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Graphene Biosensors for Early Ketosis Detection in Cows
THE CHALLENGE
The challenge facing dairy producers today is the lack of a reliable, affordable, and easy-to-use solution for early detection of subclinical ketosis in cows during early lactation, a period when animals are especially vulnerable due to negative energy balance. Elevated levels of beta-hydroxybutyrate or BHB in blood and milk are key...
Published: 7/10/2025
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Inventor(s): Azahar Ali, Katharine Knowlton, Shannon Chick
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture, Technology Classifications > Electronics
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Chip-based Nano-optoelectrodes for Optical Voltage Sensing
THE CHALLENGE
The challenge in developing reliable, scalable optical voltage sensors lies at the intersection of technical complexity and commercial viability. Current solutions—ranging from fluorescent dyes to random plasmonic nanostructures—face critical limitations: they either require invasive labeling, suffer from photobleaching,...
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Yuming Zhao, Chuan Xiao, Wei Zhou
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Electronics
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Antimicrobial Photocatalytic Films for Packaging and Surfaces
THE CHALLENGE
A major business challenge in the food packaging industry lies in developing cost-effective, scalable antimicrobial solutions that meet both regulatory standards and consumer expectations for safety and sustainability. While existing technologies like synthetic preservatives, UV-activated coatings, and metal nanoparticles offer short-term...
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Haibo Huang, Danmeng Shuai, Young-Teck Kim, Jian Wu, Andrea Johnson
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > Consumer Products, Technology Classifications > Electronics
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Conductive and Adhesive Liquid Metal Copper Paste
THE CHALLENGE
The growing market for wearable tech, soft robotics, and flexible displays is driving urgent demand for printable conductive materials that work reliably on bendable or stretchable surfaces—without the need for high heat or complex processing. However, current solutions force businesses into tough trade-offs: silver and copper...
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Michael Bartlett, Ravi Tej Anand Tutika
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials
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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...
Published: 6/30/2025
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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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Highly Sensitive 3D Sensors for Prevention of Hypocalcemia in Dairy Cows
THE 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...
Published: 6/25/2025
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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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Grazing Forage Monitoring with Smart Animal Wearables
THE CHALLENGE
Effective livestock management for grazing animals like horses hinges on accurately monitoring feeding behavior and forage quality to optimize animal health and productivity. Traditional methods, which often involve manual observation, are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and susceptible to error, thereby providing only fragmented data...
Published: 6/25/2025
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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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Broadband End-fed Coaxial Collinear Antenna Design
THE CHALLENGE
The core challenge in today’s VHF/UHF antenna market lies in balancing high-performance technical requirements with practical business needs such as cost, durability, and ease of deployment. Existing antenna designs—like traditional coaxial collinear and dipole systems—often suffer from narrow bandwidth and unstable...
Published: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Majid Manteghi, Ali Hosseini-Fahraji
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Computer Science, Technology Classifications > Electronics
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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: 6/25/2025
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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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Bouquet Fiber-based Neural Probe
THE CHALLENGE
Neural probes are the key to unlocking the brain’s mysteries, yet current designs remain woefully inadequate. Most cutting-edge probes rely on outdated tip-based interactions, offering only a narrow, fragmented view of neural activity while leaving vast brain regions unexplored. Bulky, rigid structures provoke inflammation and...
Published: 6/30/2025
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Inventor(s): Xiaoting Jia, Shan Jiang
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Biotechnology, Technology Classifications > Biomedical
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