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AI Copilot: Enhancing Brain-Machine Interface Performance (UCLA Case No. 2023-110)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) assistance framework for brain-machine interface (BMI) applications designed to enhance users' ability to complete tasks efficiently and swiftly. Background: Paralysis affects over 5 million individuals in the U.S.,...

Published: 1/12/2024 | Inventor(s): Jonathan Kao, Brandon McMahan, Sangjoon Lee, Johannes Lee

Keywords(s): actor-critic networks, AI copilot, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Network, Brain-Computer Interface, brain-machine interface (BMI), deep reinforcement learning, integrated robotics, neural effort, neural information, neural signals, non-invasive BMI, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Prosthesis, Prosthetics, Robotics

Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Prosthetics, Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics, Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors

2022-296 Utility of a High Resolution, Infrared Thermal-Imaging as a Novel Intraoperative Augmented Reality Device

Summary: UCLA Resident Physician, Dr. Kyle Klingbeil, MD., in the Molecular, Cellular & Integrative Physiology (MCIP) program and Karie Villanueva, MD., have developed a novel image-guided surgery (IGS) modality that utilizes non-invasive, real-time high-resolution imaging techniques to better guide surgeons during operations. Background: Intraoperative...

Published: 8/21/2023 | Inventor(s): Kyle Klingbeil, Karie Villanueva

Keywords(s): Augmented Reality, augmented reality (AR), Endoscopes, endoscopic devices, Endoscopy, High-resolution, Image Resolution, image-guided surgery, Infrared, infrared thermal imaging, intraoperative device, laparoscopic devices, non-invasive, perforator flap, real-time, remote collaboration, robot-assisted surgery, Robotic Surgery, Robotics, Surgery, surgical oncology, telementoring, thermal imaging, transplant surgery

Category(s): Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Microscopy And Imaging, Electrical, Electrical > Imaging, Electrical > Sensors, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems

2022-036 Giant Magnetoelasticity Enabled Self-Powered Pressure Sensor

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Bioengineering have developed a soft material system that generates a giant magnetoelastic effect to enable self-powered pressure sensors for biomonitoring in wearable devices. Background: The magnetoelastic effect is the change in a material’s magnetic properties under mechanical stress or deformation....

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Jun Chen

Keywords(s): Bioelectromagnetics, Biosensor, Elastic Modulus, Elastic Modulus Thermal Grease, Electromagnetism, Implant (Medicine), Magnetoresistive , Piezoelectric Sensor, Power Electronics, Robotics, Sensor

Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Sensors, Materials, Materials > Composite Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Electrical > Instrumentation, Mechanical, Mechanical > Instrumentation, Materials > Nanotechnology

2021-359 Seeing Through Random Diffusers Without a Computer

Summary: UCLA researchers in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed an all optics-based system that can perform image reconstruction at the speed of light for images distorted by light scattering and diffusion. Background: Imaging is an essential technique for everything from biomedical optics and atmospheric physics...

Published: 12/4/2023 | Inventor(s): Aydogan Ozcan, Yi Luo, Ege Cetintas, Yair Rivenson

Keywords(s): Automation, Computer Vision, Digital Electronics, Electronics & Semiconductors, Optics, Photonics, Remote Sensing, Robotics, Signal Reconstruction, Turbines

Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Electrical > Imaging, Mechanical, Mechanical > Instrumentation, Mechanical > Robotics, Optics & Photonics

2021-225 An Innovative Dielectric Elastomer and Multilayer Dielectric Elastomer Actuator with High Electrically Induced Actuation Strains

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a dielectric elastomer and layering process that can produce actuators capable of high strain and high frequency actuation. BACKGROUND: Dielectric elastomers (DE) can act as deformable capacitors that can generate a mechanical movement in response to an...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Qibing Pei, Erin Askounis, Ye Shi

Keywords(s): Actuator, Capacitor, Dielectric, Elastomer, Electroactive Polymers, Flexible Electronics, Functional Materials, Haptic Technology, Haptic Technology Robotic Surgery, Robotics, Sensors, Smartphone

Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Bioinformatics, Life Science Research Tools, Software & Algorithms > Programs

2017-798 Virtual Reality Training Tasks Used For Stroke Rehabilitation

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a set of virtual reality training tasks that can be used for rehabilitation for post-stroke patients.BACKGROUNDStroke is a leading cause of death and disability around the world, and the majority of survivors experience chronic motor deficits. Considerable...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Yang Shen, Jacob Rosen

Keywords(s): Mechanical Systems, Musculoskeletal Disease, Robotics, Software & Algorithms, Therapeutics & Vaccines

Category(s): Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Software & Algorithms, Therapeutics, Therapeutics > Musculoskeletal Disease

2019-985 The Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) Algorithm Based on Online EM

SUMMARYResearchers led by Tsang-Kai Chang and Chaojie Feng from the Department at UCLA have created a scalable and real-time SLAM algorithm for autonomous robots.BACKGROUNDA mobile robot relies on the simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) algorithm to create a map in an unknown environment while also localizing itself in it. As robots become...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Chaojie Feng, Tsang-Kai Chang

Keywords(s): Advanced Computing / AI, Artifical Intelligence (Machine Learning, Data Mining), Computer Aided Learning, Control Systems, Robotics, Simulation & Modeling, Software, Software & Algorithms

Category(s): Mechanical > Robotics, Software & Algorithms > Programs

2017-841 Soft Shear Force Resistive Sensor Embedded Artificial Skin

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a bioinspired, thin and flexible liquid metal filled resistive PDMS microchannel shear force sensing skin. BACKGROUNDTactile sensing is important for haptic exploration and object manipulation; however, it is not yet widely implemented in robot hands or...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Veronica Santos, Jianzhu Yin, Jonathan Posner

Keywords(s): Mechanical Systems, Robotics

Category(s): Mechanical > Robotics

3D Printed Normal Force Sensor

UC Case 2018-740SUMMARY:UCLA researchers in the Department of Bioengineering have developed a novel 3D printing method that produces customizable normal force sensors at high speed and low cost.BACKGROUND:Tactile normal force sensors are essential in haptic feedback systems to reduce excessive grip force. Commercially available piezoresistive force...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Warren Grundfest, Ahmad Abiri, Asitha Kaduwela, Songping Sun, Erik Dutson

Keywords(s): Mechanical Systems, Medical Devices and Materials, Robotics, Sensors, Surgical Tools

Category(s): Mechanical > Robotics, Mechanical > Sensors, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools

A Novel Torsional Spring for the Next Generation of Compliant Actuators for Humanoids

UC Case No. 2018-677SUMMARYUCLA Researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a spring device capable of outperforming the current gold standard of actuators seen in humanoid robots.BACKGROUNDThe need for automation of physical tasks has led to robot designs that resemble humans, referred to as humanoids. These...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Dennis Hong, Jeong Yoon

Keywords(s): Mechanical Systems, Robotics

Category(s): Mechanical > Mechanical Systems

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