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Robot-assisted acoustic tweezers for contactless, multifunctional object manipulation
THE CHALLENGE: Contactless manipulation of objects is a critical need in various fields, particularly in biomedical applications where non-invasive techniques are essential. Traditional methods often require direct contact with the objects being manipulated, which can lead to unwanted disturbances or damage, especially when dealing with delicate biological...
Published: 12/4/2024   |   Inventor(s): Zhenhua Tian, Teng Li, Jiali Li, Luyu Bo
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Robotics
Origami-Inspired And Remotely Adjustable Pediatric Heart Implant
Pediatric pulmonary artery band (PAB) using origami-inspired fabrication that is remotely adjustable after implantation. Problem: Congenital heart defects affect 1% of births in the United States and can lead to irregular blood flow through the main pulmonary artery (MPA). A pulmonary artery band (PAB) is an implant that can be placed on the MPA to...
Published: 11/18/2024   |   Inventor(s): Cynthia Sung, Gabriel Unger, Mark Fogel, Jonathan Chen, Brianna Leung
Keywords(s): Bioengineering, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Soft Materials, Surgery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Robotics
Morphing Drone Through Shape Change for Multimodal Vehicles
THE CHALLENGE: The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in unmanned vehicles for various applications, including search and rescue, environmental monitoring, and transportation. These diverse applications often require vehicles to operate in complex environments with varying terrains, necessitating adaptable locomotion capabilities....
Published: 11/12/2024   |   Inventor(s): Michael Bartlett, Brittan Wilcox
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Robotics
Active Nematic Colloids For Microrobotics And Materials Assembly
A material mixture (active colloids immersed in nematic liquid crystals) that act as microrobots for directed assembly and micromanipulation of passive colloidal particles. Problem: Colloids interact with areas of distortion, such as with walls or with defects in the environment such as sharp edges and can become trapped along disclination lines in...
Published: 11/12/2024   |   Inventor(s): Tianyi Yao, Kathleen Stebe
Keywords(s): Nanotechnology, Platform Technology
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Robotics
A Fully Automated, Origami-Inspired Approach for Manufacturing Self-Assembling, Self-Reconfiguring, and Reprogrammable Structures.
An origami-based approach to generate complex shapes by folding magnetically programmed sheets. Problem: Shape-changing materials are desirable in applications such as soft robotics, implantable and wearable devices, minimally invasive medicine, and micromachines. Common control signals used for self-folding, such as temperature, diffusion, and capillary...
Published: 11/15/2024   |   Inventor(s): Cynthia Sung, Gabriel Unger
Keywords(s): Electronic Materials, Nanotechnology, Platform Technology
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Robotics
An Assistive Robotic Exoskeleton Glove Designed for Patients with Brachial Plexus Injuries
THE CHALLENGE Exoskeleton gloves have proven to be invaluable in post-surgery therapy for patients with Brachial Plexus Injuries, countering hand muscle atrophy through controlled and assisted movements. While many rehab gloves target stroke recovery, they lack the desired Human-Machine Interface and struggle to find the right balance between performance...
Published: 11/12/2024   |   Inventor(s): Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Bijo Sebastian, Eric Refour
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Biomedical, Technology Classifications > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Robotics
Robotic Aerial Vehicle Fabricator
THE CHALLENGE Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or drones, are critical for a wide range of applications from data acquisition to delivery. Due to prioritization of high production volumes, current drone manufacturing methods utilize injection molded parts, require human operator inspection, and are postured to only produce one-size-fits-all drone designs....
Published: 2/16/2024   |   Inventor(s): Tadeusz Kosmal, Kieran Beaumont, Eric Link, Dalton Phillips, Conner Pulling, Jimmy Lowe, Christopher Williams, Joseph Kubalak
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Additive Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Robotics
Controlled Levitation of Nanostructured Thin Films for Sun-Powered Near-Space Flight
Levitation of polymer nanocomposite film upon illumination in upper atmospheric conditions. Problem: Airborne objects cannot sustain flight within the mesosphere, the upper layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. This layer, which resides 50-80km above the Earth’s surface, lacks the air density needed for airplane lift yet is too dense for satellite...
Published: 1/31/2024   |   Inventor(s): Igor Bargatin, Mohsen Azadi, Howard Hu
Keywords(s): Nanotechnology
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Research Tools & Reagents, Technology Classifications > Materials, Technology Classifications > Hardware & Components, Technology Classifications > Robotics
A Modular Strategy for Distributed, Embodied Control of Electronics-Free Soft Robots
A kirigami-inspired robot made without hard electronic controls, with soft modular sensors for navigating diverse environments. Problem: Soft robots are promising new machines that can adapt and operate in diverse confined and dynamic environments. Such machines are promising for industrial manufacturing, exploratory, and medical applications. For...
Published: 2/7/2024   |   Inventor(s): Jordan Raney, Qiguang He, Rui Yin, Yucong Hua, Jiao Weijian, Chengyang Mo, Hang Shu
Keywords(s): Soft Materials
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Robotics
A Method to Design 2D Composite Sheets That Transform to 3D Curved Surfaces Having Optimal Mechanical Properties
A method for fabricating stronger 3D curved surfaces by stacking multiple layers of 2D sheets, each having a specified cutting pattern, into one composite material Problem: Morphing flat sheets into three-dimensional (3D) curved surfaces has recently attracted significant attention in diverse applications such as soft robotics, architectural structures,...
Published: 10/16/2023   |   Inventor(s): Shu Yang, Lishuai Jin, Daniel O'Brien, Michael Yeager
Keywords(s): Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning, Soft Materials, Software
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Materials, Technology Classifications > Robotics
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