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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: 3/13/2025 | 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

Yori Modular Automated Kitchen System (Case No. 2024-110)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed an automated robotic kitchen system capable of performing a wide variety of cooking tasks. Background: Traditional cooking robots have aided the automation of specific kitchen-related tasks, yet existing technologies suffer from several limitations....

Published: 2/20/2025 | Inventor(s): Dennis Hong, Donghun Noh, Kyle Gillespie, Hyunwoo Nam

Keywords(s): appendage-like robot, extendable robotics, integrated robotics, lightweight robotics, modular robotic system, robotic limb, Robotic liquid handling, robotic mechanism, Robotics, robotics control, soft robotics

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics

Method of Proficient Typing Using a Limited Number of Classes (Case No. 2024-063)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have developed a novel software algorithm to rapidly predict text using small keyboards for various applications, including mobile computing, gaming, and human-computer interactions. Background: Advancements in mobile computing have drastically changed everyday life...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Jonathan Kao, Shreyas Kaasyap, John Zhou, Johannes Lee, Nima Hadidi

Keywords(s): Advanced Computing / AI, advanced computing methods, all-optical diffractive computing, Artificial Neural Network, Artificial Neural Network Artificial Neuron, assistive communication, background radiation, Bandwidth (Computing), Brain computer interface, brain machine interface, Classroom management software, Cloud Computing, composite scintillators, Database management/data entry, deep physical neural network, design software, edge computing, fast scintillators, gamma spectroscopy, graph neural network, HCI (Human Computer Interaction), high-Z organometallics, Human/Brain computer interfaces (BCI/HCI), human-centered computing, material characterization, Medical science computing, mobile computing, modular robotic system, nanocomposite scintillators, neural network, neural networks, neutrino detection, Optical computing, positron emission tomography (PET), predictive text, primary school software, radiation detection, recurrent neural networks, Robotics, robotics control, scintillators, second harmonic generation, secondary school software, self-sustaining computing, soft robotics, Software, Software & Algorithms, Software Development Tools, Software-enabled learning, Spatial computing, Stochastic Computing (SC), T6 keyboard, T9 keyboard, visual computing, wafer-scale computing

Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Software & Algorithms > Communication & Networking

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: 2/14/2025 | 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: 2/14/2025 | 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

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: 2/14/2025 | 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: 2/14/2025 | 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

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: 2/14/2025 | 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: 2/14/2025 | 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: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Warren Grundfest, Adam 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

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