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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: 5/14/2025
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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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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: 5/13/2025
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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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Washable SERS Fabrics via Micro-Imprinting
THE CHALLENGE
The major challenge in wearable SERS (Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy) sensors lies in bridging the gap between cutting-edge lab technology and real-world usability. While SERS offers powerful, label-free chemical detection at the molecular level, current fabrication methods rely on expensive clean-room processes, rigid substrates,...
Published: 5/9/2025
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Inventor(s): Aditya Garg, Wei Zhou
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Biomedical
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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: 5/5/2025
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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: 5/5/2025
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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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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: 4/16/2025
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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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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: 4/14/2025
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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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Carbon Fiber with Uniform Pore Size
THE CHALLENGE
Carbon fibers are used in a wide range of industries and applications including composites, catalysis, sensing, energy conversions and storage and membrane filtration. One approach to make carbon fibers utilizes electrospinning of block copolymers. However, due to challenges associated with the technique, it can be difficult to produce...
Published: 4/9/2025
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Inventor(s): Guoliang Liu, Zhengping Zhou
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Chemicals/Materials, Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Energy, Technology Classifications > Electronics
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Smart Exoskeleton Glove
THE CHALLENGE
Numerous diseases affect the mobility of the human hand including stroke, brachial plexus injury, arthritis, or carpal tunnel syndrome. In the United States, at least 1.1 million people report difficulty performing ordinary grasping operations, heavily reducing their economic outlook. In some cases, such as stroke, rehabilitation is possible...
Published: 4/10/2025
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Inventor(s): Raghuraj Chauhan, Oumar Barry
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Biomedical, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Robotics
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Worm-like extensible and flexible robotic manipulation
THE CHALLENGE
Current generation of continuum manipulators are used across multiple industries; medical, security, and manufacturing, but face limits due to limited degrees of freedom. Medical robotics are unable to reach some targeted locations because the manipulator is either too small or non-extensible.
This also means current generation of continuum...
Published: 4/9/2025
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Inventor(s): Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Yujiong Liu
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering
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