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Max Donelan is a Principal Investigator at the SFU Locomotion Lab, where his research primarily focuses on understanding the mechanics and control of locomotion in humans and animals. His work includes studying the energetic costs of walking, the role of size in movement control, and the development of innovative rehabilitation techniques such as the exoskeletons designed to harvest energy from motion. His comparative studies on various species—ranging from kangaroos to elephants—provide insights into locomotion that contribute to both theoretical knowledge and practical applications in robotics and rehabilitation. His inventions, including an iPhone app that helps control running pace through music, illustrate the intersection of technology and biology in movement science. Throughout his career, Donelan has contributed significantly to the field of biomechanics, publishing numerous articles in leading journals and engaging with popular science media to disseminate his findings.
SFU Locomotion Lab • Burnaby, BC, Canada
Lead research projects focusing on locomotion biomechanics, innovation in rehabilitation technology, and comparative studies of movement across species.
Patent for methods and systems designed to control human locomotion.
Patent for methods and systems for controlling the speed of human cycling.
Department of Philosophy