Neuroradiology
In collaboration with researchers at the Sunnybrook Research Institute and Polytechnique Montréal, professor McLachlin published a study that examined visualization of spinal cord tractography using diffusion tensor imaging.
Aleksander Rycman completes his PhD comprehensive exam
Aleks completed his PhD comprehensive for his thesis work entitled: “Computational Modeling of the Cervical Spinal Cord: Investigation of Impact Response and Injury Risk.” Congratulations Aleks!