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Magnetically Levitated Inertial Sensor Using Split Magnetic Dipoles (Case No. 2026-191)

Summary: Researchers in the UCLA Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a magnetically levitated inertial sensor based on a split magnetic dipole architecture. The anchorless design enables high quality factor (Q) gyroscopic sensing with independently tunable sensitivity and bandwidth, providing a robust solution for precision...

Published: 4/2/2026 | Inventor(s): Robert Candler, Amy Sihn, Vaibhav Sharma, Martin Simon

Keywords(s): accelerometer, Autonomous driving, Bandwidth (Signal Processing), Communications Satellite, high sensitivity, inertial sensor, interactive sensing application, marine applications, MEMS, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), Motion analysis, motion detection, real-time sensing/monitoring/tracking, scalable fabrication, Vibration sensing

Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Mems, Electrical > Sensors, Mechanical, Mechanical > Micro-Electromechanical Systems (Mems), Mechanical > Sensors, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems

Compliant Mechanisms That Perform Mathematical Operations via Analog Computing (Case No. 2025-230)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a fully compliant mechanism that performs mathematical operations using analog computing. Background: Mechanical computers rely on the relative motion of physical bodies to perform computations, rather than electronic signals, as electrical computers...

Published: 11/18/2025 | Inventor(s): Jonathan Hopkins, Pietro Sainaghi, Alexander Tsao, Zhidi Yang

Keywords(s): Advanced Computing / AI, Aerospace, Aerospace Engineering, analog computing, analog optical computing, computational efficiency, feature space, low latency computing, space compatible inks, Space Shuttle, Spacecraft

Category(s): Mechanical, Mechanical > Aeronautics & Aerospace, Mechanical > Instrumentation, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Mechanical > Micro-Electromechanical Systems (Mems), Mechanical > Sensors, Materials, Materials > Functional Materials

Multimodal Optical and Microfluidic Tactile Sensor (Optistrain) (Case No. 2025-99P)

Summary: UCLA researchers have developed a tactile sensing technology that combines optical and microfluidic sensing to provide high spatio-temporal resolution and multi-modal feedback for applications like robotics, prosthetics, and human-machine interaction. Background: Human touch depends on a unique combination of high spatial resolution—to...

Published: 10/2/2025 | Inventor(s): Veronica Santos, Jonathan Posner, Evan Harber, Jimmy Penaloza, Mumbi Whidby, Sung Min Kang, Andrew Bender, Ahuvah Liebman, Colin Johnson

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Category(s): Optics & Photonics, Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Mechanical, Mechanical > Sensors, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems

Mechanical Neural Network Driven by Flexure-Based, Meso-Scale, Bidirectional Thermal Actuators (Case No. 2024-235)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering have developed a novel bidirectional thermal linear transducer for active vibration dampening and high precision manufacturing equipment. Background: Metamaterials are engineered structures that demonstrate properties not commonly found in natural materials. To date, most...

Published: 7/2/2025 | Inventor(s): Jonathan Hopkins, Pietro Sainaghi, Michael Cullinan, Andrew Gray

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Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Fabrication Technologies, Materials > Construction Materials, Materials > Composite Materials, Mechanical, Mechanical > Aeronautics & Aerospace, Mechanical > Sensors, Mechanical > Micro-Electromechanical Systems (Mems), Mechanical > Mechanical Systems

Metamorphic Hybrid Compliant Mechanisms (Case No. 2025-038)

Summary: Researchers in the Mechanical Engineering Department at UCLA have developed a compliant technique that can be utilized for a wide array of industries, including next-generation joint reconstruction surgeries, precision manufacturing, robotics, aerospace transportation, and automation applications. Background: Bearings are commonly used to...

