Browsing Theses by Subject "Walking"
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Chasing Spadina
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-10)Toronto is a city that operates at the scale of automobiles and subways. Its environments are many and varied— layers of infrastructure, geography, and history create a heterogeneous mix of urban fabric. The Spadina ... -
Comparing knee joint kinematics, kinetics and cumulative load between healthy-weight and obese young adults
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-20)One of the most poorly understood co-morbidities associated with obesity is the pathway to osteoarthritis of the knee. To implement appropriate preventative strategies, it is important to explore how obesity is a causal ... -
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 ...