Browsing Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering by Supervisor "Khajepour, Amir"
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Anti-Idling Systems for Service Vehicles with A/C-R Units: Modeling, Holistic Control, and Experiments
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-20)As people have begun to pay more attention to energy conservation and emission reduction in recent years, anti-idling has become a growing concern for automobile engineers due to the low efficiency and high emissions ... -
Application of Game Theory to Interactive Lane Change Decision Making for Autonomous Driving
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-21)The decision-making and motion planning play a critical role in the autonomous driving by connecting the perception to the vehicle control. It aims at generating available paths in the specific driving environment considering ... -
Cooperative Vehicle Perception and Localization Using Infrastructure-based Sensor Nodes
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-17)Reliable and accurate Perception and Localization (PL) are necessary for safe intelligent transportation systems. The current vehicle-based PL techniques in autonomous vehicles are vulnerable to occlusion and cluttering, ... -
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 ... -
Development of a Control System for an Urban Electric Vehicle Compatible with Autonomous Driving Features
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-10)As cities continue to grow, the roads only become more congested, leading drivers to spend more time commuting, while vehicle accidents continue to rise. The Mechatronics Vehicle Systems Laboratory has developed its own ... -
Development of a Distributed Model Predictive Controller for Over-Actuated Autonomous Vehicle Path Tracking
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-19)Widespread interest in the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology is motivated by multiple outstanding issues associated with vehicular travel despite the decades-long ubiquity of this mode of transportation. It is ... -
Development of a Model-based Control Strategy for Autonomous Vehicle Collision Avoidance
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-29)Human inattention is the leading cause of traffic accidents in many regions around the world. Autonomous vehicle technologies are rapidly emerging with the aim to remove the human factor in key driving procedures, such as ... -
Development of a Modular Urban Electric Vehicle
(University of Waterloo, 2017-12-18)As urban centers continue to grow, cities will benefit from introducing urban vehicles as an alternative to large personal vehicles. The Mechatronics Vehicle System Laboratory has developed an urban electric vehicle with ... -
Development of an Autonomous Vehicle Platform
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-27)Autonomous vehicles and their related development are gaining a lot of traction as a promising up and coming technology. The Mechatronics Vehicle Systems lab at the University of Waterloo is well pioneered in the automotive ... -
Feasibility Study of Ferromagnetic Particulate Path Diversion in Additive Manufacturing
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-30)The use of electromagnetic actuator components typically involves a coil comprised of a stack-packed continuous winding, usually layered, and a core material of soft iron or at least a solenoid, similarly constructed, ... -
Full Vehicle State Estimation Using a Holistic Corner-based Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-25)Vehicles' active safety systems use different sensors, vehicle states, and actuators, along with an advanced control algorithm, to assist drivers and to maintain the dynamics of a vehicle within a desired safe range in ... -
Hybrid Electromagnetic Vibration Isolation Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2017-11-15)Traditionally, dynamic systems are equipped with passive technologies like viscous shock absorbers and rubber vibration isolators to attenuate disturbances. Passive elements are cost effective, simple to manufacture, and ... -
Hydraulic Variable Valve Actuation on a Single Cylinder Engine
(University of Waterloo, 2017-12-19)The combustion characteristics in an engine cylinder can greatly change over a range of speeds and loads. However, conventional engines x the timing and amount of intake and exhaust, which can lead to higher emissions, ... -
Hydraulic Variable Valve Actuation System: Development & Validation
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-27)Conventional engines with camshafts with fixed timings force a compromise between performance at high engine loads and fuel economy at low engine loads. Adjusting internal combustion engine valve timing and lift through a ... -
Hydraulic Variable Valve Timing Testing and Validation
(University of Waterloo, 2016-06-30)This thesis documents the development of a fully continuous, hydraulics-based variable valve timing system. This hydraulics based variable valve timing system is capable of controlling an engine valves lift height and ... -
Integrated Stability and Tracking Control System for Autonomous Vehicle-Trailer Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-13)The addition of a trailer to a vehicle significantly changes the dynamics of a single-vehicle and generates new instability modes including jackknifing and snaking. Understanding of the dynamics of these modes leads to the ... -
Integrated Trajectory-Tracking and Vibration Control of Kinematically-Constrained Warehousing Cable Robots
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-04)With the explosion of e-commerce in recent years, there is a strong desire for automated material handling solutions including warehousing robots. Cable driven parallel robots (CDPRs) are a relatively new concept which has ... -
Integrated Vehicle Stability Control and Power Distribution Using Model Predictive Control
(University of Waterloo, 2016-07-12)There is a growing need for active safety systems to assist drivers in unfavorable driving conditions. In these conditions, the behavior of the vehicle is different than the linear response during everyday driving. Even ... -
Laser Direct Deposition of Metal Matrix Diamond Composite
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-04)Diamond, the hardest natural material known to humankind, is an ideal candidate for cutting and wear application, however implementing diamond in tooling is not without its challenges. Consequentially, these challenges ... -
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 ...