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The shape memory alloy reacts to changes in temperature by changing its initial shape into a predetermined (learnt) shape. This effect can be controlled by the system to perform a progressive envelopment of an intended target in a microgravity environment. The system has no dependency on mechanical components. This avoids system complexity, reduces...

Published: 4/23/2024 | Inventor(s): David Vargas, Leonard Vance, Jekan Thangavelautham

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Devices & Instrumentation > Robotics

A Robotic Space Station System for a Modular Surveying Telescope

This invention outlines a new robotic observation space station concept. It is assembled in space by docking standardized CubeSats with telescope payloads, forming a rotating truss-like structure that is suitable for full sky surveys. Station reconfiguration is incorporated into operations to respond to multi-mission requirements and follow-up observations. The...

Published: 4/23/2024 | Inventor(s): Athip Thirupathi Raj, Adrien Bouskela, Jekan Thangavelautham, Sergey Shkarayev

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Devices & Instrumentation > Robotics

Advancing Utilization of Swarms for Sample Return and Multipoint Observation Using Inflatables

This technology is a system and method for an attachment to a mothership/craft or “bus” that uses space or ground-based inflatable structures to capture entire swarms of autonomous spacecraft, air, or unmanned aerial system (UAS) drones. A bell flower-like geometry is used for its ability to capture an incoming vehicle with randomized conditions...

Published: 2/12/2024 | Inventor(s): Jekan Thangavelautham, Massimo Biella, Sivaperuman Muniyasamy, Leonard Vance, Athip Thirupathi Raj, Vivek Verma

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Devices & Instrumentation > Robotics, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences

Human-Robotic Mimetic Haptic Control Framework

This technology is a method for training a robot to perform the tasks that typically require skilled manual labor with a trowel when installing Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFS). It measures a human’s motions while using a tool (in this case a trowel), which is then used to teach the robot to perform similarly. Background: Exterior...

Published: 1/31/2024 | Inventor(s): Wolfgang Fink, Mark Tarbell

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Spherical Robots for Off-World Surface Exploration

This invention is a smart spherical robot for the intended use to perform rapid mapping, ground awareness, and synthesizing life-data for real-time use. The system is compact and is intended to withstand environments on other planets. Background: Rapid advancement in electronics, sensors, actuators, and power have resulted in shrinking devices and...

Published: 4/3/2023 | Inventor(s): Jekan Thangavelautham, Himangshu Kalita

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Devices & Instrumentation > Robotics

Swarms of Spacecraft for Flyby Exploration, Mapping and Resource Prospecting

This invention proposes the use of swarms of small spacecraft to perform space exploration. The swarms are capable of completing the tasks normally given to larger spacecraft and can do so more efficiently. The proposed swarms are applicable for exploring small bodies in space and outer solar system bodies. The results of the proposed invention show...

Published: 4/3/2023 | Inventor(s): Ravi Nallapu, Erik Asphaug, Jekan Thangavelautham

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Aerospace Engineering, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking > Wireless, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Devices & Instrumentation > Robotics

Chalcogenide Hybrid Inorganic/Organic Polymers (CHIPs) Using Cyclic Olefinic Comonomers

This invention is an approach to creating specific materials that are transparent to Long Wave Infrared. The proposed materials may be used as a matrix for incorporating IR transparent nanoparticles to form infrared transparent CHIP nanoparticle material. This new process allows for the creation of new copolymers with improved thermomechanical properties...

Published: 3/12/2024 | Inventor(s): Dong-Chul Pyun, Robert Norwood, Tristan Kleine, Richard Glass, Dennis Lichtenberger, Meghan O'Brien Hamilton

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Devices & Instrumentation > Robotics, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Transportation & Automotive > Autonomous/Intelligent Vehicle Compone, Technology Classifications > Imaging & Optics > Sensors and Detection > Remote Sensing, Technology Classifications > Materials > Polymers

Novel Polymers for Mid-and Long-Wave Infrared Imaging

Published: 3/12/2024 | Inventor(s): Dong-Chul Pyun, Robert Norwood, Richard Glass

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Vehicle Protection Mechanisms

This invention implements mechanisms to manage risks of vehicles overturning including means of outright avoiding obstacles, correcting for tilts, and mitigating consequences from rolls. Engineered guards passively protect from a wide variety of hazards. If the vehicle tilts, angled guards provide stabilization. If the vehicle does roll, certain guard...

Published: 1/31/2024 | Inventor(s): Wolfgang Fink

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Non-Recirculating Roller Screw

This technology was developed as a key element of the camera focusing mechanism for NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission led by the University of Arizona, which was recently launched on a sample retrieval mission to the near-earth asteroid Bennu. This invention meets the demanding requirements of the OSIRIS-REx mission including high precision and reliability...

Published: 3/12/2024 | Inventor(s): Michael Williams

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Devices & Instrumentation, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Devices & Instrumentation > Robotics