Faster, higher, stronger: Improving how we move whether we’re disabled or Olympic athletes

Humans are complex beings.And one of the most perplexing puzzles that John McPhee is trying to figure out –  is how we move.  It’s a question that’s fascinated him for most of his life.And during his 30+ years as a systems design engineer, he’s come up with remarkable achievements:everything from improving electric and autonomous vehicles,  developing exoskeletons for stroke patients,  and increasing the performance of Olympic  and pro athletes. His lab even developed a hockey blade that allows hockey players to skate faster.As well as a baseball pitching machine that can replicate every baseball pitch ever produced in the last ten years.  Even Garrit Cole’s. Canada's leading expert in systems dynamics John McPhee shares his amazing inventions and how he’s advancing the way we move. Info on Guest:John McPhee is the Canada Research Chair in Biomechatronic System Dynamics and Professor in Systems Design Engineering at the U of Waterloo.   In 2021, Stanford University named him among the top 2% of scientists in the world.  For more on his research and inventions:  https://uwaterloo.ca/systems-design-engineering/profile/mcpheeTo watch a video on his work:  https://uwaterloo.ca/systems-design-engineering/contacts/john-mcpheeAdd’l Info: We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  Thanks for listening!  We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  Support the CRAM Podcast!Research shapes our lives, yet so much of it doesn’t reach the public. CRAM bridges the gap, bringing groundbreaking Canadian research to everyone. To keep this important work going, we need your support.CRAM is a registered charity, and Canadian donors will receive a tax receipt. Help us share the research that matters and donate using the link below. Thank you!https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/124993