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Control of Periprosthetic Joint Infections (Case No. 2021-334)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery have developed a non-invasive method to disrupt biofilms on orthopaedic implants and decrease the overall rate of infections. Background: Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a serious complication in hip and knee arthroplasty, with skyrocketing revision rates across all orthopaedic...
Published: 9/23/2024   |   Inventor(s): Fabrizio Billi, Beth Lazazzera
Keywords(s): Biofilm, Cell Growth, electromagnetic, Infection, Nanoparticle, Orthopaedics, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Osteo, Prosthetics
Category(s): Medical Devices > Prosthetics, Chemical > Coatings, Adhesives & Inks, Diagnostic Markers > Immunology, Materials > Membranes, Medical Devices > Coatings, Therapeutics > Orthopaedics
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: 7/30/2024   |   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
2022-298 Implanted Digital Prosthesis
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: 7/15/2024   |   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