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Tentacle (Case No. 2025-9AH)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Surgery have developed an auto-drying surgical sponge with an integrated suction device tailored for minimally invasive procedures. Background: Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has become the preferred standard for a wide range of medical procedures, driven by its benefits of reduced patient trauma,...
Published: 12/8/2025   |   Inventor(s): Bryan Burt
Keywords(s): Biomedical Engineering, endometriosis excision, General Surgery, Gynecologic Surgery, Hysterectomy, Laparoscopy, Medical Device, Medical Guideline, Medical Imaging, Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), Nephrectomy, prostatectomy, cystoscopy, Neurosurgery/Spine, ovarian cyst removal, Robotic Surgery, robotic surgery application, Robotics, robotics control, Smart medical device, Surgery, Surgical Instrument, Surgical Suture , surgical tool, Surgical Tools, Thoracoscopy, urologic procedures, Urologic Surgery, Urology
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools
A Linear Actuator Design for Ballistic Projection
Advantages Generates high-speed, high-acceleration motion without rigid springs or levers. Uses soft and flexible materials, reducing material cost and weight. Enables compact actuator designs suited for confined or delicate environments. Provides energy-efficient motion with minimal energy storage requirements. Adaptable for robotics, medical,...
Published: 12/2/2025   |   Inventor(s): Yu Zeng, Stephen Deban
Keywords(s): Medical Devices, Robotics
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical Engineering
Multi-Object Grasping -- Grasping from Surface of Pile
Advantages: High Efficiency in Cluttered Environments Vision-Guided Dexterity with 6D Pose Estimation Confidence-Driven Grasp Optimization Adaptive to Real-World Variability Scalable for Industrial Automation Summary: Robotic grasping in industries like manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics is still a bottleneck when dealing with dense...
Published: 12/1/2025   |   Inventor(s): Tianze Chen, Yu Sun
Keywords(s): Robotics
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Chemical Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Industrial Engineering
A Flexible, Architected Soft Robotic Actuator for Linear, Servo-Driven Motion
A Flexible, Architected Soft Robotic Actuator for Linear, Servo-Driven Motion NU 2024-095 INVENTORS Ryan Truby* Taekyoung Kim SHORT DESCRIPTION This technology introduces a flexible, architected soft robotic actuator designed for linear, servo-driven motion, offering enhanced adaptability and efficiency for various robotic applications. BACKGROUND Soft...
Published: 11/6/2025   |   Inventor(s):  
Keywords(s): 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, Robotics, Smart/Functional materials
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology, Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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
Bistable Elastomeric Actuator
­Soft robotics is a growing field of study encompassing biology, chemistry, materials science, and engineering. Soft robots can be used for safe and adaptive interaction with humans and harsh environments, manipulation of delicate objects, navigation through a confined space, and actuation with multiple degrees of freedom. One key element in soft...
Published: 2/13/2025   |   Inventor(s): Weijia Tao, Wenlong Zhang, Zhi Qiao
Keywords(s): Engineering, Flexible electronics, Materials and Electronics, Mechanical and Manufacturing, Robotics
Category(s): Applied Technologies, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Physical Science
CoRAL: Collaborative Robotic Aquatic Laboratory
Continuous long-term observation of coral reefs is essential for gathering crucial data that helps determine the state of environmental health. Coral reefs support 25% of all marine species which makes it necessary that they be monitored for good health. Traditional methods of coral reef monitoring, such as diver-based surveys and airborne observatories,...
Published: 2/13/2025   |   Inventor(s): Jnaneshwar Das, Rodney Staggers Jr., Aravind Saravanakumaran, Cole Brauer, Harish Anand, Yash Shethwala, Darwin Mick, Alex Goldman, Jason Achilles Mezilis, Sarah Bearman, Devin Keating, Ramon Arrowsmith, Elizabeth Trembath-Reichert, Roberta Martin, Greg Asner, Lakshmi Antervedi, Zhiang Chen
Keywords(s): Imaging, Oceanography, PS-Environmental, Robotics, Sensing, Sensors
Category(s): Environmental, Imaging, Physical Science
QuAD-FLIP: Quadrotor Aerial Delivery with Flipping for Limited-Access Inspection and Probing
Drones are garnering considerable interest for their capacity in autonomously transporting objects across diverse sectors. Their potential is poised to revolutionize the logistics realm by offering swifter, more cost-effective and efficient transportation solutions. This includes facilitating expedited delivery services for packages, transporting essential...
Published: 2/13/2025   |   Inventor(s): Jnaneshwar Das, Saransh Jain, Yash Shethwala, Aravind Saravanakumaran, Zhiang Chen, Darwin Mick, Hariharan Ravichandran, Srikar Siddarth, Stephen Rees, Jason Achilles Mezilis, Amanda Clarke, Ramon Arrowsmith, Abdullah Masud
Keywords(s): Aerospace, Positioning, Robotics, Sensing, Sensors
Category(s): Imaging, Physical Science, Computing & Information Technology
Statically Stable Hexapedal Walking Robot Platform
There are many obstacles in the way of exploring challenging environments (e.g., the lunar surface's permanently shadowed regions (PSRs)). The rocky terrain, steep inclines, and slick regolith that are typical in these places present challenges for traditional wheeled rovers. For these explorations to be effective, a vehicle needs to have low power,...
Published: 2/13/2025   |   Inventor(s): Gowan Rowland, Andrew Deros, Connor Nail, Tyler Smith
Keywords(s): Exploration geology, Inspection, PS-Manufacturing,Construction,Mechanical, Robotics, Sensing, Space
Category(s): Physical Science, Manufacturing/Construction/Mechanical, Environmental
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