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Model Predictive Control of Highway Emergency Maneuvering and Collision Avoidance
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-11)Autonomous emergency maneuvering (AEM) is an active safety system that automates safe maneuvers to avoid imminent collision, particularly in highway driving situations. Uncertainty about the surrounding vehicles’ decisions ... -
Model predictive control-based energy management strategy for a series hybrid electric tracked vehicle
(Elsevier, 2016-11-15)The series hybrid electric tracked bulldozer (HETB)’s fuel economy heavily depends on its energy management strategy. This paper presents a model predictive controller (MPC) to solve the energy management problem in an ... -
Model Predictive Controller Weight Tuning and Real-Time Learning-Based Weight Selection
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-11)A variety of control systems with specific goals are designed and utilized in every vehicle system. Optimal performance of each of these control systems is essential to keep the vehicle in a safe and desirable driving ... -
Model Reduction for Vehicle Systems Modelling
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-30)The full model of a double-wishbone suspension has more than 30 differential-algebraic equations which takes a remarkably long time to simulate. By contrast, the look-up table for the same suspension is simulated much ... -
Modeling and Analysis of the Buckling Phenomena in the Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Biomembranes
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-06)In this project, nonlinear behavior of biomembrane are modeled as heterogeneous elastic biological systems. In addition to the static behavior of the membranes, their dynamic behavior are modeled to be able to investigate ... -
Modeling and Control of a Magnetic Drug Delivery System
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-29)Therapeutic operation risk has been reduced by the use of micro-robots, allowing highly invasive surgery to be replaced by low invasive surgery (LIS), which provides an effective tool even in previously inaccessible parts ... -
Modeling and Control of a Magnetically Levitated Microrobotic System
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Magnetically levitated microrobotic systems have shown a great deal of promise for micromanipulation tasks. A new large-gap magnetic suspension system has recently been developed at the University of Waterloo in order ... -
A modeling and experimental study of capacity fade for lithium-ion batteries
(Elsevier, 2020-11)Lithium-ion batteries are extensively used in electric vehicles, however, their significant degradation over discharge and charge cycles results in severe capacity fade, limiting driving ranges of electric vehicles over ... -
Modeling and Optimal Control of Human Walking for Motion Understanding and Usage in Lower-Limb Exoskeletons
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-24)Wearable robotics, also known as exoskeletons, are devices typically worn over the human limbs to provide support and help with movement. Either by assisting the user to increase their capabilities, to help them regain ... -
Modeling and Simulation of A Hybrid Electric Vehicle Using MATLAB/Simulink and ADAMS
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-14)As the global economy strives towards clean energy in the face of climate change, the automotive industry is researching into improving the efficiency of automobiles. Hybrid vehicle systems were proposed and have demonstrated ... -
Modeling and Simulation of Lower Limb Spasticity in Motor-Impaired Individuals
(University of Waterloo, 2021-06-29)Spasticity is a symptom that impairs the ability to freely move and control one’s limbs through increased tone and involuntary activations in the muscles. It can cause pain and discomfort and interfere with daily life and ... -
Modeling Dynamic Systems for Multi-Step Prediction with Recurrent Neural Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2017-12-20)This thesis investigates the applicability of Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and Deep Learning methods for multi-step prediction of robotic systems. The unmodeled dynamics and simplifying assumptions in classic modeling ... -
Modeling Fenestration With Shading Devices In Building Energy Simulation: A Practical Approach
(International Building Performance Simulation Association, 2009-07)The use of operable shading devices impacts building loads significantly. The need exists for an explicit treatment of window shading devices in the design of energy efficient buildings through simulation. A general framework ... -
Modeling Nanoparticle Generation in a Corona Charger
(University of Waterloo, 2018-07-05)The charging of airborne particles is an important process in both scientific studies and industrial applications. Recently, a new type of apparatus based on aerodynamic particle focusing and the corona charger technique ... -
Modeling of Biofuelled HCCI Engines with a Parallel Multizone Model
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-30)With growing concerns over emissions, homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engines offer a promising solution through reducing NOx and particulate emissions and increasing efficiency. However, this technology is ... -
Modeling of Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer for Optimization of Pin-Fin Heat Sinks
(University of Waterloo, 2004)In this study, an entropy generation minimization procedure is employed to optimize the overall performance (thermal and hydrodynamic) of isolated fin geometries and pin-fin heat sinks. This allows the combined effects ... -
Modeling of Lithium-ion Battery Performance and Thermal Behavior in Electrified Vehicles
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-22)Electric vehicles (EVs) have received significant attention over the past few years as a sustainable and efficient green transportation alternative. However, severe challenges, such as range anxiety, battery cost, and ... -
Modeling of Thermal Joint Resistance for Sphere-Flat Contacts in a Vacuum
(University of Waterloo, 2004)As a result of manufacturing processes, real surfaces have roughness and surface curvature. The real contact occurs only over microscopic contacts, which are typically only a few percent of the apparent contact area. ... -
Modeling the Residual Stress Distribution and Experimental Characterization of Shot Peening on AZ31B Rolled Sheet
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-17)The drive to reduce fossil fuel consumption due to its environmental impacts has generated renewed interest in employing magnesium (Mg), the lightest industrial metal, and its alloys in vehicle manufacturing. One of the ... -
Modeling, Analysis and Experimental Validation of a Three Degree of Freedom Electromagnetic Energy Harvester
(University of Waterloo, 2012-09-26)Vibration energy harvesting devices have been widely used to power many electronic self-sustainable devices. The aim of this study is to introduce an alternative design to an existing electromagnetic energy harvesting ...