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Wearable ultrasound device for long-term neuromodulation
This wearable ultrasound device uses a miniaturized transducer and bio-adhesive hydrogel to non-invasively stimulate the brain for long durations, potentially treating neurological disorders.
Background
Transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) has emerged as a promising non-invasive technique for neuromodulation, offering advantages over existing methods...
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Cellulose nanofiber spray for enhanced filtration efficiency
This invention is a water-soluble, biodegradable, and biocompatible spray composed of cellulose nanofibers and polyvinyl alcohol that enhances the filtration efficiency of textiles by creating a protective layer that can break the membranes of pathogens.
Background
The need for effective filtration systems, particularly in personal protective equipment...
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Personalized soft exosuits for enhanced mobility
Tailored support for lower-limb biomechanics
A soft exosuit enhances lower-limb biomechanics using flexible elements to create joint moments. It adapts to user-specific factors like BMI, sex, and gait, optimizing power efficiency and reducing muscle activity asymmetry, particularly aiding individuals with mobility impairments.
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Exosuits,...
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Mechanical device for monitoring joint motion and providing audio-haptic feedback
This device detects joint motion between the neck and shoulder using a deflectable metal beam attached with adhesive pads. It provides audio and haptic feedback upon deflection, promoting user independence and eliminating the need for constant supervision.
Background
Monitoring joint movement, particularly in therapeutic settings, presents several...
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Wearable haptic interface for providing ungrounded six degrees of freedom guidance in complex tasks
Summary
The ItS-RHAD is a wearable haptic device that provides six degrees of freedom feedback to guide arm movements using kinesthetic and skin stretch methods. It's designed for precise proprioceptive guidance in tasks like surgical training and augmented reality.
Background
The field of haptic technology focuses on creating devices that simulate...
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Advanced laser ablation techniques for precision material removal
Plasmonic Laser Nano-Ablation (PLN) uses nanoparticles to focus ultrashort laser pulses, enabling precise vaporization of sub-cellular structures without heating, useful for material removal in biological applications like cancer cell removal and gene knockout.
Background
Precision femtosecond laser microsurgery (FLMS) is a technique that utilizes...
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Innovative solutions for peripheral artery disease
Advancing treatment with magnetically steerable robotic catheters
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Peripheral artery disease (PAD) presents a significant healthcare challenge globally, impacting millions with obstructed leg blood vessels and compromised blood flow. Among treatment modalities, percutaneous endovascular intervention (PEI) stands as a primary approach,...
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Stretchable hybrid response pressure sensor
Background
Electronic skins, e-skins for short, is innovative soft electronics technology that gives robots and devices tactile sensing capabilities like human touch and feel. Robots equipped with human touch sensitivity could be deployed in many different applications ranging from manufacturing and food handling/preparation to medical care and surgery,...
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