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Mobile Human-Friendly Assistive Robot
RPI ID:
2014-046-401
Innovation Summary:
A mobile human-friendly assistive robot integrates a motorized base with a dual-arm manipulator and adaptive control to help mobility-impaired users perform complex daily tasks. A three-DOF sip-and-puff or other accessible interface maps simple user inputs into coordinated base and arm motions. The control system...
Published: 3/10/2026
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Updated: 3/10/2026
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Inventor(s): Jonas Braasch, Andrew Cunningham, William Keddy-Hector, Daniel Kruse, Utkarsh Sinha, John Wen, David Whalen
Keywords(s): Acoustic Wedges, Acoustics, Analytical Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Ultrasonic Communication and Power
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Nanoparticle-enabled X-ray Magnetic Resonance Imaging (NXMR)
RPI ID:
2014-052-401
Innovation Summary:
NXMRI combines X‑ray excitation of nanoparticles with MRI readout to localize contrast agents by monitoring changes in resonance parameters (T1/T2/T2*) induced by excitation. Nanoparticles (e.g., nanophosphors) embedded in tissue are energized by X‑rays or UV, altering their local magnetic environment. An MRI...
Published: 3/10/2026
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Updated: 3/10/2026
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Inventor(s): Wenxiang Cong, Matthew Getzin, Lars Gjesteby, Ge Wang
Keywords(s): Automated Shading, Blinds, Coatings\Adhesive Technology, Daylight Filter, Daylight Harvesting, Daylight Management, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, Lighting & Illumination Technology, Louvers, Material Sciences\Engineering, Mechanical Shading, Optoelectronics Systems, Passive Filter, Photocromic, Shades
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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In Vitro Culture Model of Anisotropic to Isotropic Transition
RPI ID:
2015-010-401 / 2015-010-601
Innovation Summary:
A hybrid biomaterial platform integrates aligned electrospun fiber regions with adjacent isotropic film surfaces on a single culture substrate, creating a controlled anisotropic‑to‑isotropic boundary that models lesion‑edge transitions found in injured tissues such as spinal cord, tendon, and...
Published: 3/10/2026
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Updated: 3/10/2026
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Inventor(s): Gregory Desmond, Ryan Gilbert, Christopher Rivet, Jonathan Zuidema
Keywords(s): Architecture, Binaural Sound Localization, Biomedical Engineering, Echo Cancellation, Echo suppression, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, IT Hardware, Precedence Effect Model, Robotics, Sensors, Simulation and Modeling, Software
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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Modular Indoor Microclimate Control: stand-alone modular radiant system, based on solid-state heat pumping and integrated thermal storage, for indoor microclimate control.
RPI ID: 2016-058-201Innovation Summary:This invention introduces a distributed thermal control system that utilizes solid-state heat pumps and thermal storage units to deliver localized heating and cooling. Each unit includes a proximity sensor, thermal storage material, and a heat distribution surface, enabling the system to respond dynamically to...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Theodorian Borca-Tasciuc, Anna Dyson, Benjamin Pearce, Jason Vollen, Berardo Matalucci
Keywords(s): Appliance and furniture, Architecture, architecture/enegy, Building, comfort, Design, Electrical, Electrical Engineering, Energy, Energy efficiency, Energy Management, Environmental, healthcare, Material science, Sensors, smart systems, systems automation, Technology, wearables, wireless tech
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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Combination of an X-ray Tube and a G0 Grating with Electron Beam Scanning
RPI ID: 2016-006-401Innovation Summary:This invention presents a hybrid X-ray tube system that uses electron beam manipulation to replace the need for traditional source gratings. Instead of relying on mechanical source grating structures, the system modulates the X-ray output via controlled steering of the electron beam. The dynamic beam pattern generates...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Wenxiang Cong, Ge Wang
Keywords(s): Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, image reconstruction, Imaging, Molecular Modeling, x-ray dark-field imaging, X-ray grating imaging, x-ray phase imaging
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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High Frequency Push-Push Oscillator
RPI ID: 2016-076-401Innovation Summary:This invention introduces a high-frequency push-push oscillator that utilizes a resonant circuit and Gm-core to generate a differential signal at twice the resonant frequency. The design incorporates a tank circuit and feedback mechanism to stabilize the output and reduce phase noise. Optimized for compact, high-performance...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Mona Hella, BASSEM FAHS
Keywords(s): Biological\Chem Separation\Purification Tech, Biomaterials, Biotechnology, camera/lens, Cellular Biology, Chip manufacturing, coatings/adhesives/composites, Devices/instruments, Diagnostic system, Diagnostics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Human computer interaction, Human healthcare, identification, Measurement Systems, Medical device, Medical Imaging Technology, Microelectronics, microscopy, modeling and simulation, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, neurons, Optical Systems, Optical waveguides, pharmaceutical, Photonics, photonics/microelectronics, research reagents/tools, scanning, security, Semiconductors, Sensors, terahertz
Category(s): Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
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Method of directed self-assembly using diamagnetic levitation
RPI ID: 2015-021-403Innovation Summary:This invention introduces a novel system for directed self-assembly of microscopic electronic components using diamagnetic levitation. Unlike traditional 'pick-and-place' robotics used in electronic assembly, this approach allows components to position themselves using magnetic repulsion. A magnetic stage...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Jian-Qiang "James" Lu, Anton Tkachenko
Keywords(s): 2D arrays, Automation, Biomedical Engineering, Diamagnetic Levitation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic components, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Integrated Chips, LED, LED dies, Lighting / Illumination, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Optoelectronic Functionalities, Photonics, Self Assembly, Semiconductors, sparse arrays
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Phosphorescent Wavelength‑Shifting Solar Cell for High‑Efficiency Thin‑Film Photovoltaics
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RPI ID:
2015-004
Innovation Summary:
A phosphorescent donor–acceptor solar cell architecture is presented that enhances light‑harvesting efficiency by converting high‑energy photons into wavelengths more effectively absorbed by the acceptor layer. The structure integrates phosphorescent donor particles that capture UV/blue...
Published: 3/10/2026
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Vidhya Chakrapani
Keywords(s): Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Remote Operation, Sensors, Software
Category(s): Biotechnology and the Life Sciences
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Error-tolerant memory system design techniques
RPI ID: 2014-060-401Innovation Summary:This invention describes a memory architecture designed to operate effectively even when memory cells are defective or weak. The system identifies memory addresses associated with high error likelihood and applies customized handling, including virtual repairs, coding, and look-up mechanisms. It provides tiered...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Hao Wang, Tong Zhang
Keywords(s): Architecture, Building Engineering, color controllable lighting, dynamic lighting control, Electrical Engineering, Energy, Energy Management, LED, Lighting & Illumination Technology, Modulated Lighting, occupancy sensing, Optoelectronics Systems, pattern recognition, perturbation-modulated lighting, Sensors, Smart Lighting, Software, Solid State Lighting
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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