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A smartphone-based machine learning system for non-invasive detection and assessment of fetal movements
This technology uses a smartphone app and microphone placed on a pregnant woman’s abdomen to record and analyze fetal movement sounds with AI, providing at-home, non-invasive monitoring and alerts for both patients and clinicians to improve prenatal care. Background Fetal movement monitoring is a critical aspect of prenatal care, as changes...
Published: 12/5/2025   |   Inventor(s): Kenneth Moise, Kelly Gaither
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Category(s): Life sciences > Medical technology, Life sciences > Medical technology > TechBio (software innovation in healthcare)
Mobile bedside station for optimized pediatric CPR delivery
Background Pediatric resuscitation requires rapid and high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to maximize survival and reduce the risk of neurological impairment. Despite advances in emergency care, over 15,000 children receive in-hospital CPR annually in the United States, with survival to discharge remaining around 40 percent. Many survivors...
Published: 12/4/2025   |   Inventor(s): Hunter Daigle, Ada Earp, Amanda Puro
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Category(s): Life sciences > Medical technology
3D-printed, patient-specific external breast prostheses with enhanced comfort and thermal performance
Background External breast prostheses (EBPs) play a vital role in post-mastectomy care, with approximately 80 percent of U.S. mastectomy patients relying on them to restore symmetry, improve self-image, and enhance quality of life. Despite their widespread use, conventional silicone-based prostheses often fail to meet patients' comfort and personalization...
Published: 12/4/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yunlan Zhang, Mia Markey, Sibo Zhang, Jennifer Xue
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Category(s): Life sciences > Biomaterials, Life sciences > Medical technology
Performance-enhancing socks for energy-efficient human locomotion
Background Improving the efficiency of human locomotion can enhance endurance, reduce fatigue, and boost athletic performance across a wide range of activities such as walking, running, hiking, and sprinting. These improvements are valuable not only for elite athletes but also for individuals managing age-related declines in mobility or seeking better...
Published: 12/4/2025   |   Inventor(s): Owen Beck, Hui Tang
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Category(s): Life sciences > Medical technology
Laser apparatus for micro-volume tissue excision
This technology uses a laser to remove tiny pieces of tissue for analysis. The laser is shaped into a ring and can be combined with cooling techniques to minimize damage. Background The traditional histopathology workflow, while considered the gold standard for tissue diagnosis, suffers from several limitations. These include the invasiveness of biopsies,...
Published: 11/25/2025   |   Inventor(s): Thomas Milner, James Tunnell, Jason King, Nitesh Katta
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Category(s): Life sciences > Medical technology > Medical devices, Life sciences > Medical technology
Highly sensitive pressure sensor for diverse applications
A flexible, highly sensitive pressure sensor combines resistive and capacitive elements using a porous carbon nanotube–Eco flex material. It accurately detects a wide range of pressures, is easy to fabricate, and suits diverse applications like medical monitoring and environmental sensing. Background Pressure sensing technology plays a crucial...
Published: 11/25/2025   |   Inventor(s): Nanshu Lu, Kyoung-Ho Ha
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Category(s): Life sciences > Medical technology
Accurate and real-time bimanual control for surgical robots
A technology that detects and classifies coordinated two-hand movements in robotic surgery by analyzing movement patterns and symmetries, ensuring accurate real-time control despite noise for improved interaction in surgical robots. Background In robotic-assisted surgery, precise bimanual coordination is crucial for enhancing surgical outcomes and...
Published: 11/25/2025   |   Inventor(s): Ann Majewicz Fey, Jacob Boehm, Nicholas Fey
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Category(s): Life sciences > Medical technology
Wearable ultrasound device for long-term neuromodulation
This wearable ultrasound device uses a miniaturized transducer and bio-adhesive hydrogel to non-invasively stimulate the brain for long durations, potentially treating neurological disorders. Background Transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) has emerged as a promising non-invasive technique for neuromodulation, offering advantages over existing methods...
Published: 11/25/2025   |   Inventor(s): Huiliang Wang, Kai Wing Tang, Jinmo Jeong, Ju-Chun Hsieh, Mengmeng Yao
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Category(s): Life sciences > Medical technology, Life sciences > Biomaterials
Cellulose nanofiber spray for enhanced filtration efficiency
This invention is a water-soluble, biodegradable, and biocompatible spray composed of cellulose nanofibers and polyvinyl alcohol that enhances the filtration efficiency of textiles by creating a protective layer that can break the membranes of pathogens. Background The need for effective filtration systems, particularly in personal protective equipment...
Published: 11/25/2025   |   Inventor(s): Jonathan Chen, Sophia Jackson
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Category(s): Life sciences > Medical technology, Life sciences > Therapeutics
Personalized soft exosuits for enhanced mobility
Tailored support for lower-limb biomechanics A soft exosuit enhances lower-limb biomechanics using flexible elements to create joint moments. It adapts to user-specific factors like BMI, sex, and gait, optimizing power efficiency and reducing muscle activity asymmetry, particularly aiding individuals with mobility impairments. Background Exosuits,...
Published: 11/25/2025   |   Inventor(s): Nicholas Fey, Ross Neuman
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Category(s): Life sciences > Medical technology
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