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Robotic Tail Used to Improve Performance and Stability of Mobile Robots
THE CHALLENGE
Natural and man-made disasters are becoming more and more commonplace. As these disasters increase in number, so does the need for, and risk to, first responders who search through rubble and rescue survivors. In response to these increased risks, legged mobile robots have emerged as a first response option as they can maneuver over uneven...
Published: 6/4/2025
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Updated: 6/4/2025
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Inventor(s): Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Wael Saab, William Rone
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Biomedical, Technology Classifications > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
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Grazing Forage Monitoring with Smart Animal Wearables
THE CHALLENGE
In livestock management, particularly for grazing animals like horses, monitoring feeding behavior and forage quality is essential for optimizing animal health and productivity. Accurate assessment of forage intake and nutritional content allows for better management of feeding schedules, maintenance of ideal body weight, and overall...
Published: 6/4/2025
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Updated: 6/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Robin White
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Veterinary Technologies, Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Biotechnology
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Highly Sensitive 3D Sensors for Prevention of Hypocalcemia in Dairy Cows
Challenge
Hypocalcemia, colloquially known as Milk Fever, is a common metabolic disorder caused by severe calcium deficiency most prevalent in dairy cows. This disorder has clinical and subclinical levels of severity, the latter often going undetected due to lack of symptoms. Without treatment, up to 60-80% of cases result in death. Further, milk fever...
Published: 6/4/2025
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Updated: 5/28/2025
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Inventor(s): Azahar Ali, Matin Ataei Kachouei
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Category(s): Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Agriculture, Technology Classifications > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials, Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Veterinary Technologies
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Wireless Surface Acoustic Wave Sensor System for Multi-Parameter Monitoring
THE CHALLENGE:
Wireless sensing technologies play a crucial role in various sectors, including structural health monitoring, environmental surveillance, healthcare, and industrial automation. Surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors, leveraging the piezoelectric effect, are particularly valued for their ability to detect multiple physical parameters such...
Published: 5/21/2025
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Updated: 5/21/2025
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Inventor(s): Zhenhua Tian, Luyu Bo, Jiali Li, Teng Li
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Electronics
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A Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces Controller Mechanism for Geofencing
THE CHALLENGE:
In the rapidly evolving field of wireless communications, the advent of 5G and the forthcoming 6G technologies have significantly increased the demand for high-speed, reliable connectivity. As wireless networks are deployed in diverse and complex environments such as conference rooms, secure facilities, and urban areas, there is a crucial...
Published: 5/21/2025
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Updated: 5/21/2025
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Inventor(s): André Gonçalves, Jacek Kibilda, Luiz da Silva
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Computer Science
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Auto Hoist Stabilization System with Wireless Sync
THE CHALLENGE
Modern helicopter rescue operations require hoist operations that are safe, fast, and stable—particularly when suspended payloads swing dangerously due to wind, rotor wash, or sudden movements. These swings not only pose serious safety risks but also slow down mission times and increase stress on crews. Existing systems often rely...
Published: 5/21/2025
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Updated: 5/21/2025
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Inventor(s): David Reineke, Kyle Nguyen, Luyi Tang, Walter Lacarbonara, Mary Lanzerotti, Rui Peng
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Architecture/Building, Technology Classifications > Mining and Recycling, Technology Classifications > Electronics
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Battery Electrode and Materials Recycling by Rapid High-temperature Heating
Challenge
Recycling end-of-life Lithium-ion batteries (LIB) for second use applications is an effective strategy to secure the supply chain of battery materials. Current commercial LIB recycling methods, including hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes, primarily aim to recover the valuable metals such as Li, Co, Ni, and Mn from the...
Published: 5/21/2025
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Updated: 5/21/2025
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Inventor(s): Feng Lin, Lei Tao, Liangbing Hu, Xizheng Wang, Tangyuan Li
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Technology Classifications > Electronics
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Railroad Energy-Harvesting Tie for Powering and Charging Railway Applications
The proposed novel railroad energy-harvesting tie is capable of powering various trackside electrical and electronics equipment, including establishing remote charging stations for drones. The energy harvester tie (ETH) uses an electromagnetic generator that is coupled with an efficient motion transmission to convert the movement (kinetic energy) of...
Published: 5/21/2025
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Updated: 5/21/2025
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Inventor(s): Yu Pan, Lei Zuo, Mehdi Ahmadian
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Energy
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Planar Bridging-Droplet Thermal Diodes
THE CHALLENGE
Thermal diodes preferentially conduct heat in one direction but insulate in the reverse direction. They are of immense practical interest for smart thermal management of aircraft, electronics, and buildings. However, real-life implementation has been constrained by poor effectiveness (solid-state diodes), dependence on a gravitational...
Published: 5/21/2025
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Updated: 5/21/2025
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Inventor(s): Jonathan Boreyko, Mojtaba Edalatpour, Kevin Murphy, Ranit Mukherjee
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Aerospace, Technology Classifications > Transportation, Technology Classifications > Electronics
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3D Printable Multifunctional Fibers
THE CHALLENGE
3D printing has enabled the customized production of many objects and devices, but that technology currently only creates passive units.
THE SOLUTION
Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a coaxial micro-extrusion technique that enables us to take advantage of triboelectric energy generation and custom build sensors to fit anywhere....
Published: 5/21/2025
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Updated: 5/21/2025
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Inventor(s): Blake Johnson, Yuxin Tong, John Robertson, Xiaoting Jia, Ziang Feng
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > Biomedical, Technology Classifications > Energy, Technology Classifications > Additive Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices
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