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Gait shape control for 2-D.O.F bipedal robots using hybrid virtual holonomic constraints
(University of Waterloo, 2014-07-29)Motion control for bipedal robots is an active research area because bipedal robots can perform tasks and work in terrain where wheeled robots cannot. Researchers have developed bipedal robots that are able to walk, run ... -
Game play in virtual reality driving simulation involving head-mounted display and comparison to desktop display
(Springer, 2019-11-28)Previous studies have reported the effect of driving simulator games on simulator sickness and eye symptoms experienced by users; however, empirical results regarding the game experience using commercial virtual reality ... -
General Adaptive Monte Carlo Bayesian Image Denoising
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-13)Image noise reduction, or denoising, is an active area of research, although many of the techniques cited in the literature mainly target additive white noise. With an emphasis on signal-dependent noise, this thesis presents ... -
GIS and Location Theory Based Bioenergy Systems Planning
(University of Waterloo, 2008-06-20)This research is concerned with bioenergy systems planning and optimization modelling in the context of locating biomass power plants and allocating available biomass feedstock to the active plants. Bioenergy, a promising ... -
Goal-based trajectory analysis for unusual behaviour detection in intelligent surveillance
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-21)Video surveillance systems are playing an increasing role in preventing and investigating crime, protecting public safety, and safeguarding national security. In a typical surveillance installation, a human operator has ... -
Graph-theoretic Sensitivity Analysis of Dynamic Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-09)The main focus of this research is to use graph-theoretic formulations to develop an automated algorithm for the generation of sensitivity equations. The idea is to combine the benefits of direct differentiation with that ... -
Graphene Nanoparticle-Polymer Composite Fabricated by Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquid
(University of Waterloo, 2016-06-09)Graphene is an attractive alternative material for diverse applications in electronic devices, fuel cells, biomedical sensors, energy storage, and super-capacitors due to its exceptional thermal, electrical, optical and ... -
Grey Numbers in Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis and Conflict Resolution
(University of Waterloo, 2014-10-24)Definitions of grey numbers are adapted for incorporation into Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis and the Graph Model for Conflict Resolution in order to capture uncertainty in decision making. The main objective is to ... -
Group vs Individual: Impact of TOUCH and TILT Cross-Device Interactions on Mixed-Focus Collaboration
(Association for Computing Machinery, 2018-04-28)Cross-device environments (XDEs) have been devel-oped to support a multitude of collaborative activities. Yet, little is known about how different cross-device in-teraction techniques impact group collaboration; in-cluding ... -
Hidden hierarchical Markov fields for image modeling
(University of Waterloo, 2011-01-24)Random heterogeneous, scale-dependent structures can be observed from many image sources, especially from remote sensing and scientific imaging. Examples include slices of porous media data showing pores of various sizes, ... -
Hierarchical Clustering of Evolutionary Multiobjective Programming Results to Inform Land Use Planning
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-04)Multiobjective optimization is a branch of mathematical programming for modelling problems with multiple conflicting objectives. Multiobjective optimization problems can be solved using Pareto optimization techniques ... -
Hierarchical Graph Models for Conflict Resolution
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-19)The hierarchical graph model is developed for representing strategic conflicts having a hierarchical structure. More specifically, in a hierarchical graph model, one or more decision makers (DMs) at a higher level are ... -
High-fidelity Modelling of an Electric Sport Utility Vehicle
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-27)The development and validation of a high-fidelity dynamic model of an electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) is presented. The developed model of the electric vehicle system consists of two main subsystems: the high-fidelity ... -
A High-Fidelity VR Simulation Study: Do External Warnings Really Improve Pedestrian Safe Crossing Behavior?
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-27)To better communicate with pedestrians, adding external displays to autonomous vehicles (AVs) has been proposed as a potential communication method to encourage safe crossing behavior by pedestrians. Whereas, most researchers ... -
High-Level Intuitive Features (HLIFs) for Melanoma Detection
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-28)Feature extraction of segmented skin lesions is a pivotal step for implementing accurate decision support systems. Existing feature sets combine many ad-hoc calculations and are unable to easily provide intuitive diagnostic ... -
Highly Efficient Deep Intelligence via Multi-Parent Evolutionary Synthesis of Deep Neural Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2020-02-11)Machine learning methods, and particularly deep neural networks, are a rapidly growing field and are currently being employed in domains such as science, business, and government. However, the significant success of neural ... -
Hockey Pose Estimation and Action Recognition using Convolutional Neural Networks to Ice Hockey
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-19)Human pose estimation and action recognition in ice hockey are one of the biggest challenges in computer vision-driven sports analytics, with a variety of difficulties such as bulky hockey wear, color similarity between ... -
How are response properties in the middle temporal area related to inference on visual motion patterns?
(Elsevier, 2020-01)Neurons in the primate middle temporal area (MT) respond to moving stimuli, with strong tuning for motion speed and direction. These responses have been characterized in detail, but the functional significance of these ... -
Human Factors in Esports: Investigating performance measures, coaching practices, and stress training in League of Legends
(University of Waterloo, 2022-10-12)This thesis examined a constant problem in Esports in which players do not perform to their expected potential when under stress (also known as choking). The Esports scene is growing exponentially, with teams valued at ... -
Human Middle Ear: Material Characterization, Analysis of Effects of Uncertainties, and Investigation of Impacts of Medical-Device Attachment
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-19)The middle ear is a complex organ that plays a vital role in the hearing process. This thesis attempts to investigate different aspects of the biomechanics of the middle ear for diagnosis and treatment. This thesis can be ...