Published: 6/25/2025 | Inventor(s): Tyler Clites, Cameron Taylor, He Kai Lim, Jonathan Hopkins

Keywords(s): Aeronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Automation, biomedical implantation, compliant mechanisms, constraint design, Energy Efficiency, flexure systems, Implant (Medicine), multi-degrees of freedom (DOF), Orthopaedics, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Robotics

Category(s): Mechanical > Aeronautics & Aerospace, Mechanical > Robotics, Mechanical > Manufacturing, Mechanical > Instrumentation, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Medical Devices > Prosthetics, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics > Orthopaedics, Materials, Therapeutics > Musculoskeletal Disease

Latching Intelligent Modular Mobility System (LIMMS) (UCLA Case Nos. 2023-170 and 2023-171)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have designed a modular robotic system termed the Latching Intelligent Modular Mobility System (LIMMS) for the manipulation of a typical last-mile delivery. TITLE: Latching Intelligent Modular Mobility System (LIMMS) for Logistics and Last-Mile Delivery Background: The...

Published: 12/3/2025 | Inventor(s): Dennis Hong, Taoyuanmin Zhu, Gabriel Fernandez

Keywords(s): 6 degrees of freedom (DoF), Amazon, appendage-like robot, automated delivery, delivery optimization, delivery system, general purpose delivery, last-mile delivery, latching mechanism, modular robotic system, rotational latching mechanism, self-aligning rotational mechanism

Category(s): Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Mechanical > Manufacturing

2020-810 Mechanical Ventilator With a Fixed Number of Orifice Plates to Generate Constant Flow Paths

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering & Bioengineering have developed a constant flow path mechanical ventilator used for the treatment of advanced respiratory diseases, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Background: Respiratory failure leading to the need for respiratory support...

Published: 7/17/2025 | Inventor(s): Glen Meyerowitz

Keywords(s): Angiogenesis Acute Lung Injury, Cellular Respiration, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Cerebrospinal Fluid Tetramer Retinol Binding Protein, Cerebrospinal Fluid Ventricular System Bleeding, Deoxygenation, Diagnostic Markers & Platforms, Diagnostic Platform Technologies (E.G. Microfluidics), Diagnostic Test, Digital Microfluidics, Ferrofluid, Flow Device, Fluid Dynamics, Fluidics, Half-Reaction Electrolysis Of Water Oxygen Evolution, Intensive-Care Unit Vital Signs, Lung, Lung Pulmonology, Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Systems, Medical Device, Medical Device Poly(Methyl Methacrylate), Medical Devices and Materials, Microfluidics, Microfluidics And Mem's, Microfluidics Dielectrophoresis, Microfluidics Multi-Band Device, Microfluidics Nanosphere, Mouse Respiratory System, Oxygen, Oxygen Saturation, Reactive Oxygen Species, Respiratory & Pulmonary, Synovial Fluid

Category(s): Mechanical, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Therapeutics > Infectious Diseases > COVID

2021-135 RAPID LOCKING AND UNLOCKING MECHANICAL ARMATURE

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery have developed a novel articulating armature that can easily and precisely position surgical instruments with a quick-release locking mechanism that facilitates surgical processes. BACKGROUND: During surgical procedures, surgeons and hospital staff often juggle with a large numbers...

Published: 7/17/2025 | Inventor(s): Nelson Soohoo

Keywords(s): Hospital Systems And Devices, Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Device, Medical Devices and Materials, Surgery, Surgical Instrument, Surgical Tools

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

2020-878 Compliant Self-Anchoring Screw

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a passively anchoring screw that won’t loosen once it is twisted in place, but can be unscrewed using a screw driver.BACKGROUNDWhile threaded fastener designs allow for easy on/off or replacement, there is always the risk that a screw may come loose...

Published: 7/17/2025 | Inventor(s): Jonathan Hopkins, Hando Kim

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Category(s): Mechanical, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Materials > Construction Materials, Therapeutics > Dental

2020-491 Modular Platforms with Multi-Rotor Copters Mounted on Hinges or Gimbals to Form Mechanically Constrained Flight Formations

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a modular and reconfigurable mechanical platform that connects any number of multi-rotor copters into one flying unit. BACKGROUND: Multi-rotor copters are used in a wide range of applications including mapping, monitoring, delivery and emergency response....

Published: 7/17/2025 | Inventor(s): Tsu-Chin Tsao

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Category(s): Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Mechanical > Robotics

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