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Discrete Approximation of Permanent Magnet Arrays (Case No. 2025-203)
Summary UCLA researchers have developed Discrete-MAG, a discrete magnetic actuation / magnetics platform that delivers precise, programmable magnetic field manipulation at small scales. The system aims to control magnetic particles or micro-devices discretely for applications in sensing, actuation, imaging, or biological interfacing. Background Magnetic...
Published: 9/12/2025   |   Inventor(s): Tyler Clites, He Kai Lim, Will Flanagan, Cameron Taylor
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Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Medical Devices, Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics, Platforms, Platforms > Drug Delivery, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods
Elastomer Reinforced Tensegrity for Joint Replacement (Case No. 2025-249)
Elastomer Reinforced Tensegrity for Joint Replacement Reference: UCLA Case No. 2025-249. Please reach out to our office for more information.
Published: 9/12/2025   |   Inventor(s): Tyler Clites, Leonardo Ruffini, Lauren Wessel, Jonathan Hopkins, Mathangi Sridharan
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Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Prosthetics, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems
Contact Status and Position Sensing System for Mechanical Structures (Case No. 2025-275)
Contact Status and Position Sensing System for Mechanical Structures Potential applications: manufacturing, aerospace, biomechanical devices, robotics, defense. Please reach out to our office for more information.
Published: 9/12/2025   |   Inventor(s): Tyler Clites, Dean Chen
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Category(s): Mechanical, Mechanical > Sensors, Mechanical > Robotics, Materials, Mechanical > Manufacturing
Metamorphic Hybrid Compliant Mechanisms (Case No. 2025-038)
Summary: Researchers in the Mechanical Engineering Department at UCLA have developed a compliant technique that can be utilized for a wide array of industries, including next-generation joint reconstruction surgeries, precision manufacturing, robotics, aerospace transportation, and automation applications. Background: Bearings are commonly used to...
Published: 6/25/2025   |   Inventor(s): Tyler Clites, Cameron Taylor, He Kai Lim, Jonathan Hopkins
Keywords(s): Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Automation, biomedical implantation, compliant mechanisms, constraint design, Energy Efficiency, flexure systems, Implant (Medicine), multi-degrees of freedom (DOF), Orthopaedics, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Robotics
Category(s): Mechanical > Aeronautics & Aerospace, Mechanical > Robotics, Mechanical > Manufacturing, Mechanical > Instrumentation, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Medical Devices > Prosthetics, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics > Orthopaedics, Materials, Therapeutics > Musculoskeletal Disease
Yori Modular Automated Kitchen System (Case No. 2024-110)
Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed an automated robotic kitchen system capable of performing a wide variety of cooking tasks. Background: Traditional cooking robots have aided the automation of specific kitchen-related tasks, yet existing technologies suffer from several limitations....
Published: 5/16/2025   |   Inventor(s): Dennis Hong, Donghun Noh, Kyle Gillespie, Hyunwoo Nam
Keywords(s): integrated robotics, lightweight robotics, modular robotic system, robotic limb, Robotic liquid handling, robotic mechanism, Robotics, robotics control, soft robotics
Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics
AI Copilot: Enhancing Brain-Machine Interface Performance (UCLA Case No. 2023-110)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) assistance framework for brain-machine interface (BMI) applications designed to enhance users' ability to complete tasks efficiently and swiftly. Background: Paralysis affects over 5 million individuals in the U.S.,...
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Jonathan Kao, Brandon McMahan, Sangjoon Lee, Johannes Lee
Keywords(s): actor-critic networks, AI copilot, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Network, Brain-Computer Interface, brain-machine interface (BMI), deep reinforcement learning, integrated robotics, neural effort, neural information, neural signals, non-invasive BMI, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Prosthesis, Prosthetics, Robotics
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Prosthetics, Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics, Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors
Latching Intelligent Modular Mobility System (LIMMS) (UCLA Case Nos. 2023-170 and 2023-171)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have designed a modular robotic system termed the Latching Intelligent Modular Mobility System (LIMMS) for the manipulation of a typical last-mile delivery. TITLE: Latching Intelligent Modular Mobility System (LIMMS) for Logistics and Last-Mile Delivery Background: The...
Published: 8/20/2025   |   Inventor(s): Dennis Hong, Taoyuanmin Zhu, Gabriel Fernandez
Keywords(s): 6 degrees of freedom (DoF), Amazon, appendage-like robot, automated delivery, delivery optimization, delivery system, general purpose delivery, last-mile delivery, latching mechanism, modular robotic system, rotational latching mechanism, self-aligning rotational mechanism
Category(s): Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Mechanical > Manufacturing
Implanted Digital Prosthesis (Case No. 2022-298)
Summary: UCLA Researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a novel finger prosthetic attachment mechanism and skin-transfer procedure that allows for better prosthetic motion and functionality while allowing the user to feel “natural” sensations. Background: Limb amputations typically cause a loss...
Published: 3/13/2025   |   Inventor(s): Tyler Clites, Gracia Lai, Kodi Azari, Lauren Wessel
Keywords(s): Biosensor, Medical Device, Medical Devices and Materials, Musculoskeletal Disease, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Prosthesis, Prosthetics, Sensors, Sensory System, Smart medical device, wearable medical device
Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology, Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Neural Stimulation, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics, Therapeutics > Musculoskeletal Disease, Medical Devices > Prosthetics
2021-359 Seeing Through Random Diffusers Without a Computer
Summary: UCLA researchers in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed an all optics-based system that can perform image reconstruction at the speed of light for images distorted by light scattering and diffusion. Background: Imaging is an essential technique for everything from biomedical optics and atmospheric physics...
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Aydogan Ozcan, Yi Luo, Ege Cetintas, Yair Rivenson
Keywords(s): Automation, Computer Vision, Digital Electronics, Electronics & Semiconductors, Optics, Photonics, Remote Sensing, Robotics, Signal Reconstruction, Turbines
Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Electrical > Imaging, Mechanical, Mechanical > Instrumentation, Mechanical > Robotics, Optics & Photonics
2021-192 Automatic Page-Turner for Electronic Sheet Music Using Wearable Sensors in A Natural Playing Environment
SUMMARY:UCLA researchers in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering have developed a wearable glove sensor capable of detecting and tracking a musician’s movements in real-time.BACKGROUND: Due to recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and limited attendance at music venues, practice and training of instruments at home has become...
Published: 2/14/2025   |   Inventor(s): Salil Akundi
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Category(s): Mechanical > Robotics
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