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BOLT, a Robotic Leg Inspired by Biology
THE CHALLENGE
Legged robots have demonstrated superior mobility when traversing difficult and uneven terrain compared to both wheeled and tracked vehicles. This advantage makes legged robots the preferred choice for search and rescue systems in the aftermath of disasters. Few robots have been successfully developed and used in the field due to the...
Published: 6/4/2025
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Updated: 6/4/2025
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Inventor(s): Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Vinaykarthik Kamidi
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering
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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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Model Predictive Control in Laser 3D Printing
THE CHALLENGE
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) manufacturing faces significant challenges due to its traditional reliance on empirically optimized, constant processing parameters that do not adequately address layerâwise variations in thermal history, leading to inconsistent microstructures, porosity, poor surface finishes, and geometric distortions....
Published: 5/21/2025
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Updated: 5/21/2025
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Inventor(s): Alexander Riensche, Prahalada Rao, Kevin Cole
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Additive Manufacturing, Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Engineering
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SonicSurf Manipulator
THE CHALLENGE
Developing advanced contactless manipulation technologies lies in creating a solution that is not only technically effective but also scalable, affordable, and easy to integrate into real-world biomedical and chemical workflows. Current methods—like optical tweezers, magnetic actuators, and traditional acoustic systems—are...
Published: 6/4/2025
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Updated: 5/21/2025
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Inventor(s): Zhenhua Tian, Teng Li, Jiali Li, Luyu Bo
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biomedical, Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials, Technology Classifications > Engineering
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Fast Viral Detection via SERS and Machine Learning
THE CHALLENGE
The key challenge in developing effective virus detection tools for real-world environments lies in bridging the gap between laboratory-grade accuracy and field-ready usability. Current diagnostic methods like PCR and immunoassay are highly sensitive but depend on complex sample preparation, costly reagents, cold-chain logistics, and...
Published: 5/21/2025
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Updated: 5/21/2025
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Inventor(s): Aditya Garg, Wei Zhou, Peter Vikesland, Linsey Marr, Nisha Duggal
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biomedical, Technology Classifications > Engineering
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Multi-Axis Continuous Fiber Extrusion Tool
THE CHALLENGE
Traditional composite processing methods such as wet layup and pultrusion struggle to create small, detailed shapes with properly aligned carbon fibers. While 3D printing with short carbon fibers improves strength slightly, the chopped fibers limit their full potential. Continuous carbon fiber 3D printing works well for simple, flat printing...
Published: 6/4/2025
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Updated: 5/21/2025
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Inventor(s): Kieran Beaumont, Joseph Kubalak, Christopher Williams
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Additive Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Robotics
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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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Novel Scanning and Post-processing Strategy for
Additive Manufacturing
THE CHALLENGE
Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene is really viscous and hard to process, so it can’t be used for injection molding.
THE CHALLENGE
Chris Williams and his lab have developed a novel scan strategy that allows for the use of polymers that are much more viscous than are normally compatible with 3D printers. They allow space...
Published: 5/21/2025
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Updated: 5/21/2025
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Inventor(s): Christopher Williams, Jackson Bryant
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering
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Additive Manufacturing of Functional Emulsions
THE CHALLENGE
The core challenge in advancing additive manufacturing for soft composite materials lies in the inability to precisely control the internal microstructure during production—a critical factor that directly impacts a material’s thermal, electrical, and mechanical performance. This limits the scalability and reliability of manufacturing...
Published: 5/21/2025
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Updated: 5/21/2025
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Inventor(s): Michael Bartlett, Ravi Tej Anand Tutika, Eric Markvicka, Aaron Haake
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering
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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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