Systems Design Engineering
This is the collection for the University of Waterloo's Department of Systems Design Engineering .
Research outputs are organized by type (eg. Master Thesis, Article, Conference Paper).
Waterloo faculty, students, and staff can contact us or visit the UWSpace guide to learn more about depositing their research.
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Task-Parameterized Transformer for Learning Gripper Trajectory from Demonstrations
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-26)The goal of learning from demonstration or imitation learning is to teach the model to generalize across unseen tasks based on available demonstrations. This ability can be important for the stable performance of a robot ... -
A Deep-Learning Framework for Detecting and Predicting Clinical Events Using Continuous, Multimodal Physiological Signals
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-20)There are an estimated 313 million surgeries performed worldwide each year. Even with significant clinical and technical advances in perioperative research, many patients experience a major complication during the first ... -
Cortical Dynamics Associated with Freezing of Gait and its Severity in Parkinson's Disease: An Integrative EEG-Based Analysis for Biomarkers and Detection
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-02)Freezing of gait (FOG) is a complex and debilitating gait disturbance in Parkinson's disease (PD) that significantly impacts mobility and quality of life in PD patients. FOG affects approximately 86.5% of individuals with ... -
Optimizing Total Hip Arthroplasty using Predictive Dynamic Simulation of Human Sit-to-Stand Movement and Deep Learning for Flexible Spinopelvic Model Identification
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-29)Recent studies have highlighted the significance of spine stiffness and spinopelvic measures in the analysis of lower limb dynamics during human motion. These factors are essential for optimizing surgical planning, especially ... -
Multimodal Artificial Intelligence for Histopathology & Genomics Fusion
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-29)The field of medical diagnostics has witnessed a transformative convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare data, offering promising avenues for enhancing patient care and disease comprehension. However, ... -
Representation Learning for Image Search in Histopathology
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-26)Advancements in the field of Machine Learning (ML) have shown significant promise in complementing the endeavors of healthcare professionals. However, the widespread acceptance and trust in clinical applications necessitate ... -
Observe, Predict, Adapt: A Neural model of Adaptive Motor Control
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-24)Biological control systems have evolved to perform efficiently in an environment characterized by high uncertainty and unexpected disturbances, while relying on noisy sensors and unreliable actuators. Despite these ... -
Deep Learning for Object Relationships: Applications to Road Safety and Bin Picking
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-17)Estimating the relationships between objects is fundamental to certain problems that require an understanding of a scene captured by a camera. This object-relationship theme is explored in two contexts in this thesis: (i) ... -
Dynamics and Model-Based Control of Balance Recovery in Humans Using Lower-Limb Exoskeletons
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-22)In the past decade, powered robotic lower-limb exoskeletons have emerged as an exciting technological advancement, offering enhancements in mobility and quality of life for individuals with physical impairments. While the ... -
2D Material Based PTE Detectors with Room Temperature Operations
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-21)Real-time, room-temperature operation and self-powered photothermoelectric (PTE) detection emeries are advanced and versatile solutions for various applications. These detectors offer the advantage of not requiring external ... -
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Tympanic Membrane Biomechanics for Minimally-Invasive Surgical Innovations
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-20)Otitis media is a group of inflammatory ear diseases of the middle ear that can cause earaches and hearing loss, and even lead to incurable damage of the middle ear structure in extreme cases. The current treatment for ... -
Analyzing the Cauvery River Dispute Using a Systems of Systems Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-12)The Cauvery River conflict in southern India is a water-sharing dispute that has persisted for over a century. Over the last thirty years, the conflict has been exacerbated due to climate change, and population explosion. ... -
Models of Cognitive Work Analysis in Neurocritical Care and Perspectives on Expertise– An Ecological Interface Design Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-12)Neurocritical care is a complex and data-rich environment in which timely decisions are of utmost importance. Small changes in the neurophysiologic states may imply neurological deterioration that can be fatal if not treated ... -
Operational Sea-Ice Classification of Dual Polarized SAR Imagery
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-28)Mapping sea ice in polar regions is crucial for research and operational applications, such as environmental modeling and ship navigation. Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) offers a dependable and efficient means of monitoring ... -
Adaptations of green growth and degrowth in an oil-dependent economy toward a better future
(University of Waterloo, 2023-10-11)Throughout the history of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), the province has been relying on natural resources as the main sources of economic production. Consequently, NL is prone to external shocks from demand and price ... -
Projector Self-Calibration using the Dual Absolute Quadric
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-27)The applications for projectors have increased dramatically since their origins in cinema. These include augmented reality, information displays, 3D scanning, and even archiving and surgical intervention. One common ... -
Designing and testing of pilot control interfaces for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-27)The advancements in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft have rapidly increased in the past few years, and there are working prototypes with human pilots already tested. With the current state of progress, provided ... -
Virtual Staining of Photon Absorption Remote Sensing Histology Images: A Promising Approach for Label-Free Histological Imaging
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-26)Histology is a crucial diagnostic tool in medicine and biological research, providing valuable insights into tissue morphology and cellular structures. However, conventional histological staining methods are time-consuming. ... -
A Two-Stage Learning Approach for Goalie, Net and Stick Pose Estimation in Ice Hockey
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-26)Accurate pose estimation of ice hockey goaltenders presents a unique challenge due to the dynamic nature of the sport and the intricate interactions among the goalie, equipment, and net. This study introduces a comprehensive ... -
Machine Learning in Driver Drowsiness Detection: A Focus on HRV, EDA, and Eye Tracking
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-25)Drowsy driving continues to be a significant cause of road traffic accidents, necessi- tating the development of robust drowsiness detection systems. This research enhances our understanding of driver drowsiness by analyzing ...