Dr. Machiel Van Der Loos

Associate Professor

Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Applied Science

Research Interests

Robotics:

  • Rehabilitation Robotics
  • Human-Robot Interaction

Design:

  • Design for Safety
  • Design Methodology and Design Coaching
  • Roboethics

Current Research Work

  • Inherently safe design of mobile manipulation robotic systems.
  • Development and testing of mechatronic exercise systems for stroke therapy.
  • Development of robotic tools for improved understanding and treatment of human balance disorders.
  • Exploration of ethical design principles for robot interfaces and neurotechnologies.
Supervisor(s)

Machiel Van Der Loos

Contact

Dr. Machiel Van Der Loos

Associate Professor
 Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Applied Science
 UBC

(604) 827-4479

vdl@mech.ubc.ca

Website

First Nations land acknowledegement

The UBC Point Grey campus is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm.

Origins of Balance Deficits and Falls Research Cluster

Research Excellence Clusters at UBC Vancouver is a joint initiative of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, UBC Vancouver and the Vice-President, Research and Innovation. Funding support for the clusters is provided by Academic Excellence Funds – UBC Vancouver.

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