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Design and Characterization of Self-Biasing NiTi Spring Actuator
(University of Waterloo, 2016-10-14)Spring actuators are essential components in vehicles as they are used for climate control, braking ventilation, engine control and fuel management. However, commercially available spring actuators are heavy and expensive ... -
Design and Control of a Unique Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-20)The University of Waterloo Alternative Fuels Team (UWAFT) is a student team that designs and builds vehicles with advanced powertrains. UWAFT uses alternatives to fossil fuels because of their lower environmental impacts ... -
Design and Development of a Dynamic Knee Injury Simulator
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-02)The knee is one of the most complex joints in the body, relying entirely on ligaments and muscles for stabilization. With the rise in people participating in sports, including a significant increase in female athletes, ... -
Design and Development of Microneedle Pads for Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-19)With the prominent and life-threatening issue of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the demands for increased accessibility and effectiveness of AEDs continue to rise. Timely access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) ... -
The Design and Evaluation of a Microfluidic Cell Sorting Chip
(University of Waterloo, 2007-01-12)Many applications for the analysis and processing of biological materials require the enrichment of cell subpopulations. Conventional cell sorting systems are large and expensive with complex equipment that necessitates ... -
Design and Evaluation of Grasp Assistive Devices in an Industrial Environment
(University of Waterloo, 2019-12-06)Carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis are two common upper extremity cumulative trauma disorders related to repetitive and forceful activities in the workplace. The objective of this research was to reduce the hand force ... -
Design and Evaluation of Hybrid Energy Storage Systems for Electric Powertrains
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-30)At the time of this writing, increasing pressure for fuel efficient passenger vehicles has prompted automotive manufactures to invest in the research and development of electrically propelled vehicles. This includes vehicles ... -
Design and Fabrication of a Magnetic Manipulator with Five Degrees of Freedom
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-25)Magnetic manipulation has the potential to recast the medical field both from an operational and drug delivery point of view as it can provide wireless controlled navigation over surgical devices and drug containers inside ... -
Design and Fabrication of a Novel Corner Wheel Module for Urban Vehicles
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-27)This thesis proposes a new design of corner wheel modules for narrow vehicles. Independent corner wheel modules with integrated powertrain, suspension, steering, and camber mechanisms combined with x-by-wire technology can ... -
Design and Fabrication of MIM Diodes with Single and Multi-Insulator Layers
(University of Waterloo, 2013-10-18)A Metal-Insulator-Metal (MIM) diode is a device that can achieve rectification at high frequencies. The main objective of this research work is designing, fabricating, and characterizing thin film MIM diodes with single ... -
Design and Implementation of a High Speed Cable-Based Planar Parallel Manipulator
(University of Waterloo, 2005)Robotic automation has been the major driving force in modern industrial developments. High speed pick-and-place operations find their place in many manufacturing applications. The goal of this project is to develop ... -
Design and Implementation of Google Cloud Framework for Monitoring Water Distribution Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2019-12-06)With urbanization and growing human population, water demand is constantly on the rise. Due to limited water resources, providing access to fresh potable water to the rising needs is challenging. Water distribution systems ... -
Design and Implementation of Magnetic Levitation Based Modular Omnidirectional Conveyor System
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-21)Smart manufacturing is now required to be more intelligent and flexible to support mass customization. Magnetic levitation or maglev technology can increase the flexibility of modern manufacturing with its advantages of ... -
Design and Metrology of a Precision XY Planar Stage
(University of Waterloo, 2010-02-19)In recent years, the manufacturing industry has seen an increase in demand for micro-components in biomedical, opto-mechatronics, and automotive applications. Traditional machine tools are no longer a viable solution to ... -
Design and Optimization of Low-Specific Speed Centrifugal Pump
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-21)Centrifugal pumps find applications in a wide range of industries, such as rocketry, oil and gas, petroleum, etc. A main property used to characterize the design of pumps is the specific speed, which relates the flow ... -
Design and simulation of a lithium-ion battery at large C-rates and varying boundary conditions through heat flux distributions
(Elsevier, 2018-02-01)In this paper, the heat flux distributions on a prismatic lithium-ion battery at 1C, 2C, 3C and 4C discharge rates under various operating temperatures and boundary conditions (BCs) of 22 °C for air cooling and 5 °C, 15 ... -
Design and Testing of a GNSS Reflectometry CubeSat Payload for Monitoring Climate Change
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-27)This thesis presents an alternative method for using reflected global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) signals as a remote sensing technology. The method aims to reduce the costs required so that the technology can be ... -
Design and Testing of a Novel Fusion Construct for Atlantoaxial Instability
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-29)The atlantoaxial joint of the upper cervical spine is unique in its anatomy due to the absence of an intervertebral disc. Instead, the atlantoaxial joint is comprised of the odontoid process and associated ligaments that ... -
Design for Additive Manufacturing: Topology Optimization of Structures under Design-Dependent Loads and Manufacturing Constraints
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-18)The advances in additive manufacturing (AM) have opened new possibilities in design and manufacturing that were not previously attainable. AM has found application in several industries such as aerospace, medical, automotive, ... -
Design of a Battery State Estimator Using a Dual Extended Kalman Filter
(University of Waterloo, 2011-02-14)Today's automotive industry is undergoing significant changes in technology due to economic, political and environmental pressures. The shift from conventional internal combustion vehicles to hybrid and plug in hybrid ...